Quadratic functions: past paper questions
Real questions on quadratic functions
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- 0606/11 · May/June 2026 · Q5a[4]
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See it on the paper → - 0606/11 · May/June 2026 · Q9b[4]
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See it on the paper → - 0606/12 · May/June 2026 · Q10a[6]
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See it on the paper → - 0606/13 · May/June 2026 · Q1b[3]
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See it on the paper → - 0606/21 · May/June 2026 · Q3a[4]
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See it on the paper → - 0606/22 · May/June 2026 · Q2[3]
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See it on the paper → - 0606/22 · May/June 2026 · Q10[6]
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See it on the paper → - 0606/12 · February/March 2026 · Q2a[4]
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See it on the paper → - 0606/12 · February/March 2026 · Q6b[4]
4-mark “Solve” question — its maths and diagrams are best seen on the paper.
See it on the paper → - 0606/22 · February/March 2026 · Q5a[1]
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See it on the paper → - 0606/22 · February/March 2026 · Q6a(i)[1]
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See it on the paper → - 0606/22 · February/March 2026 · Q9a[3]
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See it on the paper → - 0606/22 · February/March 2026 · Q9c[5]
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What examiners said
Comprehensive responses • Most candidates attempted to draw a smooth curve that was clearly an attempt at the modulus of a quadratic function. • Most candidates indicated the correct y-intercept. • Candidates usually indicated the correct x-intercepts. Limited responses • Some candidates drew graphs that clearly had ruled sections. • A few candidates stated incorrect x-intercepts. • A few candida...
— Examiner report, February/March 2026, 0606/12 Q2(a) (Cambridge)
Comprehensive responses • Many candidates stated a fully correct response. • Squaring both sides of the inequality seemed to be the more popular approach. Limited responses • Some candidates needed to set out each step clearly when expanding brackets after squaring both sides of the inequality • Some responses could be improved by showing all steps when forming two linear inequalities or equation...
— Examiner report, February/March 2026, 0606/12 Q6(b) (Cambridge)
Comprehensive responses • Most responses were given in terms of radians. Limited responses • Very few incorrect answers were seen.
— Examiner report, February/March 2026, 0606/22 Q5(a) (Cambridge)
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