Mathematics A-Level
Graphical representation
What Graphical representation means in Mathematics A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Graphical representation
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A diagram or sketch should be chosen to reveal structure, such as intercepts, turning points, asymptotes or regions, rather than a decorative picture.
Topics that use Graphical representation
- OT1: Mathematical argument, language and proof (AQA A-Level)
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