Numerical Methods: Exam Resources

Exams

See the information here regarding when and where the exam will be held.

Spring 2025

As 2024, the exam has two types of question: free form questions and multiple choice questions. Both types carry equal weight. Candidates must answer five questions from the four multiple choice and four free form questions. Thus in order to get full marks, at least one free form question must be completed. Clearly state which questions are to be marked, else they will graded in the order in which they appear in the answer booklet.

  • The free form questions typically have multiple parts and guide the student through the method. Marks can be gained for showing working.
  • The multiple choice questions do not require that the student shows working: either all marks or no marks are awarded. There are at least five choices, thus the chances of guessing the correct answer are not in your favour.
  • August 2025
  • Solutions

Spring 2024

The exam had two types of question: free form questions and multiple choice questions. Both types carry equal weight. Candidates must answer five questions from the four multiple choice and four free form questions. Thus in order to get full marks, at least one free form question must be completed. Clearly state which questions are to be marked, else they will graded in the order in which they appear in the answer booklet.

  • The free form questions typically have multiple parts and guide the student through the method. Marks can be gained for showing working.
  • The multiple choice questions do not require that the working is shown: either all marks or no marks are awarded. There are at least five choices, thus the chances of guessing the correct answer are slight.

The exams can be found here:

Example Questions

Sample questions and solutions are:

But note a better guide may be in past exams.