QCE Year 11 Specialist Mathematics practice questions
QCE Year 11 Specialist Mathematics practice questions
Use Skill Align for QCE Year 11 Specialist Mathematics practice questions and exercise questions after the relevant topic has been taught. Students can start with the pathway demo, then practise by topic and mode.
18 practice skills
QCE Year 11 Specialist Mathematics includes 18 practice skills across Complex numbers and vectors, Proof, algebra and functions, Calculus and differential equations, and Mechanics and modelling.
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Sample QCE Year 11 Specialist Mathematics questions
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QCE Year 11Specialist MathematicsComplex numbershardArgand diagram
1. On the Argand diagram, z = 2 + 3i and w = (1 + i)z. Which Cartesian form gives w?
QCE Year 11Specialist MathematicsVectorshardvector diagram
2. In the vector diagram, a = (4, 2), b = (1, 5), and p denotes the component of b perpendicular to a. What is |p|?
Choices
9sqrt(5) / 5
14 / 20
√20
9 / 5
Explanation:
Since b . a = 14 and a . a = 20, proj_a b = (14 / 20)a. Hence p = b - proj_a b = (-9 / 5, 18 / 5), with magnitude √405 / 5 = 9sqrt(5) / 5.
QCE Year 11Specialist MathematicsMatriceshardtransition diagram
3. A row state vector [A, B] = [120, 80] is multiplied by transition matrix [0.70, 0.30; 0.40, 0.60]. What is the expected value in state A after one step?
Choices
116
120
84
200
Explanation:
Use the A column: 120 x 0.70 + 80 x 0.40 = 84 + 32 = 116.
QCE Year 11Specialist MathematicsTrigonometric equationshardunit circle
4. For 0 <= x < 2π, how many solutions does 2cos² x + cos x - 1 = 0 have?
Choices
3
2
4
5
Explanation:
Factor the equation as (2cos x - 1)(cos x + 1) = 0. Thus cos x = 1 / 2 or cos x = -1. On 0 <= x < 2π, these occur at π / 3, 5π / 3, and π, giving three solutions.
QCE Year 11Specialist MathematicsKinematicshardgraph
5. The velocity-time graph is linear with v(t) = 12 - 2t for 0 <= t <= 6. What distance is travelled over this interval?
Choices
36 m
24 m
12 m
72 m
Explanation:
Velocity remains non-negative on 0 <= t <= 6. The distance is the triangular area under the graph: 1 / 2 x 6 x 12 = 36 m.
QCE Year 11Specialist MathematicsProof and sequenceshardsequence graph
6. Assume S_k = [k(k + 1) / 2]² for the sum of the first k cubes. Which expression starts the (k + 1)-case correctly?
Choices
[k(k + 1) / 2]² + (k + 1)³
[k(k + 1) / 2]² + k³
(k + 1)³
[k(k + 1) / 2]²
Explanation:
The next sum adds the next cube to the assumed k-case. Therefore Sₖ₊₁ starts as [k(k + 1) / 2]² + (k + 1)³ before simplification.
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QCE Year 11 Specialist Mathematics practice should make complex numbers, vectors, proof, mechanics, and further calculus feel structured rather than guessable. These examples preview that style before the no-login Specialist Mathematics demo.
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Specialist Mathematics practice sits inside QCE Mathematics Units 1 and 2 structures across supported pathways, with Skill Align keeping the route focused on the selected maths pathway.
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Preview question styles
Complex numbers and vectors: Students practise complex numbers and vectors through short targeted questions, explanations, and mode-specific feedback.
Proof, algebra and functions: Students practise proof, algebra and functions through short targeted questions, explanations, and mode-specific feedback.
Calculus and differential equations: Students practise calculus and differential equations through short targeted questions, explanations, and mode-specific feedback.
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Complex numbers and vectors
Proof, algebra and functions
Calculus and differential equations
Mechanics and modelling
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Queensland students studying Specialist Mathematics.
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