AQA Paper 3 2018 June — Question 12 1 marks

Exam BoardAQA
ModulePaper 3 (Paper 3)
Year2018
SessionJune
Marks1
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TopicData representation
TypeDirect frequency calculation from histogram
DifficultyEasy -1.8 This is a 1-mark question requiring only the ability to read a histogram and identify which class interval contains the median by finding where the cumulative frequency reaches 50%. It involves basic histogram interpretation with no calculation or problem-solving required—well below average A-level difficulty.
Spec2.02b Histogram: area represents frequency

The histogram below shows the heights, in cm, of male A-level students at a particular school. \includegraphics{figure_12} Which class interval contains the median height? Circle your answer. [1 mark] \([155, 160)\) \quad \([160, 170)\) \quad \([170, 180)\) \quad \([180, 190]\)

Question 12:
AnswerMarks Guidance
12Circles correct answer AO1.1b
Total1
QMarking Instructions AO
Question 12:
12 | Circles correct answer | AO1.1b | B1 | 170 - 180
Total | 1
Q | Marking Instructions | AO | Marks | Typical Solution
The histogram below shows the heights, in cm, of male A-level students at a particular school.

\includegraphics{figure_12}

Which class interval contains the median height?

Circle your answer.
[1 mark]

$[155, 160)$ \quad $[160, 170)$ \quad $[170, 180)$ \quad $[180, 190]$

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