OCR GCSE Mathematics · J560

Gradients and Rates of Change

What you need to know

Understand the connection between gradient and ratio.
Interpret gradients of straight lines as rates of change.
Estimate or calculate gradients in contexts like distance-time or velocity-time graphs.
Apply concepts of average and instantaneous rates of change (chords and tangents) across numerical, algebraic, and graphical contexts.

4 key terms