IB skill practice

Apply Simpson rule estimates

Use Simpson rule with three ordinates to estimate an integral.

Paper 1, Paper 2 5 marks Difficulty 3

Apply Simpson rule estimates - exam scenario

A coastal council uses Simpson's rule with spacing \(h=3\) and ordinates 6, 9, 7. Estimate the integral. Enter the requested value and choose the interpretation that matches the result.

Worked practice: result and interpretation

Calculate the requested result first, then choose the interpretation that follows from it.