A-Level Mathematics: Paper 1 Mark Scheme

A-LEVEL
Mathematics
Paper 1
Mark scheme
Practice paper – Set 1
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Q Marking instructions AO Marks Typical solution
1 Circles correct answer AO1.1b B1 5

cosecθ = −
3
Total 1
2 Circles correct answer AO1.1b B1 4
Total 1
3 Circles correct answer AO1.1b B1

−7
4
Total 1
4 (a) Uses l = rθ to form an AO1.1a M1 2r + 1.5r =

10.5
equation 3.5r = 10.5
r =3
Obtains the correct AO1.1b A1
answer
Total 2
4 (b) 1 AO1.1a M1 1
Uses A = r 2θ A= r 2θ
2 2
with ‘their’ r 1
= × 32 × 1.5
2
Obtains correct answer AO1.1b A1F = 6.75(cm2 )
Total 2
5 Begins disproof by AO3.1a B1 Let a =

−1 and b =
−2 so a > b
counter-example, by
choosing suitable values
=
Then =
a 2 1 and b 2 4 so a 2 >/ b 2
for a and b ∴a > b ⇒
/ a >b
2 2
Completes rigorous AO2.1 R1

argument
Total 2
6 Begins argument by AO3.1a M1 un +1 − un = a × 2− ( n +1) − a × 2− n

comparing the size of
= a (2− n × 2−1 − 2− n )
two consecutive terms
of the sequence a × 2− n (2−1 − 1)
=
1
= a × 2− n × −
2
Simplifies ‘their’ AO1.1b A1 1
expression to a form > 0 since both a and − < 0, and 2− n > 0
2
that enables the ∴ un +1 > un for all n
required deduction to
be made
Hence the sequence is increasing.
Deduces AO2.2a R1
un +1 − un > 0
or
un +1 > un
with some reasoning
Completes fully correct AO2.1 A1

argument with no
algebraic slips and fully
explains why un +1 > un
Total 4
7 (a) Demonstrates AO1.1b B1 1 1 1 1

p (− ) = 6(− )3 − 19(− )2 + 9(− ) + 10
1 2 2 2 2
p (– ) = 0
2 =0
 1 
p  −  =0 ⇒ 2 x + 1 is a factor
Constructs rigorous AO2.1 R1  2
mathematical proof (to
achieve this mark, the
students must clearly
1
substitute − and state
2
1
that p (– ) = 0 and clearly
2
state that this implies that
2x + 1 is a factor)
Total 2
7 (b) Factorises the numerator AO1.1a M1 3 x2 − 6 x

and denominator (this
6 x 3 − 19 x 2 + 9 x + 10
mark is achieved for any
reasonable attempt at
factorisation through the 3 x( x − 2)
=
selection of an appropriate
method eg long division,
( 2 x + 1) (3 x 2
− 11x + 10)
inspection or repeated use
of factor theorem) 3 x( x − 2)
=
( 2 x + 1) (3 x − 5)( x − 2)
Finds second factor in AO1.1b A1
denominator or fully 3x
factorises numerator (PI =
by complete factorisation) ( 2 x + 1) (3 x − 5)
Finds fully correct AO1.1b A1

factorised expression
Obtains completely correct AO1.1b A1

solution
Total 4
7 (c) Identifies one value of x AO3.2b B1 x= 2

for which their answer is
invalid. 1
x= −
2
Identifies all three values AO3.2b B1 5

correctly with no extra x=
values CAO 3
Total 2
8 (a) Translates rate of change AO3.3 M1 dN

= kN (1500 − N )
dN dt
into
dt
Translates the product AO3.3 M1

using N (1500 − N )
Forms differential equation AO1.1b A1

correctly with correct
notation
dN
= kN (1500 − N )
dt
Total 3
8 (b) Gives a relevant criticism AO3.5b E1 The number of students is unlikely to

of the assumption follow this model all the time, students
may buy more at the weekends, so N will
increase more on Mondays.
Total 1
9 Clearly states conditions AO2.4 E1 If x 2 − 6kx + 9k 2 =

0 has equal roots, the
which will ensure that the x -axis is a tangent.
x axis will be a tangent:
b 2 − 4ac = (−6k )2 − 4 × 1× 9k 2
b 2 − 4ac = 0
Or min value is 0 = 36k 2 − 36k 2
=0
Attempts to form quadratic AO1.1a M1 Since the discriminant is zero for all
expression in k , complete values of k , the x-axis is always a
the square/factorise or tangent to y =x 2 − 6kx + 9k 2
differentiates (allow one
error)
Correct discriminant in k AO1.1b A1

and simplified to 0 or
correctly factorised
expression
dy
Or finds x for =0
dx
Completes correct AO2.1 R1

argument (in the right
direction) with no errors
explaining independence
of k
Total 4
10 (a) Recalls the correct derivative AO1.2 B1 3 x ln 3
Total 1
10 (b) Selects an appropriate AO3.1a M1 Let u = 3 x

method for integrating, which du
could lead to a correct exact then = 3 x ln 3
solution (this could be dx
indicated by an attempt at a 1 du
and = 3x
substitution or attempting to ln 3 dx
write the integrand in the 1 1 du
I =∫
27
form f ′ ( x ) ( f ( x ) )
n dx
9 u − 8 ln 3 dx
1 27 1
ln 3 ∫
Correctly writes integrand in AO1.1b A1 = du
a form which can be 9 u −8
integrated (condone missing
or incorrect limits)
1
= [ln(u − 8)]
27
9
ln 3
Integrates ‘their’ expression AO1.1a M1
(allow one error)
ln19 − ln1
=
ln 3
Substitutes correct limits AO1.1a M1
corresponding to ‘their’
method ln19
=
ln 3
Obtains the values of a and b AO1.1b A1
Completes correct solution, AO2.1 R1

which is clear, easy to follow
and contains no slips.
Substitution should be clearly
stated in exact form and
change of variable or solution
by direct inspection should be
achieved correctly with
correct use of symbols and
connecting language
Total 6
11 Applies the product rule AO3.1a M1 x
twice to find the second y = xe 2

derivative dy x
1
x
= e 2 + xe 2
dx 2
dy AO1.1b A1 d 2 y 1 2x 1  2x 1 2x 
Obtains correct = e +  e + xe 
dx dx 2 2 2 2 
x x
1
= e +2
xe 2
2 AO1.1b A1 4
d y
 1 
x
Obtains correct
d x2 = e 2  1+ x 
 4 
2 
1 
x
d2 y
=0 ⇔ e  1+ x  = 0
AO3.1a M1  4 
2
d2 y dx
Equates ‘their’ =0 ∴only possible point of inflection is when
d x2
x = –4
d2 y
When x = 0, 2 = 1 > 0 and
Obtains x coordinate from AO1.1b A1 dx
‘their’ equation 2
d y
x= −5, 2 = −0.205... < 0
dx
x
Begins to construct AO2.1 R1 d2 y
∴Since y = xe 2 is continuous,
arguments by showing dx 2
d2 y d2 y changes sign at the point where x = −4
that > 0 and <0
d x2 d x2 So the coordinates of the point of
for two points either side
of ‘their’ x
 4
inflection are  −4, − 2 
 e 
Explains reasoning fully. AO2.4 E1

2
d y
Clearly states that
d x2
must change sign at
x = −4
States coordinates at the AO2.5 A1

point of inflection in an
exact form
Total 8
12 (a) Deduces that a = 1 AO2.2a B1 a=1
Total 1
12 (b)(i) Obtains h ( x ) AO1.1b B1

h ( x=
) 1− 2x
Total 1
12 (b)(ii) Deduces correct max AO2.2a B1 {x ∈  : x ≤ 0}

value for x
Correctly states the AO2.5 B1

greatest possible domain
of h using set notation
Total 2
11 (b)(iii) Deduces the upper and AO2.2a B1 {x ∈  : 0 ≤ x < 1}

lower bounds for h
Correctly states the AO1.1b B1

range of h in any correct
form
eg [0,1), 0 ≤ h ( x ) < 1
Total 2
13 Translates rate of increase AO3.3 B1 dA dA dV

dV = ×
of volume into = 10 dt dV dt
dt
dV
= 4 πr 2
Uses the chain rule to AO3.1b M1 dr
connect rates of change dA
= 8 πr
volume and area dr
Uses the chain rule or AO3.1b M1 dA 2

∴ =
writes A in terms of V to dV r
dA
find
dV dA dA dV
= ×
dt dV dt
2
Obtains correct derivative AO1.1b A1 = × 10
dA r
for
dV
When diameter = 8
dA 20
= = 5
Uses diameter/radius in AO3.4 M1 dt 4
‘their’ model
The rate of increase of
surface area is 5 cm2/s
Clearly states correct AO3.2a A1
answer with correct units
in context
Total 6
14 (a) Completes the square AO3.1a M1 x 2 + y 2 − 8 x − 14 y =

−40
twice or applies standard
⇒ ( x − 4 ) − 16 + ( y − 7 ) − 49 =
−40
2 2
formula for C1
⇒ ( x − 4) + ( y − 7) =
2 2
25
Obtains correct equation AO1.1b A1 C1 : Radius = 5 and centre (4, 7)
C2 : Radius = 7 and centre (16, 12)
Distance between centres, d
Obtains correct radius and AO1.1b A1F
correct coordinates of
d 2 = (16 − 4 ) + (12 − 7 )
2 2
centre for C1
= 169
Follow through ‘their’
equation d = 13
Since the sum of the radii
5 + 7 = 12 is less than the distance
States correct radius and AO1.1b B1 between the centres, the circles do not
correct coordinates of intersect.
centre for C2
Uses a method to find AO3.1a M1

distance between the
centres
Obtains correct distance AO1.1b A1
Demonstrates clearly that AO2.2a A1

the sum of the radii of the
two circles is less than the
distance between ‘their’
centres and deduces that
the circles do not overlap
Total 7
14 (a) Attempts simultaneous AO3.1a M1 x 2 + y 2 − 8 x − 14 y =

−40
(Alt) equations and expands
x 2 + y 2 − 32 x − 24 y =
−351
one bracket correctly
24 x + 10 y = 311
311 − 24 x
y=
Obtains correct equation AO1.1b A1 10
 311 − 24 x   311 − 24 x 
2
x2 +   − 8 x − 14  =−40
 10   10 
Eliminates squared terms AO1.1b A1f
96721 − 14928 x + 576 x 2 4354 − 336 x

x2 + − 8x − + 40 =
0
Writes x in terms of y OE AO1.1b B1 100 10
100 x + 96721 − 14928 x + 576 x − 800 x − 43540 + 3360 x + 4000 =
2 2
0
Eliminates x or y to form AO3.1a M1

quadratic 676 x 2 − 12368 x + 57181 =
0
b 2 − 4ac =−1650000 < 0
∴ no real roots so circles
Obtains correct simplified AO1.1b A1
quadratic do not intersect
Demonstrates the AO2.2a A1

quadratic has no real
solutions and deduces that
the circles do not intersect
Total 7
14 (b) Uses the fact that AO3.1a M1 Max distance = d + 5 + 7

maximum distance is
along the line of centres Max distance = 25
PI by a diagram
Obtains maximum AO1.1b A1

distance
Follow through ‘their’
distance and radius for C1
Total 2
15 (a) Recalls and uses AO1.2 B1 cos x cos x

definitions of sec and cot +
sec x + 1 sec x − 1
Performs some correct AO2.1 R1 cos x(sec x − 1) + cos x(sec x + 1)

algebraic manipulation ≡
sec 2 x − 1
and uses an identity to
commence proof (at least
two lines of argument) 2 cos x sec x
≡
sec 2 x − 1
Concludes a rigorous AO2.1 R1

mathematical argument to 2 cos x sec x
≡
prove given identity AG tan2 x
Must start with one side

2
and through clear logical ≡
steps arrive at the other tan2 x
side. In order to be
sufficiently clear, each line
should be a single step, ≡ 2cot 2 x
unless clear further
explanation is given
Total 3
15 (b) Rearranges so that the AO3.1a M1  π

identity from part (a) can let=x  2θ + 
be used to write quadratic  3
equation in cot x or cot θ π 13π
≤x≤
3 3
cos x cos x
Obtains correct quadratic AO1.1b A1 = cot x −
equation
cos x cos x
⇒ + − cot x =
0
Solves ‘their’ quadratic to AO1.1a M1
obtain values for cot x ⇒ 2 cot 2 x − cot x =
0
1
⇒ cot
= =
x 0 or cot x
2
Obtains at least 2 correct AO1.1b A1F π 3π 5π 7π
values for x from each of x= , , , ,
‘their’ 2 values of cot x 2 2 2 2
1.11, 4.25, 7.39, 10.53
π 7π 13π 19π
Obtains all correct values AO1.1b A1 θ= , , , ,
12 12 12 12
for θ with no extra values
0.0300, 1.60, 3.17, 4.74
CAO
Total 5
16 (a)(i) Models the cost with an AO3.3 M1 5

expression of the form C = 2pr 2 × p + 2prhp
4
ar 2 + brh
πr 2 h = 400
400
Attempt to eliminate h , using AO3.3 M1 h=
volume equation, to form a πr 2
model for the cost in one 5 800 p
variable C = pr 2 p +
2 r
Obtains a correct equation to AO3.1b A1

model cost in terms of r AG
Total 3
16 (a)(ii) Uses the model to find AO3.4 M1 dC 800 p

minimum (at least one term = 5prp − 2 = 0
dr r
correctly differentiated and
expression equated to zero)
800
r3 =
Correct equation from AO1.1b A1 5π
differentiating 160
r= 3
π
Obtains correct value for r AO3.2a A1 radius of can = 3.7 cm
with correct units in context
d 2C 1600 p
Obtains the second derivative AO1.1a M1
2
= 5 πp +
or obtains the gradient values dr r3
either side of ‘their’ r d 2C
r >0⇒ > 0 therefore minimum
dr 2
Performs a correct test of AO2.1 R1
‘their’ solution to justify that a
minimum value for C has
been found
Shows that second derivative
> 0 or tests gradient/values
either side with a correct
concluding statement
Total 5
16 (b) Explains any relevant AO3.5b E1 Edges do not overlap to form joints.
assumption There is no cost in forming the joints.
Thickness of material is insignificant.
Total 1
16 (c) Explains what part of the AO3.5a E1 Cutting circles would cause significant
model could cause the waste material as they do not
additional cost tessellate
Total 1
17 Separates variables, at least AO3.1a M1 1 dx

one side correct =t
(3 − x) dt
1 dx
Obtains correct separation PI AO1.1b A1 ∫ (3 − x) dt dt = ∫ tdt
1
∫ (3 − x) dx = ∫ tdt
Integrates ‘their’ expressions AO1.1a M1
at least one of ‘their’ sides t2
correct −ln (3 − x) = +c
2
=t 0,=
x 0.65
Obtains correct integral AO1.1b A1 ⇒ c =−ln 2.35 =−0.8544
(condone missing + c) CAO
t2
ln 2.35 − ln (3 − x) =
Substitutes initial conditions AO1.1a M1 2
to find c
t2
x= 1.85 ⇒ = ln 2.35 − ln1.15
Obtains a correct solution to AO1.1b A1 2
model the depth ACF t = 1.20
( t = 1.19553... )
Uses model to find correct AO3.4 A1F

time
Award ft from correct
substitution into incorrect
equation but only if all three
M1 marks have been
awarded
Total 7
18 Identifies step 3 AO1.2 B1 Step 3
Explains that q is not AO2.4 E1 It is not necessarily true that q is a prime

necessarily prime number
Total 2
19 (a) 1 AO1.1a M1 1
Uses cosθ ≈ 1 − θ 2 1− θ 2 − 1
2 cosθ − 1 2
≈
θ θ
1
Obtains correct answer AO1.1b A1 ≈− θ
2
Total 2
19 (b) Writes gradient of chord AO2.1 M1  cos ( x + h ) − cos ( x ) 

as f ' ( x ) = lim  
h →0
cos ( x + h ) − cos ( x )  h 
h
 cos x cos h − sin x sin h − cos ( x ) 
= lim  
h →0
 h 
Uses cos( A + B ) identity, AO1.1a M1
replacing cos ( x + h ) , to
 cos x(cos h − 1) sin x sin h 
commence argument. At = lim  − 
least two lines of argument
h →0
 h h
seen
 (cos h − 1)   sin h 
= lim   cos x − lim  sin x
h →0
 h  h → 0
 h 
Obtains correct two term AO1.1b A1
expression involving cos h
and sin h = 0 × cos x − 1× sin x
Deduce what happens as AO2.2a

= −sin x
R1
h → 0 , for one part of
‘their’ expression using the
sin h
limit of
h
Or by using small angles
approximations
Deduce what happens as AO2.2a R1

h → 0 , for second part of
‘their’ expression using the
cos h − h
limit of
h
Or by using small angles
approximations
Completes a rigorous AO2.1 R1

argument leading to the
correct exact value, with
all the steps in the method
clearly shown. Must
include link to f ′( x) as the
limit as h tends to 0
Total 6
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Mark scheme instructions to examiners

Key to mark types

M mark is for method

Key to mark scheme abbreviations

CAO correct answer only

Examiners should consistently apply the following general marking principles

Otherwise we require evidence of a correct method for any marks to be awarded.

Work erased or crossed out

Q Marking instructions AO Marks Typical solution

1 Circles correct answer AO1.1b B1 5

2 Circles correct answer AO1.1b B1 4

3 Circles correct answer AO1.1b B1

4 (a) Uses l = rθ to form an AO1.1a M1 2r + 1.5r =

Obtains correct answer AO1.1b A1F = 6.75(cm2 )

5 Begins disproof by AO3.1a B1 Let a =

Completes rigorous AO2.1 R1

Q Marking instructions AO Marks Typical solution

6 Begins argument by AO3.1a M1 un +1 − un = a × 2− ( n +1) − a × 2− n

Completes fully correct AO2.1 A1

Q Marking instructions AO Marks Typical solution

7 (a) Demonstrates AO1.1b B1 1 1 1 1

7 (b) Factorises the numerator AO1.1a M1 3 x2 − 6 x

Finds fully correct AO1.1b A1

Obtains completely correct AO1.1b A1

Q Marking instructions AO Marks Typical solution

7 (c) Identifies one value of x AO3.2b B1 x= 2

Identifies all three values AO3.2b B1 5

8 (a) Translates rate of change AO3.3 M1 dN

Translates the product AO3.3 M1

Forms differential equation AO1.1b A1

8 (b) Gives a relevant criticism AO3.5b E1 The number of students is unlikely to

Q Marking instructions AO Marks Typical solution

9 Clearly states conditions AO2.4 E1 If x 2 − 6kx + 9k 2 =

Correct discriminant in k AO1.1b A1

Completes correct AO2.1 R1

Q Marking instructions AO Marks Typical solution

10 (a) Recalls the correct derivative AO1.2 B1 3 x ln 3

10 (b) Selects an appropriate AO3.1a M1 Let u = 3 x

Obtains the values of a and b AO1.1b A1

Completes correct solution, AO2.1 R1

Q Marking instructions AO Marks Typical solution

11 Applies the product rule AO3.1a M1 x

twice to find the second y = xe 2

Explains reasoning fully. AO2.4 E1

States coordinates at the AO2.5 A1

Q Marking instructions AO Marks Typical solution

12 (a) Deduces that a = 1 AO2.2a B1 a=1

12 (b)(i) Obtains h ( x ) AO1.1b B1

12 (b)(ii) Deduces correct max AO2.2a B1 {x ∈  : x ≤ 0}

Correctly states the AO2.5 B1

11 (b)(iii) Deduces the upper and AO2.2a B1 {x ∈  : 0 ≤ x < 1}

Correctly states the AO1.1b B1

Q Marking instructions AO Marks Typical solution

13 Translates rate of increase AO3.3 B1 dA dA dV

Uses the chain rule or AO3.1b M1 dA 2

Q Marking instructions AO Marks Typical solution

14 (a) Completes the square AO3.1a M1 x 2 + y 2 − 8 x − 14 y =

Uses a method to find AO3.1a M1

Obtains correct distance AO1.1b A1