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A2as Math PP Mayjune 2007 As Mark Scheme 2773
A2as Math PP Mayjune 2007 As Mark Scheme 2773
Mathematics
Summer 2007
Mark Schemes
Issued: October 2007
NORTHERN IRELAND GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION (GCSE)
AND NORTHERN IRELAND GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION (GCE)
MARK SCHEMES (2007)
Foreword
Introduction
Mark Schemes are published to assist teachers and students in their preparation for examinations.
Through the mark schemes teachers and students will be able to see what examiners are looking for
in response to questions and exactly where the marks have been awarded. The publishing of the mark
schemes may help to show that examiners are not concerned about finding out what a student does
not know but rather with rewarding students for what they do know.
Examination papers are set and revised by teams of examiners and revisers appointed by the Council.
The teams of examiners and revisers include experienced teachers who are familiar with the level and
standards expected of 16- and 18-year-old students in schools and colleges. The job of the examiners
is to set the questions and the mark schemes; and the job of the revisers is to review the questions and
mark schemes commenting on a large range of issues about which they must be satisfied before the
question papers and mark schemes are finalised.
The questions and the mark schemes are developed in association with each other so that the issues
of differentiation and positive achievement can be addressed right from the start. Mark schemes
therefore are regarded as a part of an integral process which begins with the setting of questions and
ends with the marking of the examination.
The main purpose of the mark scheme is to provide a uniform basis for the marking process so that
all the markers are following exactly the same instructions and making the same judgements in so far
as this is possible. Before marking begins a standardising meeting is held where all the markers are
briefed using the mark scheme and samples of the students’ work in the form of scripts. Consideration
is also given at this stage to any comments on the operational papers received from teachers and their
organisations. During this meeting, and up to and including the end of the marking, there is provision
for amendments to be made to the mark scheme. What is published represents this final form of the
mark scheme.
It is important to recognise that in some cases there may well be other correct responses which
are equally acceptable to those published: the mark scheme can only cover those responses which
emerged in the examination. There may also be instances where certain judgements may have to be
left to the experience of the examiner, for example, where there is no absolute correct response – all
teachers will be familiar with making such judgements.
The Council hopes that the mark schemes will be viewed and used in a constructive way as a further
support to the teaching and learning processes.
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CONTENTS
Page
C1: Module C1 1
C2: Module C2 7
S1: Module S1 23
M1: Module M1 31
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ADVANCED SUBSIDIARY (AS)
General Certificate of Education
2007
Mathematics
Assessment Unit C1
assessing
Module C1: AS Core Mathematics 1
[AMC11]
MARK
SCHEME
AAMC1S7P AMC11S
1
GCE Advanced/Advanced Subsidiary (AS) Mathematics
Mark Schemes
Introduction
The mark scheme normally provides the most popular solution to each question. Other solutions given
by candidates are evaluated and credit given as appropriate; these alternative methods are not usually
illustrated in the published mark scheme.
The marks awarded for each question are shown in the right-hand column and they are prefixed by the
letters M, W and MW as appropriate. The key to the mark scheme is given below:
The solution to a question gains marks for correct method and marks for an accurate working based on this
method. Where the method is not correct no marks can be given.
A later part of a question may require a candidate to use an answer obtained from an earlier part of the
same question. A candidate who gets the wrong answer to the earlier part and goes on to the later part is
naturally unaware that the wrong data is being used and is actually undertaking the solution of a parallel
problem from the point at which the error occurred. If such a candidate continues to apply correct method,
then the candidate’s individual working must be followed through from the error. If no further errors are
made, then the candidate is penalised only for the initial error. Solutions containing two or more working
or transcription errors are treated in the same way. This process is usually referred to as “follow-through
marking” and allows a candidate to gain credit for that part of a solution which follows a working or
transcription error.
Positive marking:
It is our intention to reward candidates for any demonstration of relevant knowledge, skills or
understanding. For this reason we adopt a policy of following through their answers, that is, having
penalised a candidate for an error, we mark the succeeding parts of the question using the candidate’s value
or answers and award marks accordingly.
(a) a numerical error in one entry in a table of values might lead to several answers being incorrect, but
these might not be essentially separate errors;
(b) readings taken from candidates’ inaccurate graphs may not agree with the answers expected but
might be consistent with the graphs drawn.
When the candidate misreads a question in such a way as to make the question easier only a proportion of
the marks will be available (based on the professional judgement of the examining team).
1 (a) M1W2
2
(b) 2( x – 1) = 2( x – 1)( x + 1) = 2( x – 1) M1W2 6
x +1 ( x + 1)
2 (a) (i)
M1W1
(ii)
M1W1
(ii)
– – – M1W1
–
–
–
–
–
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3 (i) y = 6 – x – x2 = 0
(3 + x)(2 – x) = 0
x = –3 or x = 2 MW1
x=0 y=6 MW1
M1
dy = –1 – 2x
(ii) — M1W2
dx
x = 2 m = –5 MW1
x=2y=0
(y – 0) = –5(x – 2) M1W1
y + 5x = 10 9
5 (i) 2x + 2y = 16 MW1
(iii) y=8–x M1
x2 + (8 – x)2 = 38 MW1
x2 + 64 – 16x + x2 = 38
2x2 – 16x + 26 = 0
x2 – 8x + 13 = 0 MW1
8 ± (64 – 52)
(iv) x= M1
2
8 ± 12 8 ± 23
x= =
2 2
x = 4 ± 3 W2
If x = 4 + 3 then y = 4 – 3 MW1 9
If x = 4 – 3 then y = 4 + 3
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7 (i) M1W2
MW1
(ii) MW1
M1W1
MW1
(iii) M1W2
M1
W1
M1
MW1 15
8 mx – 3 = 2x2 + 5 MW1
2x2 – mx + 8 = 0 MW1
b2 – 4ac 0 M1MW1
m2 – 64 0 W1
(m – 8)(m + 8) 0 W1
M1
m 8 or m –8 W1 8
Total 75
Mathematics
Assessment Unit C2
assessing
Module C2: AS Core Mathematics 2
[AMC21]
MARK
SCHEME
AMC2S7P AMC21S
7
GCE Advanced/Advanced Subsidiary (AS) Mathematics
Mark Schemes
Introduction
The mark scheme normally provides the most popular solution to each question. Other solutions given
by candidates are evaluated and credit given as appropriate; these alternative methods are not usually
illustrated in the published mark scheme.
The marks awarded for each question are shown in the right-hand column and they are prefixed by the
letters M, W and MW as appropriate. The key to the mark scheme is given below:
The solution to a question gains marks for correct method and marks for an accurate working based on this
method. Where the method is not correct no marks can be given.
A later part of a question may require a candidate to use an answer obtained from an earlier part of the
same question. A candidate who gets the wrong answer to the earlier part and goes on to the later part is
naturally unaware that the wrong data is being used and is actually undertaking the solution of a parallel
problem from the point at which the error occurred. If such a candidate continues to apply correct method,
then the candidate’s individual working must be followed through from the error. If no further errors are
made, then the candidate is penalised only for the initial error. Solutions containing two or more working
or transcription errors are treated in the same way. This process is usually referred to as “follow-through
marking” and allows a candidate to gain credit for that part of a solution which follows a working or
transcription error.
Positive marking:
It is our intention to reward candidates for any demonstration of relevant knowledge, skills or
understanding. For this reason we adopt a policy of following through their answers, that is, having
penalised a candidate for an error, we mark the succeeding parts of the question using the candidate’s value
or answers and award marks accordingly.
(a) a numerical error in one entry in a table of values might lead to several answers being incorrect, but
these might not be essentially separate errors;
(b) readings taken from candidates’ inaccurate graphs may not agree with the answers expected but
might be consistent with the graphs drawn.
When the candidate misreads a question in such a way as to make the question easier only a proportion of
the marks will be available (based on the professional judgement of the examining team).
MW4 4
2 (i)
MW2
(ii) M1
M1MW1
W1
3 (i)
MW2
(ii) sin 3x = –1
x = 90°, 210°, 330° MW3 6
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4 (i) x2 + y2 – 16x + ay + 20 = 0
M1
W1
W1
(ii) x2 + y2 + 2 fx + 2gy + c = 0
centre = (–f, –g) M1
If a = –2 centre (8, 1) W1
M1W1
W1 10
(ii)
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u3 = u2 – 3 = 2 – 3 = –1 MW1
(ii) M1
W1
W1 13
7 (a) x f(x)
–4 0
–
–3 4
–
–2 8
—
–1 12
—
0 16 MW3
(ii) MW1
MW1
W1
W2
W1 13
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8 (a)
M1
W1
W1
W2
x = 0°, ±180°, ±150°
W2
(b) log3 x – log9 2.x = 2
M1
W1
MW1
MW1
M1
W1 13
Total 75
Mathematics
Assessment Unit F1
assessing
Module FP1: Further Pure Mathematics 1
[AMF11]
MARK
SCHEME
AMFP1S7P AMF11S
15
GCE Advanced/Advanced Subsidiary (AS) Mathematics
Mark Schemes
Introduction
The mark scheme normally provides the most popular solution to each question. Other solutions given
by candidates are evaluated and credit given as appropriate; these alternative methods are not usually
illustrated in the published mark scheme.
The marks awarded for each question are shown in the right-hand column and they are prefixed by the
letters M, W and MW as appropriate. The key to the mark scheme is given below:
The solution to a question gains marks for correct method and marks for an accurate working based on this
method. Where the method is not correct no marks can be given.
A later part of a question may require a candidate to use an answer obtained from an earlier part of the
same question. A candidate who gets the wrong answer to the earlier part and goes on to the later part is
naturally unaware that the wrong data is being used and is actually undertaking the solution of a parallel
problem from the point at which the error occurred. If such a candidate continues to apply correct method,
then the candidate’s individual working must be followed through from the error. If no further errors are
made, then the candidate is penalised only for the initial error. Solutions containing two or more working
or transcription errors are treated in the same way. This process is usually referred to as “follow-through
marking” and allows a candidate to gain credit for that part of a solution which follows a working or
transcription error.
Positive marking:
It is our intention to reward candidates for any demonstration of relevant knowledge, skills or
understanding. For this reason we adopt a policy of following through their answers, that is, having
penalised a candidate for an error, we mark the succeeding parts of the question using the candidate’s value
or answers and award marks accordingly.
(a) a numerical error in one entry in a table of values might lead to several answers being incorrect, but
these might not be essentially separate errors;
(b) readings taken from candidates’ inaccurate graphs may not agree with the answers expected but
might be consistent with the graphs drawn.
When the candidate misreads a question in such a way as to make the question easier only a proportion of
the marks will be available (based on the professional judgement of the examining team).
1 (i) M1
M1
W1
Therefore, the solution is unique if p x ±4 W1
M1
(ii) M1
x + 2z = –x x = –z
2y = –y y = 0 M1
2x + z = –z x = –z
W1
W1 11
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(ii) M1
–
–
W1
(b) If the original line has equation y = mx then a rotation of 90° produces
1 x
a perpendicular line with equation y = – — MW1
m
M1
giving 2x – 2mx = t
MW1
M1
1– ) = –5 + 3m
(2 – 2m)(– –m
–2 + 2m = –5m + 3m2
3m2 – 7m + 2 = 0 W1
(3m – 1)(m – 2) = 0
m = 1–, m = 2 W1
3
Therefore the lines are y = 1– x, y = 2x W1 13
3
(ii) M1
MW2
Hence z = 5 + 7i
–
(b) (i) Circle, centre (4, 5), radius 2 M1W2
(ii) Perpendicular bisector of the line joining the points (–2, –1)
and (4, 5) i.e. passes through M (1, 2)
MW3
(iii) M1
W1
M1W1 14
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5 Check closure:
M1
MW2
M1W1
M1W1
=6–4 MW1
3–2
=2
Gradient of tangent = – 1– M1W1
2
Hence equation of tangent is y = – 1– x + c M1
2
Using the point ( 3, 6)
6 = – 1 1– + c
2
c = 71–
2
y = – 1– x + 71–
2 2
Hence equation of tangent is 2y + x = 15 W1
(iii) Substituting the coordinates (7, 4) into the equation of the tangent
2(4) + 7 = 15
8 + 7 = 15
Hence the point (7, 4) lies on the tangent. MW1
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(iv)
4 = 31– + c
2
c = 1–
2
y = 1– x + 1–
2 2
Hence equation of tangent is 2y = x + 1 W1
(v) x2 + y2 – 4x – 8y + 15 = 0
x2 + y2 – 7x – 7y + 22 = 0
Subtract equations to give 3x – y – 7 = 0 M1
Hence y = 3x – 7 W1
Substitute into the first circle equation to give
x2 + (3x – 7)2 – 4x – 8(3x – 7) + 15 = 0 M1W1
Hence x2 + 9x2 – 42x + 49 – 4x – 24x + 56 + 15 = 0 W1
10x2 – 70x + 120 = 0
x2 – 7x + 12 = 0 W1
(x – 4)(x – 3) = 0
x = 4, 3 W2
y = 5, 2 W1
Therefore, the points of intersection are (4, 5) and (3, 2) 22
Total 75
Mathematics
Assessment Unit S1
assessing
Module S1: Statistics 1
[AMS11]
MARK
SCHEME
AMS1S7P AMS11S
23
GCE Advanced/Advanced Subsidiary (AS) Mathematics
Mark Schemes
Introduction
The mark scheme normally provides the most popular solution to each question. Other solutions given
by candidates are evaluated and credit given as appropriate; these alternative methods are not usually
illustrated in the published mark scheme.
The marks awarded for each question are shown in the right-hand column and they are prefixed by the
letters M, W and MW as appropriate. The key to the mark scheme is given below:
The solution to a question gains marks for correct method and marks for an accurate working based on this
method. Where the method is not correct no marks can be given.
A later part of a question may require a candidate to use an answer obtained from an earlier part of the
same question. A candidate who gets the wrong answer to the earlier part and goes on to the later part is
naturally unaware that the wrong data is being used and is actually undertaking the solution of a parallel
problem from the point at which the error occurred. If such a candidate continues to apply correct method,
then the candidate’s individual working must be followed through from the error. If no further errors are
made, then the candidate is penalised only for the initial error. Solutions containing two or more working
or transcription errors are treated in the same way. This process is usually referred to as “follow-through
marking” and allows a candidate to gain credit for that part of a solution which follows a working or
transcription error.
Positive marking:
It is our intention to reward candidates for any demonstration of relevant knowledge, skills or
understanding. For this reason we adopt a policy of following through their answers, that is, having
penalised a candidate for an error, we mark the succeeding parts of the question using the candidate’s value
or answers and award marks accordingly.
(a) a numerical error in one entry in a table of values might lead to several answers being incorrect, but
these might not be essentially separate errors;
(b) readings taken from candidates’ inaccurate graphs may not agree with the answers expected but
might be consistent with the graphs drawn.
When the candidate misreads a question in such a way as to make the question easier only a proportion of
the marks will be available (based on the professional judgement of the examining team).
(ii) On average, 6th form boys spend more time watching television than
6th form girls (mention of median, IQ range)
More variation in boys’ times than girls’ times
Both distributions are roughly symmetrical MW3 6
2 (i) Let X be the r.v. “the talk time of mobile phone batteries in hours”
X N(M, S 2), X N(3.7, 0.422), Z N(0, 1)
M1
(3.5 – 3.7)
Z= = –0.476 W1
0.42
&(0.476) = 0.6830 MW1
Hence, by symmetry, probability less than 3.5 hours = 1 – 0.6830
= 0.317 MW1
or
P(X 3.5) = 1 – P(X 3.5) M1
W1
By symmetry
&(0.476) = 0.6830 MW1
Hence P(X < 3.5) =1 – 0.6830
= 0.317 MW1
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(ii) Let X be the r.v. “the talk time of mobile phone batteries in hours”
X ^ N(M, S 2), X ^ N(3.7, 0.422)
(a – 3.7)
z= = 0.674 M1MW1
0.42
Talk time exceeded by 25% of batteries
= 3.7 + 0.674 s 0.42 = 3.98 hours W1
or
P(X a) = 75%
&–1(0.75) = 0.674 M1MW1
Talk time exceeded by 25% of batteries
= 3.7 + 0.674 s 0.42 = 3.98 hours W1
(iii)
By symmetry
&(1.667) = 0.952
Hence P(X < 3) = 1 – 0.952 = 0.048 MW1
P(X 3 X 3.5)
P(X 3 | X 3.5) = M1
P(X 3.5)
0.048
P(X 3 | X 3.5) = = 0.151 W1 10
0.317
3 (a) (i)
Number of customers 8 9 10 11 12
x
M1W1
P(X = x) 1– 1– 1– 1– 1–
5 5 5 5 5 MW1
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5 (i) 2–
5 s 2–5 = —4
25 MW1
n = 150 W1
6 (i)
M1
M1W1
W1
(ii)
M1
MW1
W1
(iii) x
M1
W1
W1
M1
W1
(iv)
M1W1
W1 15
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7 (i)
P(MF) = 0.45
P(MF) = P(M) + P(F) – P(MF) M1
0.45 = 0.2 + 0.35 – P(MF) W1
P(MF) = 0.2 + 0.35 – 0.45 = 0.1 W1
P(WC)
P(W | C) = M1
P(C)
P(WC) = P(C | W) P(W)
= 0.55 s 0.4 = 0.22 MW1
P(C) = P(WC) + P(BC) = 0.4 s 0.55 + 0.6 s 0.7 M1
= 0.22 + 0.42
= 0.64 W1
P(W | C) = 0.22/0.64 = 11
— = 0.344
32 W1 10
Total 75
Mathematics
Assessment Unit M1
assessing
Module M1: Mechanics 1
[AMM11]
MARK
SCHEME
AMM1S7P AMM11S
31
GCE Advanced/Advanced Subsidiary (AS) Mathematics
Mark Schemes
Introduction
The mark scheme normally provides the most popular solution to each question. Other solutions given
by candidates are evaluated and credit given as appropriate; these alternative methods are not usually
illustrated in the published mark scheme.
The marks awarded for each question are shown in the right-hand column and they are prefixed by the
letters M, W and MW as appropriate. The key to the mark scheme is given below:
The solution to a question gains marks for correct method and marks for an accurate working based on this
method. Where the method is not correct no marks can be given.
A later part of a question may require a candidate to use an answer obtained from an earlier part of the
same question. A candidate who gets the wrong answer to the earlier part and goes on to the later part is
naturally unaware that the wrong data is being used and is actually undertaking the solution of a parallel
problem from the point at which the error occurred. If such a candidate continues to apply correct method,
then the candidate’s individual working must be followed through from the error. If no further errors are
made, then the candidate is penalised only for the initial error. Solutions containing two or more working
or transcription errors are treated in the same way. This process is usually referred to as “follow-through
marking” and allows a candidate to gain credit for that part of a solution which follows a working or
transcription error.
Positive marking:
It is our intention to reward candidates for any demonstration of relevant knowledge, skills or
understanding. For this reason we adopt a policy of following through their answers, that is, having
penalised a candidate for an error, we mark the succeeding parts of the question using the candidate’s value
or answers and award marks accordingly.
(a) a numerical error in one entry in a table of values might lead to several answers being incorrect, but
these might not be essentially separate errors;
(b) readings taken from candidates’ inaccurate graphs may not agree with the answers expected but
might be consistent with the graphs drawn.
When the candidate misreads a question in such a way as to make the question easier only a proportion of
the marks will be available (based on the professional judgement of the examining team).
1 M1W1
W1
M1W2
W1 7
2 (i)
MW2
(ii) M2W1
W1
(iii) M1W1
MW1
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3 (i) MW1
W1
(ii) M1
W1
(iii) M1W2
W1
M1W2
W1 8
4 (i) M1
W2
(ii) M1M1
W2
W1 8
5 (i) T M1
M1
W1
600g
W1 7
600 g
6 (i)
M1W1
W1
M1
W1
(iii)
M1W1
(v) M1
W1 12
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M1W1
W1
(ii) M1
W1
(iii) M1
MW1
W1
W1 9
8 (i)
MW2
(ii) M1W2
M1
M1W1
M1W1
M1
W1
M1W4
M1
M1W1
MW1
W1
(iii) M1
W1 14
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