AS Paper 1 MS

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Practice paper – Set 1
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ft follow through from previous incorrect result
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evidence of use of this method for any marks to be awarded.
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Q Marking instructions AO Marks Typical solution
1 Circles correct answer AO2.2a B1 P⇐Q
Total 1
2 Circles correct answer AO1.1b B1 12
Total 1
3 (a) Selects a correct method – AO3.1a M1 dy

dy = 4x + 5
differentiates to obtain dx
dx
Or completes the square At minimum point, 4 x + 5 =0
or uses the calculator to 5
locate the minimum point x= −
4
2
Obtains the correct AO1.1b A1  5  5 3
2 −  + 5 −  + k =−
derivative and sets the  4  4 4
expression equal to 0 to
solve for x 19
Or completes the square k=
correctly/uses the 8
calculator to find the x-
coordinate of the minimum
point
Alternative solution
Forms an appropriate AO1.1a M1  5 25 

equation to find k y = 2 ( x + )2 −  + k
 4 16 
5 25
y = 2( x + )2 − +k
4 8
Finds the correct value AO1.1b A1
of k
Using stated minimum value
25 3
− + k =−
8 4
19
k=
8
Total 4
3 (b) States the correct value of AO1.1b B1 3

d d=
4
Total 1
4 (a) Begins to calculate at least AO3.1a M1 1

part of the area under the Area = ( 4 × 3 ) + ( 4 + 2 ) + ( 2 × 2 ) = 19
2
graph
Finds an expression for AO1.1b A1

the correct value of the
integral
Total 2
4 (b)(i) Describes the effect of AO2.4 E1  1

f ( x − 1) on the curve Curve is translated by  
0 
As limits are translated by 1 as well then

Deduces that the area AO2.2a E1 the area remains the same
remains the same as the
limits have changed by 1 Integral = area = 19
as well
Finds an expression for AO1.1b B1F

integral
Total 3
4 (b)(ii) Describes the effect of AO2.4 E1 0

f ( x ) − 1 on the curve Curve is translated by  
 −1
Limits remain the same so the area

Deduces that as the limits AO2.2a E1 decreases by 6
remain the same then the
graph is moved Hence integral = area = 19 – 6 = 13
downwards and the area
decreases by 6
Finds an expression for AO1.1b B1F

integral
Total 3
5 (a) Expands brackets and AO1.1b B1 n(n − 1)(n + 1) + 6n ≡ n(n 2 − 1) + 6n

collects terms to verify the
identity ≡ n3 − n + 6n
≡ n3 + 5n
Total 1
5 (b) Selects an appropriate AO3.1a M1 n3 + 5n ≡ n ( n − 1)( n + 1) + 6n

method of proof and
begins to construct a
n – 1, n and n + 1 are consecutive
rigorous mathematical
argument by considering numbers
the factors of each term of
the identity established in Any consecutive pair of numbers must
have a factor 2 since one must be even
part (a)
One number in a consecutive triple must
be divisible by 3
Deduces or algebraically AO2.2a A1
proves why the product
Hence the product n(n − 1)(n + 1) has a
n ( n – 1)( n + 1) has a
factor 2 × 3 = 6
factor 2
6n has factor 6
Deduces or algebraically AO2.2a A1
Hence n(n − 1)(n + 1) + 6n must have a
proves why the product
factor 6
n ( n – 1)( n + 1)
also has a factor 3
Completes rigorous proof AO2.1 R1

– well explained and
clearly deduces each term
has a factor 6 and hence
the equivalent expression
n 3 + 5n has a factor 6
Total 4
6 Rewrites into separate AO3.1a M1 f (=

x ) x −5 − 2 x 4
terms and differentiates
the expression f ′( x) =
−5 x −6 − 8 x 3
−5
f ′ ( x=
) 6
− 8 x3
Differentiates at least one AO1.1a M1 x
 5 
term correctly f ′( x) =
−  6 + 8 x3 
x 
For x > 0,
Differentiates both terms AO1.1b A1 5
correctly is always positive
x6
8 x 3 is always positive
Uses a correct method AO2.2a R1
and deduces why the Hence f ′ ( x ) < 0 , for x >0
expression for the
f ( x ) is a decreasing function
derivative is always
negative
⇔ f ′ ( x ) < 0 for all values of x in that
Clearly states the AO2.4 E1 interval
definition of a decreasing hence f ( x ) is a decreasing function
function within their
explanation
Writes a clear rigorous AO2.1 R1

argument that links the
steps together and makes
a clear deduction about
the gradient being
negative for
x > 0 and explains clearly
that this satisfies the
condition for the function
to be decreasing
Total 6
7 (a)(i) Begins to form a single AO3.1a M1 By substitution

equation by using x 2 + ( mx + 10 ) + 12 x =
2
64
substitution to eliminate y
(or x) x 2 + m 2 x 2 + 20mx + 100 + 12 x − 64 =
0
(m 2 + 1) x 2 + (20m + 12) x + 36 =
0
Expands brackets and AO1.1b A1
For distinct solutions
collects terms to form a
quadratic equation
b 2 – 4ac > 0
hence
States that a condition for AO2.4 R1 (20m + 12)2 − 4(36)(m 2 + 1) > 0

distinct solutions means (20m + 12)2 − 144(m 2 + 1) > 0
that the quadratic has
distinct real roots and so
b 2 – 4ac > 0
Writes a clear rigorous AO2.1 R1

argument that links the
steps together and forms
an inequality from the
discriminant to obtain the
printed result
Total 4
7 (a)(ii) Selects an appropriate AO1.1a M1 (20m + 12)2 − 144(m 2 + 1) > 0

method to solve the
inequality – by sketching, 400m 2 + 480m + 144 − 144m 2 − 144 > 0
tabulating or use of a 256m 2 + 480m > 0
calculator
m ( 8m + 15 ) > 0
15
Solves inequality correctly AO1.1b A1 m > 0, m < −
8
Total 2
7 (b)(i) Completes the square to AO1.1a M1 ( x + 6) 2 + y 2 =

100
identify centre and radius Centre (−6,0)
Radius 10
Draws a circle on the AO1.1b B1
diagram
Positions circle correctly AO1.1b A1

on diagram with correct
radius
Draws a horizontal line at AO1.1b B1

y = 10
Total 4
7 (b)(ii) Explains that when m = 0 AO3.2a B1 The line y = 10 touches the circle
the line is a tangent to the x 2 + y 2 + 12 x =
64 and is therefore a
circle tangent
Total 1
8 (a)(i) Explains that x – 3 is a factor AO2.4 E1 x – 3 is a factor of f ( x ) hence

implies that f ( 3 ) = 0 or g ( 3 )
f ( 3 ) = 0, giving
=0
2(3)3 − 11(3) 2 + ( p − 15)(3) + q =0
54 − 99 + 3 p − 45 + q =0
Substitutes 3 for the value of AO1.1a M1 3p+q =90
x into both equations
x – 3 is a factor of g ( x )
Obtains two correct AO1.1b A1 hence g ( 3 ) = 0, giving
unsimplified equations
2(3)3 − 17(3) 2 + p (3) + 2q =
0
54 − 153 + 3 p + 2q =
0
Completes the proof by AO2.1 R1 3 p + 2q =
99
simplifying the equations
obtained with all notation
being correct and no slips
throughout
Total 4
8 (a)(ii) Solves the given AO1.1b B1 q=9

simultaneous equations p = 27
correctly to find the values of
p and q
Total 1
8 (b) Adds the two functions AO1.1b B1 f ( x) +=

g ( x ) 4 x 3 – 28 x 2 + 39 x + 27
together to obtain h ( x )
( x – 3 ) is a common factor and by
inspection
f ( x ) + g ( x ) = ( x – 3 ) ( 4 x 2 – 16 x – 9 )
Extracts (x – 3) as a factor AO1.1a M1
and attempts to find the
corresponding quadratic = ( x – 3 )( 2 x + 1)( 2 x – 9 )
factor
Obtains the correct quadratic AO1.1b A1

factor
Factorises the expression for AO1.1b A1

h ( x ) fully
NMS – 4 marks
Total 4
9 (a) Identifies that the first error AO2.3 R1 He cancelled the cos2θ term
occurred when the cos2θ so did not consider solutions where
term was cancelled cos2θ = 0
which would have given two more
solutions
Explains that this could be
equal to zero and would AO2.4 E1 He took the square root of both sides of
give more solutions the equation and only considered the
positive root
so did not consider the possibility of a
Identifies that the second AO2.3 R1 negative root, which would have given
error occurred when the more solutions
square root was taken of
each side
Explains that when taking AO2.4 E1

the square root both
positive and negative
values should be
considered and so Martin
has missed the values that
give a negative answer
Total 4
9 (b) Selects a method to find AO1.1a M1 Either cosθ = 0

more solutions of the or
equation 1
sinθ = −
2
Solves cosθ = 0 correctly AO1.1b A1
When
to obtain two more
cosθ = 0
solutions
θ =90°,270°
AO1.1b A1 When
1
Solves sinθ = − 1
2 sinθ = −
2
correctly to obtain two
θ = 210°, 330°
more solutions
Total 3
10 Circles correct response AO1.1b B1 40 kg
Total 1
11 Circles correct response AO1.1b B1 2400

= 6.67 m s−1
6 × 60
Total 1
12 (a) Forms an appropriate AO1.1a M1 Let position vector of B be a i + b j

equation to find the
position vector of B ai + b j + 7i + 9 j
= 3i + 6 j
2
Finds the correct position AO1.1b A1
ai + b j =−i + 3 j
vector of B
Total 2

12 (b) Finds the components of

AO1.1a M1 AB =−8i − 6 j
the vector AB and finds
the length using 
Pythagoras’ theorem AB = 82 + 62 = 10
Obtains correct length of AO1.1b A1F

‘their’ AB
Total 2
13 (a) Draws a correct velocity AO3.3 B1

time graph with correct
shape
Uses correct values and AO1.1b B1

labels
Total 2
13 (b) Forms an equation to find AO3.4 M1 11= 8 + 2t

time
t = 1.5
Obtains correct total time AO1.1b A1 8 + 1.5 = 9.5 seconds
Total 2
13 (c)(i) Suggests taking into AO3.5c B1 The length of the train could be included
account the length of the
train
Total 1
13 (c)(ii) States that this will reduce AO3.5a B1F This would reduce the time found in (b)
the time found because the train would not have to
travel so far.
Total 1
14 (a) Forms equation to find AO1.1a M1

acceleration with u = 4 62 = 42 + 2 × a × 50
and v = 6 a = 0.2 m s−1
Obtains the correct

AO1.1b A1
acceleration
Total 2
14 (b) Forms equation of motion AO3.1b M1 T − 40 = 300 × 0.2

for the trailer T = 100 N
Obtains the correct AO1.1b A1

tension
Total 2
14 (c) Forms equation of motion AO1.1a M1 P − 100 − 200 = 1200 × 0.2

for the car P = 540
Finds the correct value AO1.1b A1

for P
Total 2
15 (a) Forms equation of motion AO1.1a M1 204 − 19 × 9.8 =

19a
– condone sign errors
a = 0.94 m s−2
Forms a fully correct AO1.1b A1

equation
Finds the correct AO3.2a A1

acceleration to two
significant figures
Total 3
15 (b) Makes a correct deduction AO2.2a B1F a < 0.94 m s−2

about the acceleration
Total 1
16 Selects an appropriate AO3.1b M1 dv 1

method to find the = ( 6t − 21)
dt 5
minimum point
6t − 21 = 0
t = 3.5
Obtains the correct AO1.1a A1
derivative or correct v=
1
5
( 3 × 3.5 2
− 21× 3.5 + 2 )
minimum point
= −6.95
Solves the equation to AO1.1a M1 Speed = 6.95 (m s–1)

obtain the correct time
PI
Obtains the correct

AO1.1b A1
velocity
PI
States correct speed ft

AO3.2a A1F
from a negative velocity
Total 5
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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 AO2.2a B1 P⇐Q

2 Circles correct answer AO1.1b B1 12

Q Marking instructions AO Marks Typical solution

3 (a) Selects a correct method – AO3.1a M1 dy

Forms an appropriate AO1.1a M1  5 25 

3 (b) States the correct value of AO1.1b B1 3

Q Marking instructions AO Marks Typical solution

4 (a) Begins to calculate at least AO3.1a M1 1

Finds an expression for AO1.1b A1

4 (b)(i) Describes the effect of AO2.4 E1  1

As limits are translated by 1 as well then

Finds an expression for AO1.1b B1F

4 (b)(ii) Describes the effect of AO2.4 E1 0

Limits remain the same so the area

Finds an expression for AO1.1b B1F

Q Marking instructions AO Marks Typical solution

5 (a) Expands brackets and AO1.1b B1 n(n − 1)(n + 1) + 6n ≡ n(n 2 − 1) + 6n

5 (b) Selects an appropriate AO3.1a M1 n3 + 5n ≡ n ( n − 1)( n + 1) + 6n

Completes rigorous proof AO2.1 R1

Q Marking instructions AO Marks Typical solution

6 Rewrites into separate AO3.1a M1 f (=

Writes a clear rigorous AO2.1 R1

Q Marking instructions AO Marks Typical solution

7 (a)(i) Begins to form a single AO3.1a M1 By substitution

States that a condition for AO2.4 R1 (20m + 12)2 − 4(36)(m 2 + 1) > 0

Writes a clear rigorous AO2.1 R1

7 (a)(ii) Selects an appropriate AO1.1a M1 (20m + 12)2 − 144(m 2 + 1) > 0

Q Marking instructions AO Marks Typical solution

7 (b)(i) Completes the square to AO1.1a M1 ( x + 6) 2 + y 2 =

Positions circle correctly AO1.1b A1

Draws a horizontal line at AO1.1b B1

Q Marking instructions AO Marks Typical solution

8 (a)(i) Explains that x – 3 is a factor AO2.4 E1 x – 3 is a factor of f ( x ) hence

8 (a)(ii) Solves the given AO1.1b B1 q=9

8 (b) Adds the two functions AO1.1b B1 f ( x) +=

Obtains the correct quadratic AO1.1b A1

Factorises the expression for AO1.1b A1

Q Marking instructions AO Marks Typical solution

Explains that when taking AO2.4 E1

9 (b) Selects a method to find AO1.1a M1 Either cosθ = 0

Q Marking instructions AO Marks Typical solution

10 Circles correct response AO1.1b B1 40 kg

11 Circles correct response AO1.1b B1 2400

12 (a) Forms an appropriate AO1.1a M1 Let position vector of B be a i + b j

Obtains correct length of AO1.1b A1F

Q Marking instructions AO Marks Typical solution

13 (a) Draws a correct velocity AO3.3 B1

Uses correct values and AO1.1b B1

13 (b) Forms an equation to find AO3.4 M1 11= 8 + 2t

Obtains correct total time AO1.1b A1 8 + 1.5 = 9.5 seconds

Q Marking instructions AO Marks Typical solution