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Q Marking instructions AO Marks Typical solution
1 Circles correct answer AO1.1b B1 1

=
y 3
=
x x3
dy 1 − 32 1
= = x 2
dx 3
3x3
Total 1
2 Circles correct answer AO1.1b B1 n +1
Total 1
3 Splits integrand into partial AO3.1a M1 2 A B

≡ +
fractions and uses a
suitable method to find
( x + 1)( x + 3 ) ( x + 1) ( x + 3 )
constant numerators ⇒ 2 ≡ A ( x + 3 ) + B ( x + 1)
let x =−1 ⇒ 2 =2 A
Obtains both correct AO1.1b A1 ⇒ A= 1
numerators let x =−3 ⇒ 2 =−2 B
⇒B= −1
∫ ∫
3 3
Integrates ‘their’ partial AO1.1a M1 2 1 1
= dx − dx
fractions one term correct 1 ( x + 1)( x + 3 ) 1 ( x + 1) ( x + 3 )
[ln ( x + 1) − ln ( x + 3)]1
3
=
Integrates ‘their’ partial AO1.1b A1F = ( ln 4 − ln 6 ) − ( ln 2 − ln 4 )

fractions both terms  4× 4 
= ln  
correct  6×2 
Follow through provided
4
integrand is of the form = ln  
3
A B
+
( x + 1) ( x + 3 )
Substitutes limits AO1.1a M1
Completes correct AO2.1 R1

argument to find correct
result. Must be clear with
no errors
Total 6
4 (a) Starts a rigorous argument AO2.1 R1 f ( x=

) ex − 3x
by showing that
f (1) < 0 and f ( 2 ) > 0 f (1) =e1 − 3 × 1 =−0.281... < 0
f ( 2 ) = e2 − 3 × 2 = 1.389... > 0
Both attempted at least
one evaluated correctly.
f must be clearly defined
or substitution of values
must be explicit.
Change of sign and f ( x ) is continuous

Explains reasoning fully to AO2.4 E1 so a root must lie between x = 1 and
complete argument. x=2
Evaluations above need to
be of opposite sign and
‘change of sign’ OE seen
and reference to x-values
1 and 2 and reference to
continuous function
Total 2
4 (b)(i) Uses Newton-Raphson, AO1.1a M1 e xn − 3 xn

must have formula or xn += xn −
e xn − 3
1
correct x2
e2 − 3 × 2
x2= 2 − 2
e −3
Obtains both correct AO1.1b A1
values x2 = 1.684
x3 = 1.543
Total 2
4 (b)(ii) Deduces the value of α AO2.2a B1 α = 1.512
Total 1
4 (c) States the method fails to AO2.4 E1 When x1 = 1 the method fails to
find α
find α .
There is a second root to which the

Infers the method AO2.2b E1 method converges.
converges to a second
root
Total 2
5 Forms simultaneous AO3.1a M1

equations for a and d
20
2
( 2a + ( 20 − 1) d ) =
15
using S n
⇒ 4a + 38d =
3
Obtains two correct AO1.1b A1

equations
40
2
( 2a + ( 40 − 1) d ) =
250
⇒ 4a + 78d =
25
Uses a correct method to AO1.1a M1
solve ‘their’ equations with d = 0.55, a = −4.475
a or d correct
−4.475 + (n − 1) × 0.55 < 100
Obtains values for a and d AO1.1b A1F
from ‘their’ equations n < 190.95...
Forms an inequality using AO1.1a M1

‘their’ a and d for u n < 100
(or uses an equation)
Solves ‘their’ inequality or AO1.1b A1F

equation
Deduces the number of AO2.2a A1F There are 190 terms that are less than
terms of the sequence 100.
less than 100
Total 7
6 (a) Uses compound angle AO1.1a M1 R cosθ cosa − R sinθ sina ≡ 3 cosθ − 2 sinθ
formula to set up two
equations for R cosα and R cosa = 3
R sinα R sina = 2
PI by Pythagoras and
( 3)
2
R=
2
22 +
tana
R= 7
= 2.65
Obtains correct R or α AO1.1b A1
2
tana =
3
Obtains correct R and α AO1.1b A1 a = 0.857
and writes answer in the
correct form
3 cosθ − 2 sinθ ≡ 7cos(θ + 0.857)
Total 3
6 (b)(i) Uses compound angle AO3.1a M1 π π

formula x = 8 cost cos − 8 sint sin − 2 3 cost
6 6
3 1
= 8 cost × − 8 sin t × − 2 3 cost
Recalls and uses exact AO1.2 B1 2 2
π = 4 3 cost − 4 sin t − 2 3 cost
values for cos
6
π = 2 3 cost − 4 sin t
and sin
6
Completes clear and AO2.1 R1

correct argument to show
given result AG
Total 3
6 (b)(ii) Deduces max distance

using ‘their’ R
AO2.2a B1F
=x 2 ( 3 cost − 2 sint )
= 2 7 cos(t + 0.857)
max distance = 2 7
Total 1
6 (b)(iii) Deduces earliest time AO2.2a B1F t = π − 0.857

using ‘their’ α
= 2.28
Total 1
7 (a) Uses x or y coordinate to AO3.1a M1 2 cosθ = 3

set up and solve an
equation to find possible 3 π 11π
cosθ = ⇒ θ= or
values for θ 2 6 6
11π
If θ =
6
Obtains value(s) for θ AO1.1b A1
22π 3 3
y = 3 sin =
− <0
6 2
Gives clear justification of AO2.4 E1 11π
π ∴θ ≠
why θ = 6
6 
π 3 3
θ
∴=  ⇒=
x 3 and=
y 
6  2 
Uses a correct method to AO3.1a M1 dy

dy = 6 cos 2θ
find dθ
dx dx
= −2 sinθ
dθ
dy 6 cos 2θ
Obtains correct value for =
dy AO1.1b A1 dx −2 sinθ
dx π
cos  
π dy 3 =
when θ = =
−3 −3
6 dx π
Obtains correct value for AO1.1b A1F sin  
gradient of normal 6
1
∴ gradient of normal m =
3
Obtains equation of AO1.1a M1
normal in any correct form
y−
3 3
2
=
3
1
(x − 3)
Completes correct AO2.1 R1 9 3
argument to show given 3y − =
x− 3
2
result. Must be clear with
no errors 7 3
3y − x =
2
Total 8
7 (b) Uses trigonometric identity AO3.1 M1 y = 3 sin 2θ

to partially eliminate θ = 6 sinθ cosθ
= ( 3 sinθ )( 2 cosθ )
= ( 3 sinθ )( x )
Uses second identity to

complete elimination of θ
AO3.1 M1
(
y 2 = 9 sin2θ x 2 )
(
= 9 1 − cos 2 θ x 2 )
Deduces correct values of AO1.1b A1  x2 
= 9  1−  x2
a , b and c  4 
( )
Accept integer multiples
4=
y 2 9 4 − x2 x2
4 y + 9 x − 36 x 2 =
2 4
0
Completes correct full AO2.1 R1
solution with no algebraic
slips
Total 4
8 Uses implicit differentiation AO3.1a M1 y 2 − 12 xy + 3 x 2 + 44 =

0
dy dy
Differentiates correctly AO1.1b A1 ⇒ 2y − 12 y − 12 x + 6 x =
0
dx dx
dy
States that stationary AO2.4 R1 Stationary points occur when =0
dy dx
points occur when =0
dx
dy
=0⇒ x= 2y
dx
dy AO1.1a M1 ⇒ y 2 − 24 y 2 + 12 y 2 + 44 =
0
Uses = 0 to find x in
dx ⇒y= ±2
terms of y (or vice versa)
Two solutions ⇒ two stationary points
Obtains x = 2 y oe AO1.1b A1 The stationary points lie on the line

x = 2 y and this line passes through the
origin.
Deduces x or y values AO2.2a A1F
Correctly concludes AO2.1 R1

argument to show that
there are two stationary
points
States that the stationary AO2.4 R1

points lie on the line and
explains that this line also
passes through the origin
Total 8
9 Circles correct answer AO1.1b B1  −1  2   −3 

p–q=  −  =  
 3   −1  4 
p−q = ( −3 ) + 42
2
Circles 5
Total 1
10 Circles correct answer AO1.1b B1 dv

a=
dt
Circles −3 sin ( 3t )
Total 1
11 (a)(i) Sums the forces F1 and F2 AO1.1b B1 F= F1 + F2

correctly 5i +2j
Total 1
2
11 (a)(ii) Uses a trig expression AO1.1a M1 tanθ =
5
with appropriate values
2
θ = tan−1  
5
Obtains correct angle AO1.1b A1 = 21.8°
given to nearest 0.1º
Total 2
11 (b) Obtains correct force AO1.1b B1F –i + 3j = 5i + 2j + F 3

using ‘their’ part (a)(i) F 3 = –6i + j
Total 1
12 (a) States that reaction force AO1.2 B1 RC = 0

at C is zero (PI)
Uses correct forces to AO1.1a M1 mg × 0.6 = 6 g × 0.5

form a moment equation
(PI) about any point (may
include reaction at C)
Obtains correct value for AO1.1b A1 m=5

m
Total 3
12 (b) Selects a method by either AO3.1b M1 Let d = distance from A

taking moments about C
or taking moments about 13 g
another point and 2 g × ( d − 1) + 6 g ×=
1 × 1.5
2
resolving vertically
2d − 2 + 6 =9.75
Obtains correct moments AO1.1b A1
equation about C or
d = 2.875
correct simultaneous
equations.
Alternative solution
Solves to find either RC AO1.1a M1
Taking moments about A:
,distance from A
13 g
or another relevant 2 g × d + 6 g × 2= RC × 1 + × 2.5
distance 2
Resolving vertically:
Obtains correct value for AO1.1b A1 13 g
the distance from A + RC =8g
2
3g
RC =
2
d = 2.875
Total 4
13 Integrates both
components with at least
AO1.1a M1
∫( )
s =1 − 2t 2 dt i + ∫ ( 2t ) dt j
one correct
 2 
(
s =  t − t3 + c i + t2 + k j
 3 
)
Obtains correct terms AO1.1b A1
(condone missing =t 1,=
r 2i
constants)
2 5
2 =1 − +c⇒c =
3 3
Evaluates both constants AO3.4 M1 0 =+
1 k ⇒ k =−1
(or uses definite
integration) using ‘their’  2 5
expression for s
 3 3
(
s = t − t 3 +  i + t 2 − 1 j )
Obtains correct expression AO1.1b A1 5

s=
− i + 3j
for s at time t 3
Obtains ‘their’ correct AO1.1b A1F

displacement by
substituting t = 2 into
‘their’ expression for s
Total 5
14 (a) Forms one correct AO1.1a M1 3U − U

equation for involving U a=
T
and T
2U
0.68 =
T
Obtains two correct AO1.1b A1 1

equations =s (U + 3U ) T
2
17 = 2UT
Eliminates either U or T AO1.1a M1 2U = 0.68T

⇒ 17 =
0.68T 2
Obtains ‘their’ correct AO1.1b A1F T=5

value for U
Obtains ‘their’ correct AO1.1b A1F U = 1.7

value for T
ft provided both M1s
obtained
Total 5
14 (b) Correct shape from (0, 0) AO3.4 B1
Total 1
15 (a) Forms two equations of AO3.3 M1 0.85 g − T =

0.85a
motion at least one correct
(condone not converting g T − 0.65 g =
0.65a
to kg)
Adding:
Obtains two correct AO3.3 A1
0.85 g − 0.65 g = 0.85a + 0.65 a
equations of motion
a = 1.3 m s–2
Uses model, solves ‘their’ AO3.4 M1 T = 7.2 N
equations to find
acceleration and time
Obtains correct values of AO3.2a A1F

acceleration and tension
to 2sf, including units
States clear assumption AO3.3 E1

concerning the peg being
smooth
Total 5
15 (b) States one correct AO3.5b E1 The inextensibility of the string means
comment that the masses have the same
magnitude of acceleration.
Total 1
16 (a) Uses friction as F = µR AO1.1b B1 1

F= R
3
Resolves forces in two AO3.3 M1 Resolving perpendicular:

different directions to R = 2 g cosθ
obtain equations involving
P and R (allow F in the Resolving parallel:
wrong direction) P+F = 2 g sinθ
Obtains correct equations AO3.3 A1

4 8g
R = 2g × =
Uses ‘their’ model and AO3.4 M1 5 5
solves equations to find P 1 8g 3
P+ × = 2g ×
3 5 5
2
Completes a rigorous AO2.1 R1 P= g
argument that results with 3
correct P AG (Only award
if completely correct and
easy to follow)
Total 5
16 (b) Uses F = ma down the AO3.4 M1 2 g sinθ − µ R =

2a
plane to obtain an 6g 1 4
expression for a − × 2g × =2a
5 3 5
g
Obtains correct value for a AO1.1b A1 a=
3
Uses kinematics formula AO3.4 M1 g 1

and ‘their’ a to find an v 2 = 02 + 2 × ×
3 6
expression
for v
Obtains correct value in AO1.1b A1F g g

terms of g (need not be v= =
simplified) 9 3
Total 4
17 Obtains one of AO1.1a M1

  
AB, AC or BC  4 
  
=
AB  3 − 2 
 4 
Obtains second correct AO1.1b A1  
vector 8 + 4 3 
  
=  −1 
AC
 
Deduces correct scale AO2.2a A1 8 + 4 3 
factor for ‘their’ vectors
and states that they must  4 
   
be parallel ( ) (
AC = 2 + 3  3 − 2  = 2 + 3 AB )
 4 
d d 
Constructs correct AO2.1 R1 ∴ AB and AC are parallel
argument to show Since the vectors are parallel and have a
collinearity common point A, B and C must be
collinear.
Must state parallel vectors
and common point to
achieve this mark
Total 4
18 (a) Forms an equation for the AO3.1b M1 =45.4 (28.5 cos 30°)t
horizontal displacement
t = 1.84
Obtains correct time AO1.1b A1
1
=h (28.5 sin 30)t − × 9.81t 2
2
Forms an equation for the AO3.1b M1
vertical displacement
Substitutes in ‘their’ time AO1.1a M1 h = 9.61
9.61 > 9.5

Obtains correct value for AO1.1b A1F
the vertical height at ‘their’ So the ball will clear the tree
time
Compares ‘their’ height AO3.2a E1F

with the known height of
the tree and gives a
conclusion
Total 6
18 (b) Explains that the AO3.5c E1 It has been assumed there are no
horizontal velocity has resistive forces acting on the ball. This is
been assumed constant unlikely to be true in reality.
and this is unlikely to be Air resistance would slow the ball down
true or considers the
actual shape and size of
the tree in comparison
with the difference
between the height of the
ball and tree
Total 1
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A-LEVEL

Practice papers – Set 1

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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 1

2 Circles correct answer AO1.1b B1 n +1

3 Splits integrand into partial AO3.1a M1 2 A B

Integrates ‘their’ partial AO1.1b A1F = ( ln 4 − ln 6 ) − ( ln 2 − ln 4 )

Substitutes limits AO1.1a M1

Completes correct AO2.1 R1

Q Marking instructions AO Marks Typical solution

4 (a) Starts a rigorous argument AO2.1 R1 f ( x=

Change of sign and f ( x ) is continuous

Q Marking instructions AO Marks Typical solution

4 (b)(i) Uses Newton-Raphson, AO1.1a M1 e xn − 3 xn

4 (b)(ii) Deduces the value of α AO2.2a B1 α = 1.512

There is a second root to which the

Q Marking instructions AO Marks Typical solution

5 Forms simultaneous AO3.1a M1

Obtains two correct AO1.1b A1

Forms an inequality using AO1.1a M1

Solves ‘their’ inequality or AO1.1b A1F

Q Marking instructions AO Marks Typical solution

6 (b)(i) Uses compound angle AO3.1a M1 π π

Completes clear and AO2.1 R1

6 (b)(ii) Deduces max distance

6 (b)(iii) Deduces earliest time AO2.2a B1F t = π − 0.857

Q Marking instructions AO Marks Typical solution

7 (a) Uses x or y coordinate to AO3.1a M1 2 cosθ = 3

Uses a correct method to AO3.1a M1 dy

Q Marking instructions AO Marks Typical solution

7 (b) Uses trigonometric identity AO3.1 M1 y = 3 sin 2θ

Uses second identity to

Q Marking instructions AO Marks Typical solution

8 Uses implicit differentiation AO3.1a M1 y 2 − 12 xy + 3 x 2 + 44 =

Obtains x = 2 y oe AO1.1b A1 The stationary points lie on the line

Correctly concludes AO2.1 R1

States that the stationary AO2.4 R1

Q Marking instructions AO Marks Typical solution

9 Circles correct answer AO1.1b B1  −1  2   −3 

10 Circles correct answer AO1.1b B1 dv

11 (a)(i) Sums the forces F1 and F2 AO1.1b B1 F= F1 + F2

11 (b) Obtains correct force AO1.1b B1F –i + 3j = 5i + 2j + F 3

Q Marking instructions AO Marks Typical solution

12 (a) States that reaction force AO1.2 B1 RC = 0

Uses correct forces to AO1.1a M1 mg × 0.6 = 6 g × 0.5

Obtains correct value for AO1.1b A1 m=5

12 (b) Selects a method by either AO3.1b M1 Let d = distance from A

Q Marking instructions AO Marks Typical solution

Obtains correct expression AO1.1b A1 5

Obtains ‘their’ correct AO1.1b A1F

Q Marking instructions AO Marks Typical solution

14 (a) Forms one correct AO1.1a M1 3U − U

Obtains two correct AO1.1b A1 1

Eliminates either U or T AO1.1a M1 2U = 0.68T