POLICY GUIDELINES FOR MATHEMATICS PAPER

Paper Pattern and Distribution of Marks

Mathematics HSSC-II

The question paper is organized into following three sections, namely: "Section A, B &
C": Questions posed may be text based or derived/unseen but in similar pretext and difficulty
level as per the lessons taught in the course. Distribution of the questions with respect to
cognitive domain within each section shall roughly be around 30 percent Knowledge (K), 50
percent Understanding (U) and 20 percent Application (A).

The Questions in these subjects should be designed in such a manner that no pet-
definitions are asked or required from the candidates to be reproduced. Moreover the questions
should be appropriately designed whilst keeping in consideration the time for thought-process
(particularly in U and A Cognitive Domain questions) and the length of the subsequent text to be
produced by the candidates.

SECTION — A

This section consists of question number one with 20 compulsory structured part
questions - Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) of one mark each. These MCQs should
preferably be designed in such a way that they cover the whole course taught. These MCQs
should objectively test the understanding of the concepts of the candidates in these subjects.

SECTION — B

This section consists of question number two (02) with preferably 16 part questions –
Short Response Questions (SRQs) of four (04) marks each. The candidates are required to
attempt (respond to) any Twelve (12) SRQs for a maximum total of 48 marks in this section.

SECTION — C

This section consists of Six (06) Extended Response Question (ERQs) of 8 marks each.
Candidates are required to attempt (respond to) any Four (04) of these ERQs as per their choice
and convenience for a maximum of 32 marks. These questions may comprise of two or more part
questions each if deemed necessary by paper setter in order to balance out the distribution
various concepts and knowledge areas from different Cognitive Domains taught in course.

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 Annexure for Policy Guidelines for Paper Setting
Definitions and Disclaimer
Policy guidelines for paper setting vide Notification No.6-8/FBISE/RES/CC/918 dated 27 August
2019 have been conveyed for general information. Definitions of some terminologies and
disclaimers are given in this annexure.

1. Definitions
I. Cognitive Domains
Cognitive domain refers to development of mental skill and acquisition of
knowledge.
In the questions papers developed by Federal Board of Intermediate & Secondary
Education, Islamabad from hereon will be intended to test the following cognitive
domains of the candidates:
 Knowledge: Approximately 30% Question in each section
 Understanding: Approximately 50% Question in each section
 Application: Approximately 20% Question in each section
i. Knowledge (K)
Knowledge refers to the ability of the candidates to recall the learned or
memorized information or data.
Examples
o A child reciting the alphabets of English
o Memorization and reproducing the dates and other facts etc.
e.g. Pakistan came into being on 27th Night of Ramadan-ul-
Mubarak.
Related Verbs (Command Words)
Arrange, define, duplicate, label, list, memorize, name, order,
recognize, relate, recall, repeat, reproduce, state etc.

ii. Understanding (U)

Understand (also called Comprehension) refers to ability of the candidates
to comprehend (a set of) information and/or situation and provide his/her
response to it accordingly.
Examples
o Performing analyses and illustrating the observations
o Comprehending the concepts of Social, Natural and Physical
Sciences
e.g. Discuss different types of noise and their impact on
human health briefly.
Related Verbs (Command Words)
Classify, describe, discuss, explain, express, identify, indicate,
locate, recognize, report, restate, review, select, translate, rephrase,
differentiate, compare etc.
iii. Application (A)
Application refers to the ability to use learned material in new and concrete
situation to solve problems and/or to design a schedule or task.
Examples
o Performing analyses and illustrating the observations
o Comprehending the concepts of Social, Natural and Physical
Sciences
e.g. Illustrate the similes and metaphors given in the poem
Daffodils.
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 Related Verbs (Command Words)
Apply, choose, demonstrate, dramatize, employ, illustrate, interpret,
operate, practice, schedule, sketch, solve, use, write etc.

II. Sections of Paper

There are three or four (03 or 04) sections in each question paper:
i. Section-A
Contains Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). All questions are compulsory
without any external or internal choice. Usually comprises of 20% of total
marks of the (theory if applicable) paper.
ii. Section B
Contains Short Response Questions (SRQ). Candidates may have external
choice up to 33%. In addition to that internal choice may also be offered
based upon model, content and/or nature of the subject.
 This section may contain approximately 50% of total marks in
some of subjects of the (theory if applicable) paper.
iii. Section C
This section usually contains Extended Response Questions (ERQ).
Candidates may have external choice in the questions. In addition to that
internal choice may also be offered based upon model, content and/or nature
of the subject. For ERQs it may contain approximately 30% of total marks
in some subjects of the (theory if applicable) paper.

III. Choice
Sometimes the candidates are required to attempt a certain number of questions
from a given pool or group of questions, it is commonly known as choice in
questions.
There are two types of choices
i. External Choice
Whenever the candidates are required to solve (respond to) a certain number
of questions from a given pool it is called external choice. This choice may
be around 33% in a section.

e.g. 1. Answer any six parts in about 30-40 words each.

(Out of eight questions)
2. Attempt any eight questions from the following.
(Out of eleven questions)
ii. Internal Choice
Whenever the candidates have to solve (respond to) a question mandatorily
but they have an option within the question it is called internal choice.

2. Disclaimers
I. The cognitive levels and categories written in sample model paper are for
explanation purpose only. In the actual question papers administered during
examination shall not contain description of these cognitive domains.
II. Association of the cognitive domains is solely based on subject expert’s judgment and
may be subject to errors and/or omissions.
III. In the class rooms and during teaching the candidates (students) need to be taught about
the time management in accordance with allocation of marks to the questions.

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 Federal Board HSSC-II Examination
Mathematics Model Question Paper

Version Number

SECTION – A
Time allowed: 25 minutes Marks: 20
Note: Section-A is compulsory. All parts of this section are to be answered on the separately
provided OMR Answer Sheet which should be completed in the first 25 minutes and
handed over to the Centre Superintendent. Do not use lead pencil.

Q.1 Choose the correct answer i.e. A / B / C / D by filling the relevant bubble for each
question on the OMR Answer Sheet according to the instructions given there. Each
part carries one mark.
1. Let f ( x )=2 x +4 and h ( x )=3 x 2+ 4 . If g(x) be a function such that
f ( x ) ≤ g( x )≤ h(x ) for x ∈[−1 ,1] then lim
x →0
¿ g ( x ) is:
A. 2 B. 3
C. 4 D. 5
2. If domain of f ( x )= √ 4−x2 is [−2 ,2], then which of the following represents a
graph of f ( x )?
A. Circle B. Semi-circle
C. Square D. Hyperbola
3. Which of the following represents f −1 ( √2 ), if f ( x )= √ 2 tan x ?
π 7π
A. B.
4 20
π 3π
C. D.
2 4

4. If f ( x )=cos x, x ∈ ( π2 , π) then what results f ( 34π )?

'

√3 1
A. B.
2 √2
−√ 3 −1
C. D.
2 √2
5. In which of the following intervals, a function f ( x )=2 x 2−8 x +1 increases?
A. ¿ B. ¿
C. ¿ D. (2 , ∞)
6. For a function f ( x )=sin ( sin x ) what evaluates f ' ( 0)?
A. 1 B. 0
C. –1 D. does not exist
7. Which of the options represent f(x), if f ' ( x )=e x +sin x +1 and f ( 0 )=2?
A. f ( x )=e x + cos x+ x B. f ( x )=e x −cos x + x+ 2
C. f ( x )=x e x−1−cos x + x +3 D. f ( x )=e x + cos x

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 π
4 tan x
8. What evaluates e
∫ cos 2
dx ?
0 x
A. e–1 B. e
π
C. D. 0
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9. The graph of f ( x )=∫ g ( t ) dt is shown in the figure. For what value of x does
a
f(x) has its maximum value?
A. a B. b
C. c D. d

a b c d

10. Which of the following lines passes through (–7, 7), (–7, –7) and (–7, 0)?
A. x=−7 B. y=−7
C. x + y=−7 D. y=−x+7
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11. Let y= what is the number of x–intercepts and y–intercepts?
x
A. No intercepts B. Two x–intercepts
C. Two y–intercepts D. One x and one y–intercept

12. At what angle lines 3 y=2 x+ 5 and 3 x+ 2 y =8 cut each other?

π π
A. B.
6 4
π
C. 0 D.
2

13. Which of the following options does not satisfy 4 x−3 y <2?
A. ( 1 ,1 ) B. (0 , 0)
C. (3 , 0) D. (−2 , 1)

14. Through which graph, inequation 2 x+3 y > 4 states its solution set?
A. straight line B. half plane
C. parabola D. triangle

15. What is the equation of the axis of a parabola y 2−2 y +8 x−23=0?

A. y = –1 B. x=3
C. y=1 D. x = –3

16. If (5, –2), (5, 4) are the vertices of an ellipse, then centre of the ellipse is:
A. (0, 0) B. (5, 3)
C. (5, 1) D. (5, 0)

17. Which shape is the graph of 4 x2 + y 2−8 x + 4 y−9=0 ?

A. Circle B. Ellipse
C. Parabola D. Hyperbola

18. For what value of ∝, vectors 4 i+3 j−3 k and ∝i+3 k have the same magnitude?
A. ±5 B. 5
C. 25 D. –5

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 19. The covertices of hyperbola x2 – 4y2 = 16 are:
A. (± 4 ,0) B. (0 , ± 4)
C. (± 2 ,0) D. (0 , ± 2)

20. What is the projection of i−k along j+ k?

1 −1
A. B.
√2 2
−1
C. D. −1
√2
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Federal Board HSSC-II Examination

Mathematics Model Question Paper

Time allowed: 2.35 hours Total Marks: 80

Note: Sections ‘B’ and ‘C’ comprise pages 1-2 and questions therein are to be answered on the
separately provided Answer Book. Use supplementary answer sheet i.e., sheet B if required.
Write your answers neatly and legibly.

SECTION – B (Marks 48)

Q.2 Attempt any TWELVE parts. All parts carry equal marks. (12  4 = 48)
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i. If f ( x )= √ x +1 and g ( x )= , x ≠ 0 then find
x2
(a) fog(x ) (b) gof ( x) (c) fof (x ) (d) gog(x )
 tan   sin 
lim
ii. Evaluate  0 sin 3 
3

iii. Find
dy
if y=
(
( √ x+ 1 ) x 2 −1 )
, x≠1
dx 1
x 2 −1
dy
iv. Find if x=a (cos t +t sin t) and y=a(sin t−t cos t).
dx
v. Find y4 if y=cos3 x
1
vi. Use differentials to approximate the value of (33) 5 .

lnx
vii. Evaluate ∫ dx
x2
viii. A ball is moving in a straight line with acceleration a=2 t+8
(a) Find velocity of the ball if v=12 m/ Sec when t=0
(b) Find distance covered by the ball if s=0 when t=0
ix. Graph the solution region of the following system of linear inequalities by
shading:
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 3x  4 y  12 ; 3x  2 y  3 ; x  2 y  9

x. Show that the points A (0, 0), B (2, 1), C (3, 3) and D (1, 2) are the vertices of a
rhombus.
xi. Find equations of two parallel lines, perpendicular to 2 x− y +3=0 such that the
product of x and y–intercepts is 3.
xii. If the lines 3 y=4 x−5 and 3 y=−4 x−13 are diameters of a circle and the point
(−5 , 0) is also on that circle. Find the equation of this circle.
xiii. Write the equation of parabola with focus (–2, –7) that opens to the right and
contains the point (6, –1).

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xiv. Find the length of the chord cut off from the line 2 x+3 y =13 by the circle
x 2+ y 2=26.
xv. Find the volume of the parallelepiped for which the given vectors are the three
edges: u=i−4 j−k , v=i− j−2 k and w=2 i−3 j+k
xvi. Find the angle between the vectors: u=3 i+ j−k and v=2 i− j +k .

SECTION – C (Marks 32)

Note: Attempt any FOUR questions. All questions carry equal marks. (4  8 = 32)

Q.3 Let f ( x )= x−1 if x<3

{ 2 x+1 if x ≥ 3
(i) Sketch the graph of the function about x = 3
lim f ( x)
(ii) Find x 3
lim f ( x)
(iii) Find x 3
(iv) Is f(x) continuous at x = 3?
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Q.4 Consider the function f ( x )=sin x + cos 2 x , where x ∈(0 , 2 π )
2 √2
(i) Find f ' ( x )
(ii) Find f '' ( x )
(iii) Find possible extreme values of f(x)
(iv) Find the values of x ∈(0 , 2 π ) where f(x) has maximum and minimum values.
π
2
Q.5 For ∫ ( 1+sin cos x
x )(2+ sin x)
dx
0
1
du
(i) Transform the given definite integral into ∫
0 ( 1+u ) (2+u)
1
(ii) Resolve into partial fractions
( 1+u ) (2+u)
π
2
(iii) Evaluate the integral ∫ cos x
dx
0 ( 1+sin x )(2+ sin x)

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Q.6 The diagram shows the line l passing through A (−1 ,1 ) , B ( 5 , 5 ) . Given that C(4, 1). Find:
(i) Slope of line l y
l
(ii) Equation of line l B
(iii) Area of ∆ABC
(iv) The length of BC´ giving your
answer correct to two decimal A
places. C
x

Q.7 Each unit of food item X costs Rs. 25 and contains 2 units of protein and 4 units of iron
while each unit of food item Y costs Rs. 30 and contains 3 units of protein and 2 units of
iron. Each animal must receive at least 12 units of protein and 16 units of iron each day.
How many units of each food item should be fed to each animal at the smallest possible
cost?
Q.8 Find the centre, foci, eccentricity, vertices and equations of directices of the conic
x 2− y 2 +8 x−2 y−10=0

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