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Mathematics
January 2008
Mark Schemes
Issued: April 2008
NORTHERN IRELAND GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION (GCSE)
AND NORTHERN IRELAND GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION (GCE)
MARK SCHEMES (2008)
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 29
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AMC1W8 3048.01
1
1 (a) f(2) = 16 + 20 10 = 26 M1W2 AVAILABLE
MARKS
26 153 W2 8
y
2 (i) A
2
M1W1
x
3
y
(ii)
2 A
x
M1W1
2
(iii)
y
4 A
x
3 M1W1 6
dy 2
3 (i) dx = 6x 10x + 6 MW4
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(i) 3 , 5
AVAILABLE
4 MW1 MARKS
2 2
41
(ii) mAC = = 3 M1W1
12
1
(iii) mBD = MW1
3
3
y 5 =1 x M1
2 3 2
Line BD 3y = x + 6 W1
(iv) 9y 3x = 18
4y 3x = 13
5y = 5 M1
y=1 W1
x = 3 W1
D = (3, 1) 9
5 (a) y = 2x 1 M1
x2 + (2x 1)2 = 10 M1
x2 + 4x2 4x + 1 10 = 0
5x2 4x 9 = 0 MW1
(5x 9)(x + 1) = 0 M1
9
x= or x = 1 W1
5
13
y= or y = 3 W1
5
(34)3 x
(b) =3 M1W1
(33)2x + 1
312 4x 1
6x + 3 = 3
3 M1
312 4x (6x + 3) = 31 W1
9 10x = 1 M1
4
x= 5 W1 12
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6 (i) C = 5x(x + 4) + 10(4x + 8) M1W1 AVAILABLE
MARKS
12 144 + 1456
x= or (x 14)(x + 26) = 0 M1
2
12 1600
x=
2
x = 14 or x = 26 MW1
y
x M1
26 14
0 < x < 14
or 26 < x < 14 W1
= 10 (x 2)2 W1
(iii) x2 = 4x + 6
=> x2 + 4x + 6 = 0 M1
=> (x 2)2 = 10
=> (x 2) = 10
=> x = 2 10 W1
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(iv) AVAILABLE
y MARKS
10
x
2 10 2 2 + 10 MW2 10
500
8 (i) T = M1
v
dC
(ii) dv = 500 13 500 000v 3 M1W2
v = 30 km/h MW1
d2C
= 40 500 000v 4 MW1
dv2
d2C
when v = 30 2 = +ve \ minimum W1 9
dv
Total 75
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AMC2W8 3158.01
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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 candidates 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 candidates
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).
AMC2W8 3158.01 8
AVAILABLE
10 9 10 9 8
1 (1 + 2x)10 = 1 + 10(2x) + (2x)2 + (2x)3 M1W3 MARKS
2 32
= 1 + 20x + 180x2 + 960x3 W1 5
0.0051
2 (i) Ratio = = 0.01 M1W1
0.51
4x + x
3
3 (i) 2 dx
3
= 2x2 +c MW4
x
2
(ii) 1
4x +
3
x2
dx M1W1MW1
2
3
= 2x 2
x 1
= 2 22 3 2 12 3 W1
2 1
= 7.5 W1 9
4 (i) s = rV M1
1 = 1.5V W1
2
V= W1
3
Q 2
(ii) Angle GOC = = 0.9041 radians MW1
2 3
Using cosine rule GP2 = 1.52 + 2.52 2 1.5 2.5 cos 0.9041 M1W1
GP = 1.97 m W1
AMC2W8 3158.01 9
5 (i) AVAILABLE
MARKS
x tan x
0 tan 0 = 0
Q Q
tan = 0.267949
12 12
Q tan Q = 0.577350
6 6
Q Q
tan = 1
4 4
Q Q
tan = 1.732051 M1W3
3 3
Q
[ Q Q Q Q
]
3
tan x dx = f(0) + 2f + 2f + 2f +f M1
0 24 12 6 4 3
= 0.710 W1
(ii) y
MW2
(iii)
y
MW1 9
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6 (i) A(7, 5) B(1, 1) AVAILABLE
MARKS
7 + 1 , 5 1
Centre of circle has coordinates 2 2 = (3, 2) MW1
(iii) y = 3 x + 6
4
3
gradient of tangent = MW1
4
4
gradient of CD = MW1
3
4
y2= (x 3) M1
3
3y = 4x + 18 W1 9
AMC2W8 3158.01 11
7 (i) sin 2x = 0.5 for 0 x 2Q AVAILABLE
MARKS
Q
sin1 0.5 = radians MW1
6
q q
7 7
Q , 5Q , 13Q , 17Q
2x = M2W2
6 6 6 6
Q , 5Q , 13Q , 17Q
x= radians MW1
12 12 12 12
82/676
82/676
M1
x = 108, 288 W2 12
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8 (i) 32x1 = 4 AVAILABLE
MARKS
log 4
2x = 1 +
log 3
x = 1.13 W2
log4(x 4)
(ii) log16(x 4) = MW1
log4 16
log4 16 = 2 MW1
(x 8)2 = 0
x=8 W1 15
Total 75
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AMFP1W8 3152.01
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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 candidates 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 candidates
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).
AMFP1W8 3152.01 16
1 (i) If solution is not unique, then the determinant of coefficients is zero M1 AVAILABLE
l+3 9 MARKS
=0 W1
2 l
Expand determinant
l(l + 3) 18 = 0 M1W1
l2 + 3l 18 = 0
(l + 6)(l 3) = 0 MW1
l = 6, 3 W1
2 (i)
9 1 2 4 5 7 8
1 1 2 4 5 7 8
2 2 4 8 1 5 7
4 4 8 7 2 1 5
5 5 1 2 7 8 4
7 7 5 1 8 4 2
8 8 7 5 4 2 1
MW3
(iii) 82 = 1
Hence 8 is self-inverse MW1
3 (i) Determinant of A lI = 0 M1
1l 0 0
0 2l 3 =0 M1
0 3 2l
(1 l)[(2 l)2 9] = 0 MW1
1 l = 0 or (2 l)2 = 9
l=1 or 2 l = 3 or 2 l = 3
l = 1 l=5
Therefore the eigenvalues are l = 1, 1, 5 MW3
AMFP1W8 3152.01 17
(ii) l = 1 AVAILABLE
MARKS
1 0 0 x x
0 2 3 y = y M1
0 3 2 z z
x=x x=0
2y + 3z = y y=z MW1
3y + 2z = z y=z
0
z
z
0
1 W1
1
0
1
2 is the corresponding unit eigenvector W1
1
2
l=1
1 0 0 x x
0 2 3 y = y
0 3 2 z z
x=x x=x
2y + 3z = y y = 3z y=z=0 MW1
3y + 2z = z 3y = z
x
0
0
1
0 W1
0
l=5
1 0 0 x x
0 2 3 y =5 y
0 3 2 z z
AMFP1W8 3152.01 18
x = 5x x=0 AVAILABLE
MARKS
2y + 3z = 5y z=y MW1
3y + 2z = 5z y=z
0
z
z
0
1
1
0
1
2 W1
1
2
M1 = 1 3 MW1
0 1
x = 1 3 4 M1
y 0 1 2
x = 10
y 2
Hence P is the point (10, 2) MW1
AMFP1W8 3152.01 19
(iv) R = NM M1M1 AVAILABLE
MARKS
R = 1 0 1 3
0 1 0 1
R = 1 3 W1
0 1
(v) X = 1 3 x M1
Y 0 1 y
X = x 3y
MW1
Y=y
X + 3Y = x
5 (i) x2 + y2 + 8x + 14 = 0
centre is (4, 0) MW1
1 0
Gradient of radius = 3 + 4 = 1 MW1
(ii) x2 + y2 + 8x + 14 = 0
and
x2 + y2 4y 14 = 0
subtract to give
8x + 4y + 28 = 0 M1
2x + y + 7 = 0
y = 2x 7 MW1
Substitute into the equation of first circle to give
x2 + (2x + 7)2 + 8x + 14 = 0 M1MW1
x2 + 4x2 + 28x + 49 + 8x + 14 = 0
5x2 + 36x + 63 = 0
(5x + 21)(x + 3) = 0
x = 3, 4.2 MW2
Therefore the points of intersection are (3, 1) and (4.2, 1.4) MW2 13
AMFP1W8 3152.01 20
6 (a) z2 6z + 25 = 0 AVAILABLE
MARKS
6
36 4(25)
z= M1MW1
2
6 64
z= 2
6 8i
z= 2
(b) (i) The perpendicular bisector of (5, 3) and (1, 5) i.e. passes
through (2, 4) M1MW2
(ii) The half line through (2, 0) and with gradient 1 M1MW2
Im
x
(1, 5)
M(2, 4)
x
(5, 3)
p
4
(2, 0) Re
Hence the two lines cannot intersect and there is no common point
for both loci. MW1 16
Total 75
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MARK
SCHEME
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1 From calculator fx = 141 fx2 = 717 n = 36 AVAILABLE
MARKS
Mean = 141/36 = 3.92 M1W1
Tn1 = s = 2.17 M1W1 4
P(X = 2) = 0.2604762
P(X 2) = 0.865 W1 9
2 4 1
3 (i) No brothers 3 5 2 = 308
1 4 1 2 1 1 2 4 1
1 brother 3 5 2 + 3 5 2 + 3 5 2 = 14
30
1 1 1 1 4 1 2 1 1
2 brothers 3 5 2 + 3 5 2 + 3 5 2 = 307
1 1 1
3 brothers 3 5 2 = 301
Number of brothers
0 1 2 3
attending a match, x
8 14 7 1
P(X) = x 30 30 30 30
MW4
AMS1W8 3190.01 24
4 (i) Let X be the discrete r.v number of parties served in an evening AVAILABLE
MARKS
then X ~ Po(5),
e5 . 5x
P(X = x) =
x! M1
e . 54
5
P(X = 4) =
4!
= 0.175 W1
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5 (i) Let X be the discrete r.v the diameters of ball bearings produced in a factory AVAILABLE
X ~ N(, T2), Z ~ N(0, 1) MARKS
0.015 0.035
0.35
XX
0.960 m 1.070
1.811T = 1.070
2.170T = 0.960
= 1 ' (0.7224) W1
= ' (0.7224)
= 0.7648
= 76.5% M1W1 12
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AVAILABLE
6 (i) f(x) dx = 1 MARKS
5 2a
1 (x 1
2) dx + (a 2 x) dx = 1 M1W1M1
2 6 5
2 5 2
1 x
6[ 2x] 2 + [ax x ] = 1 MW1
2 4
2 2 2
1 5 1 2 2(2)] + [2a2 4a ] [5a 25] = 1
6 [ 2(5)] 6 [(2) 4
2 2 4
1 1
6 [4 2 ] + [a2 5a + 254 ] = 1
3
4 + a2 5a + 254 = 1
a2 5a + 6 = 0 W2
(a 3)(a 2) = 0 MW1
a=3 MW1
(ii) E(X) = xf(x) dx = Mean M1
5 6
1 x(x 2) dx + x(3 12 x) dx
2 6 5 M1MW1
5 2 6 2
( 16 x 13 x) dx + (3x 12 x ) dx
2 5
3 2 5
2 3 6
x x 3x x
2 MW1
18 6 2 6 5
2
1 3 (2)2 3 3
1 3 (5) 3 2 (6) 3 2 (5)
18 (5) 18 (2 )
+ 2 (6) 2 (5)
6 6 6 6
25 2
9 + 9 + 18 503
= 133 W1 13
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7 poor quality AVAILABLE
MARKS
0.04
James
0.3 Robert
George
(i) P(poor quality) = 0.45 0.04 + 0.3 0.02 + 0.25 0.03 M1W1
= 0.018 + 0.006 + 0.0075 = 0.0315 W1
Total 75
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Module M1: Mechanics 1
[AMM11]
MARK
SCHEME
AMM1W8 3156.01
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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 candidates 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 proves 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 candidates
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).
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1 Resolve along 3 N 34 cos 55 = 0.7056 M1M1W1 AVAILABLE
Resolve along 2 N 24 sin 55 = 1.2766 M1W1 MARKS
0.7056
q
R
1.2766
MW1
R = 0.70562 + 1.27662 M1
= 1.46 N W1
tan q = 1.2766
0.7056
q = 61.1 MW1 9
N F
2 (i)
0.03g
30
MW2
F = mN M1
= 0.2546m W1
0.03g sin 30 = 0.2546m
m = 0.577 W1 9
3 (i) R N
A 1 1 1 0.2 0.8 B
P mg Q
80g
MW2
AMM1W8 3156.01 31
(iii) If about to tilt R = 0 M1 AVAILABLE
MARKS
4 (i) R
T
m
mg T
2m
2mg
MW2
a = 2 g m s2 MW1
3
2
(iii) v = 2u, u = u, a = g, t = S
3
v = u + at M1
2
2u = u + gS W1
3
3u
S= seconds W1 10
2g
5 (i) F = ma
(ii) Integrating
a = 0.8 0.6t m s2 M1
v = 0.8t 0.3t2 + c W1
If t = 0, v = 0, hence c = 0 MW1
(iii) Integrating
v = 0.8t 0.3t2 M1
s = 0.4t2 0.1t3 + d W1
If t = 0 then s = 0, hence d = 0 MW1
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(iv) If v = 0.4 0.8t 0.3t2 = 0.4 M1 AVAILABLE
3t2 8t + 4 = 0 MARKS
(3t 2)(t 2) = 0
2
t= ,2 W1
3
If t 2, s = 0.4 22 0.1 23
= 1.6 0.8 = 0.8 m MW1 12
(ii) 1178 N
1.55 kg a
1.55g N
Using F = ma M1
1.55g 1178 = 1.55a W1
a = 750 m s2 W1
7 (i) Velocity
15 m s1
T 10 s time MW2
(ii) acceleration = gradient of speed line M1
a = 15 , deceleration = 1.5 m s2 W1
10
(iii) Distance travelled by bus = 15 T + 1 10 15 = 15T + 75 M1MW2
2
AMM1W8 3156.01 33
(iv) Distance travelled by car s = ut + 1 at2 M1 AVAILABLE
MARKS
2
s = 1 5 (T + 5)2 W1W1
2 3
Distances equal 15T + 75 = 1 5 (T + 5)2 MW1
2 3
90T + 450 = 5T 2 + 50T + 125
5T 2 40T 325 = 0
T 2 8T 65 = 0 W1
(T 13)(T + 5) = 0
T = 13 W1
Total 75
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