Specimen Paper 1 Markscheme
Specimen Paper 1 Markscheme
Specimen Paper 1 Markscheme
Specimen
These general marking principles must be applied by all examiners when marking candidate answers. They should be applied alongside the specific content of the mark
scheme or generic level descriptions for a question. Each question paper and mark scheme will also comply with these marking principles.
• the specific content of the mark scheme or the generic level descriptions for the question
• the specific skills defined in the mark scheme or in the generic level descriptions for the question
• the standard of response required by a candidate as exemplified by the standardisation scripts.
GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 2:
Marks awarded are always whole marks (not half marks, or other fractions).
GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 3:
• marks are awarded for correct/valid answers, as defined in the mark scheme. However, credit is given for valid answers which go beyond the scope of the
syllabus and mark scheme, referring to your Team Leader as appropriate
• marks are awarded when candidates clearly demonstrate what they know and can do
• marks are not deducted for errors
• marks are not deducted for omissions
• answers should only be judged on the quality of spelling, punctuation and grammar when these features are specifically assessed by the question as indicated by
the mark scheme. The meaning, however, should be unambiguous.
GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 4:
Rules must be applied consistently, e.g. in situations where candidates have not followed instructions or in the application of generic level descriptions.
GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 5:
Marks should be awarded using the full range of marks defined in the mark scheme for the question (however; the use of the full mark range may be limited according
to the quality of the candidate responses seen).
Marks awarded are based solely on the requirements as defined in the mark scheme. Marks should not be awarded with grade thresholds or grade descriptions in
mind.
The following notes are intended to help with understanding of mark schemes in general, but individual mark schemes may include marks awarded for specific reasons
outside the scope of these notes.
Anything in the mark scheme which is in square brackets […] is not required for the mark to be earned, but if present it must be correct.
When a part of a question has two or more ‘method’ steps, the M marks are in principle independent unless the scheme specifically says otherwise; and similarly where
there are several B marks allocated. The notation ‘dep’ is used to indicate that a particular M or B mark is dependent on an earlier mark in the scheme.
Types of mark
A Accuracy mark, given for a correct answer or intermediate step correctly obtained. For accuracy marks to be given, the associated Method mark must be earned or
implied.
Abbreviations
–r 0 r 2r 3r x
–1
–2
–3
4 OB = a + c B1
2 1 B1
DC = 3 c or OD = 3 c
1 1 B1 Allow unsimplified
CE = (a − c) or OE = (a + 2c)
3 3
1 B1
DE = (a + c)
3
k=3 B1
5(a) p = 16 2 5p
B1 for loga = loga 20 oe
4
B1 for 16, nfww
5(b) (3(3x) – 1)(3x + 3) = 0 M1 For recognition of a correct quadratic in 3x and an attempt to
factorise or use the quadratic formula
x 1 2 M1 dep for a correct attempt to solve 3x = k, k > 0
3 =
3 A1 for one solution only, which must be from a correct solution
x = –1
6(b)(i) Undefined at x = 0 oe B1
6(b)(ii) 4=a+b M1 For attempt at h(1) and differentiation to obtain h′(1), must have
p
the form h′(x) = 3 oe
x
b = –8 A1 For both
a = 12
7(a) 1 B1
a + 4d = (a + 15d)
3
a + 4d + a + 15d = 33 B1
9 3 2 M1 for attempt to solve their equations simultaneously
a = 4, d =
2 A1 for both
J J N J NN M1 For correct use of the sum formula for 10 terms using their a and d
10 K 9 3O
S10 = 2 K2 KK OO + 9 KK OOO
4 2
L L P L PP
90 A1
a = 10 A1
a = 40 A1
Alternative (B1)
a + ar = 16
a (B1)
= 25
1−r
a2 – 50a + 400 = 0 (2) M1 for attempt to obtain a 3-term quadratic equation in a using
their equations
a = 10 and a = 40 (2) M1 for attempt to solve their quadratic
8(a) a 2 B1 for 1 term correct
1
9ln (2x + 3) + ln (3x − 1) − ln xC
B1 all correct
(ln(2a + 3) + ln(3a – 1) – ln a) – (ln 5 + ln 2) M1 Correct substitution of limits, dep on first B1, ignore equality
Must have 3 terms involving x
(2a + 3) (3a − 1) M1 For use of both addition and subtraction rules, ignore equality,
ln = ln 2.4 or for use of addition rule on each side of an equation
10a
6a2 – 17a – 3 = 0 A1
a=3 2 M1 for solution of their quadratic
A1 for a = 3 only
8(b)(i) 18k sin2 kx cos kx 2 M1 for p sin2 kx cos kx, where p is a multiple of k
8(b)(ii) 1 3 2 1 3
sin 2x + c B1 for sin 2x
6 6
s = (3t + 2) 3 + 6t (+ d)
10
5
1 2 M1 dep for use of v = 8 and t = 2 in their expression for s to find d
s= (3t + 2) 3 + 6t – 20
10
25 A1
, s = 54.3
3
10 (x – 2)2 + (y + 4)2 = 9 oe B1 For equation of the circle
When t =
(x – 2)2 + (2x + 1)2 = 9 oe M1 For obtaining an equation in one variable using their equation for
J y − 1N2 the circle and y = 2x – 3 and attempt to solve to obtain either x = …
or KK OO + (y + 4)2 = 9
or y = …
L 2 P
2 4 − 2 A1 for one correct set of coordinates
x= ,y= 3
5 5 A1 for a second correct set of coordinates
2 4 −
x=− ,y=− 3
5 5
J 4 N2 J 8 N2 M1 For use of Pythagoras’ theorem to obtain the length AB, using their
2
(AB) = KK OO + KK OO coordinates for A and B
5 5
L P L P
AB = 4 A1
XY = 6 B1
Area of kite = 12 A1 1
FT on their × AB × 6
2