AS

Mathematics
7356/1 - Paper 1
Mark scheme

7356
June 2018

Version/Stage: 1.0 Final

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Mark scheme instructions to examiners

General

The mark scheme for each question shows:

 the marks available for each part of the question
 the total marks available for the question
 marking instructions that indicate when marks should be awarded or withheld including the principle
on which each mark is awarded. Information is included to help the examiner make his or her
judgement and to delineate what is creditworthy from that not worthy of credit
 a typical solution. This response is one we expect to see frequently. However credit must be given
on the basis of the marking instructions.

If a student uses a method which is not explicitly covered by the marking instructions the same
principles of marking should be applied. Credit should be given to any valid methods. Examiners should
seek advice from their senior examiner if in any doubt.

Key to mark types

M mark is for method

R mark is for reasoning
A mark is dependent on M or m marks and is for accuracy
B mark is independent of M or m marks and is for method and accuracy
E mark is for explanation
F follow through from previous incorrect result

Key to mark scheme abbreviations

CAO correct answer only

CSO correct solution only
ft follow through from previous incorrect result
‘their’ Indicates that credit can be given from previous incorrect result
AWFW anything which falls within
AWRT anything which rounds to
ACF any correct form
AG answer given
SC special case
OE or equivalent
NMS no method shown
PI possibly implied
SCA substantially correct approach
sf significant figure(s)
dp decimal place(s)

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Examiners should consistently apply the following general marking principles

No Method Shown

Where the question specifically requires a particular method to be used, we must usually see
evidence of use of this method for any marks to be awarded.

Where the answer can be reasonably obtained without showing working and it is very unlikely that the
correct answer can be obtained by using an incorrect method, we must award full marks. However,
the obvious penalty to students showing no working is that incorrect answers, however close, earn no
marks.

Where a question asks the student to state or write down a result, no method need be shown for full
marks.

Where the permitted calculator has functions which reasonably allow the solution of the question
directly, the correct answer without working earns full marks, unless it is given to less than the
degree of accuracy accepted in the mark scheme, when it gains no marks.

Otherwise we require evidence of a correct method for any marks to be awarded.

Diagrams

Diagrams that have working on them should be treated like normal responses. If a diagram has been
written on but the correct response is within the answer space, the work within the answer space
should be marked. Working on diagrams that contradicts work within the answer space is not to be
considered as choice but as working, and is not, therefore, penalised.

Work erased or crossed out

Erased or crossed out work that is still legible and has not been replaced should be marked. Erased
or crossed out work that has been replaced can be ignored.

Choice

When a choice of answers and/or methods is given and the student has not clearly indicated which
answer they want to be marked, mark positively, awarding marks for all of the student's best attempts.
Withhold marks for final accuracy and conclusions if there are conflicting complete answers or when an
incorrect solution (or part thereof) is referred to in the final answer.

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Q Marking Instructions AO Marks Typical Solution

1 Selects correct answer AO1.1b B1 (–1, 8)

Total 1

Q Marking Instructions AO Marks Typical Solution

2 Selects correct answer AO1.1b B1 2
3

Total 1

Q Marking Instructions AO Marks Typical Solution

3 Correctly identifies the two end AO1.2 M1
points 90 and 270
π 3π
Condone 2 and 2
Correctly uses inequalities 90° < x < 270°
May state (90, 270) – must be AO2.5 A1
round brackets
π 3π
Again, condone 2 and 2
Total 2

Q Marking Instructions AO Marks Typical Solution

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4(a) Expands (1 – 3x) showing AO1.1a M1 1 + 4(–3x) + 6(–3x)2
a 1, a (±3x) term and a (±3x)2 term
Uses correct coefficients, AO1.1b A1 1 – 12x + 54x2
4 & 6 (PI by correct answer, ignore
sign errors)
Obtains totally correct expansion AO1.1b A1
Ignore extra terms
(b) Selects value to use for x and Need x = 0.002
substitutes it in their expansion. 1 – 12×0.002 + 54×0.0022
AO2.2a M1
Correct value, or solves
1 – 3x = 0.994
Evaluates expression AO1.1b A1 =0.976216
0.976216 CAO for three terms or
0.976215 CAO for four or five
terms used and shown
Total 5

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Q Marking Instructions AO Marks Typical Solution

5 Forms an equation for gradient of M1 𝑑−2 1
CD = ¼ or –¼ of the form =
AO3.1a 6−𝑐 4
difference in y over difference in x
(or vice versa = 4 or -4) 4d – 8 = 6 – c
Obtains a correct equation for c & d AO1.1b A1 c + 4d = 14

Forms an equation for the mid- AO3.1a M1 2+𝑑 𝑐+6

+ 4( ) = 11
point of CD lying on y + 4x = 11 2 2

Obtains correct equation for c & d AO1.1b A1 4c + d = –4

(any correct form)
c = –2 d = 4
Solves for c and d CAO AO1.1b A1

Total 5

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Q Marking Instructions AO Marks Typical Solution

6(a) Uses area of ADB = area of CDB AO3.1a M1
or area of ADB = ½ area of ABC

Possibly by use of “½ab sinC”

twice

Area of ADB = Area of CDB

Deduces that AO1.1b A1
AC = 2 x AD = 2 x AB or equivalent CD = AD = c
AC = 2c

Uses trigonometry involving sin 𝑐 1

and tan based on triangle with AO1.1a M1 cos A = 2𝑐 = 2 so A = 60°
AC = 2 x AB
tan A = √3
Obtains correct conclusion (AG) AO2.1 R1
Sets out a well-constructed √3
sin A =
mathematical argument. Use of 60° 2
or equivalent must be justified
2sin A = √3 = tan A
(b)(i) Uses tan A = sin A
cosA sin A = 2 sin A
AO1.1a M1
and multiplies cos A
Or Uses sketch of two graphs to
sin A = 2 sin A cos A
show two intersections

Solves the equation to give A = 0°

and 60°
AO1.1b A1
Or interprets intersections of
graphs of the correct shape between sin A(1 – 2cos A) = 0
0° and 90° to be the solutions sin A = 0 or cos A = ½
A = 0° and A = 60°
Special case
0° and 60° stated but not justified
award B1. Stated and verified
award B2

(b)(ii) Selects A = 60°. (Can be earned AO3.2a B1 We need A = 60°

with no other working shown)

Total 7

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Q Alternative marking Instructions AO Marks Typical Solution

6(a) Obtains area formula for ABD AO3.1a M1
using sin A

Area of ADB = ½c2 sin A

Obtains expression for BC using AO1.1a M1 BC = tan A

tan A c
BC = c tan A

Obtains correct expression for area AO1.1b A1 Area of ABC = ½ c2 tan A

of ABC

Simplifies to correct conclusion AO2.1 R1

(AG) ½ c2 tan A = 2 x ½c2 sin A
Sets out a well-constructed
mathematical argument. tan A = 2 sin A

(b)(i) Uses tan A = sin A

cosA sin A = 2 sin A
and multiplies AO1.1a M1
cos A
Or Uses sketch of two graphs to sin A = 2 sin A cos A
show two intersections

Solves the equation to give A = 0°

and 60°
AO1.1b A1
Or interprets intersections of
graphs of the correct shape between sin A(1 – 2cos A) = 0
0° and 90° to be the solutions sin A = 0 or cos A = ½
A = 0° and A = 60°
Special case
0° and 60° stated but not justified
award B1. Stated and verified
award B2

(b)(ii) Selects A = 60°. (Can be earned AO3.2a B1 We need A = 60°

with no other working shown)

Total 7

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Q Marking Instructions AO Marks Typical solution

7 Investigates last digit of n. AO3.1a M1 Last digit of n determines last digit
Allow M1 for investigation of 2k + 1 of n4

Deduces that only need to AO2.2a M1 All even numbers divide by 2, so

investigate numbers ending in 1, 3, are not prime
7, 9 Any number ending in 5 is a
multiple of 5 so is not prime
Condone inclusion of 5 at this Primes > 5 end in 1, 3, 7 or 9
stage

Considers each in turn to show that AO1.1a M1

n4 will end in a 1 If n ends in 1, 14 is 1 so n4 ends in a
1
If n ends in 3, 34 is 81 so n4 ends in
a1
If n ends in 7, 74 is 2401 so n4 ends
Provides evidence that 14, 34, 74, 94 AO1.1b A1 in a 1
all end in a 1 If n ends in 9, 94 is 6561 so n4 ends
in a 1

Constructs rigorous mathematical AO2.1 R1

argument to show the required
result Statement proved by exhaustion
Only award if they have a
completely correct solution, which
is clear, easy to follow and contains
no slips.
Must include clear statement that
final digit of n determines final digit
of n4
Total 5

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Q Marking Instructions AO Marks Typical Solution

8(a) Reads graph and uses 10logP or AO3.4 M1 log10P = 2.18
10logV to get either P or V P = 151

Correctly obtains P and V AO1.1b A1 log10V = –0.15

AWRT 150 and AWRT 0.71 V = 0.708

(b) Calculates value of gradient to find d AO3.4 M1 log10P = log10 c + d log10V

Condone use of log d = gradient
Or uses a value of c plus a P/V pair
to find d

Obtains correct value for d AO1.1b A1 Gradient = d = –1.4

AWRT –1.4
Not necessarily a decimal
Calculates value of intercept to find AO3.4 M1
log10 c
Or uses a value of d plus a P/V pair Intercept = log10 c
to find c
Calculates correct value for c AO1.1b A1
AWRT 93 c = 93.3
(c) Uses their values of c and d in the AO1.1a M1 P = 93.3 × 2–1.4
d
formula P = cV
Obtains P value, including units AO3.2a A1 = 35.4 kilopascals
AWFW 30 to 40
Total 8

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Q Marking Instructions AO Marks Typical Solution

Shows how this particular value
9(a) has been calculated
(–6.51 – (–6)) ÷ 0.1
As in typical solution AO1.1b B1
Or (–6.51 – (–6)) ÷ (3.1 – 3)

(b) Calculates values for (x + h) and AO1.1b B1 3.01, –6.0501

f(x + h) CAO

Calculates value for gradient AO1.1b B1 –5.01

(c) Infers suggested limit AO2.2b B1 –5

(d) Recalls and applies formula for AO1.2 M1

gradient
𝑓(3+ℎ)−𝑓(3)
Substitutes correct expressions for AO1.1b A1 Gradient =
f(3 + h) and f(3) ℎ
(3 + ℎ) − (3 + ℎ)2 − (3 − 32 )
=
ℎ
Simplifies to obtain -h – 5 AO1.1b A1 −ℎ2 − 5ℎ
=
ℎ
= −ℎ − 5
Evaluates gradient at x = 3 and AO2.1 R1
shows that it is the required value.
Constructs rigorous mathematical As h → 0, gradient → −5
argument to show the required
result. When x = 3 gradient = –5
Only award if they have a
completely correct solution, using
h → 0 (not =0)
Total 8

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(d) Alternative AO1.2 M1 𝑓(𝑥+ℎ)−𝑓(𝑥)

Recalls and applies formula for Gradient =
ℎ
gradient
(𝑥 + ℎ) − (𝑥 + ℎ)2 − (𝑥 − 𝑥 2 )
=
Substitutes correct expressions for AO1.1b A1 ℎ
f(x + h) and f(x)
−ℎ2 − (2𝑥 − 1)ℎ
Simplifies to obtain -h – (2x - 1) AO1.1b A1 =
ℎ

= −ℎ − (2𝑥 − 1)

Evaluates gradient at x = 3 and AO2.1 R1 As h → 0, gradient → −(2𝑥 − 1)

shows that it is the required value.
Constructs rigorous mathematical When x = 3 gradient = –5
argument to show the required
result.
Only award if they have a
completely correct solution, which
is clear, easy to follow and contains
no slips.
Total 4

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Q Marking Instructions AO Marks Typical Solution

3
10(a) Verifies that x = 1 gives y =3 AO1.1b B1 𝑦 = 2 × 12 − 8 × 12 + 8 × 1 + 1
=3
3
Expresses x√𝑥 as 𝑥 2 AO1.1b B1 3
𝑦 = 2𝑥 2 − 8𝑥 2 + 8𝑥 + 1
Attempts to differentiate (at least AO1.1a M1
one term correct)
𝑑𝑦
= 4𝑥 − 12√𝑥 + 8
Correctly differentiates AO1.1b A1 𝑑𝑥

𝑑𝑦 AO2.4 E1
Explains 𝑑𝑥 = 0 for stationary or For stationary point
maximum point 4(√𝑥)2 − 12√𝑥 + 8=0
Must be explicitly seen
𝑑𝑦 AO1.1b B1
Shows solution of 𝑑𝑥 = 0 to give √𝑥 = 1 𝑜𝑟 √𝑥 = 2
𝑥 = 1 (and 𝑥 = 4)
(May be awarded for work seen in 𝑥 = 1 𝑜𝑟 𝑥 = 4
(b))
or correct verification of x = 1
Differentiates again AO1.1a M1 𝑑2 𝑦 6
2
=4−
(May be awarded for work seen in 𝑑𝑥 √𝑥
(b))
𝑑2 𝑦
x = 1 gives 𝑑𝑥 2
= −2
Shows that x = 1 gives a negative AO1.1b A1
value (in a correct second
differential)
Negative so maximum when x = 1
Concludes that maximum point is AO2.1 R1
at (1, 3).
Maximum at (1, 3)
Constructs rigorous mathematical
argument to show the required
result.
Failure to score E1 does not rule
out award of this mark
(b) States coordinates AO1.1b B1 (4, 1)

States minimum point AO1.1b B1 Minimum

Total 11

Notes:

A candidate who does not handle the x√𝑥 term can score B1 B0 M1 A0 E1 B0 M1 A0 R0

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Q Marking Instructions AO Marks Typical Solution

11 Circles correct answer AO1.1b B1 a = 28

Total 1

Q Marking Instructions AO Marks Typical Solution

12 Circles correct answer AO2.2a B1 F-R=3

Total 1

Q Marking Instructions AO Marks Typical Solution

13(a) Draws first stage of graph correctly. AO3.3 B1 Line connecting (0, 0) to (4, 3).

Draws second stage correctly AO3.3 B1F Line connecting (4, 3) to (9, -3).
Line moving down by 6 ms-1 in 5s

Deduces final stage correctly AO2.2a B1F Line connecting (9, -3) to (20, -3).
Horizontal line of length 33/v where
v is the speed of the vehicle at the
end of the second stage.

13(b) Finds at least one non-rectangular AO1.1a M1 t between 0 & 4: Area of triangle
area. = 3 x 4 ÷ 2 = 6 m (forward)

As typical solution t between 4 & 6.5: Area of triangle

= 3 x 2.5 ÷ 2 = 3.75 m (forward)
Or t between 0 & 6.5: Area of
triangle t between 6.5 & 9: Area of triangle
= 3 x 6.5 ÷ 2 = 9.75 m (forward) = 2.5 x -3 ÷ 2 = -3.75 m
(backwards)
t between 6.5 & 20: Area of
trapezium t between 9 and 20: Area of rect.
= 0.5(13.5 + 11) x (-3) = -36.75 m = -3 x 11 = -33 m (backwards)
(backwards)

Subtracts their areas below axis AO1.1a M1 Displacement from O is

from areas above axis. OE 9.75 – 36.75 = –27 m

Calculates distance from P AO3.2a A1 Distance is 27m

correctly. CAO. Units not required
Total 6

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Q Marking Instructions AO Marks Typical Solution

14(a) Forms two equations of motion for AO3.4 M1 1.8 x 9.81 – T = 1.8 x a
1.8 and 1.2 kg mass, three terms,
condone sign error.
“Whole string” approach scores M0
T – 1.2 x 9.81 = 1.2 x a
Obtains two correct equations AO1.1b A1

𝑎 = 1.96 m s-2
Solves to find correct value for 𝑎 AO1.1b A1
0.2g or AWRT 1.96
1.5 = ½ x 1.96 x 𝑡2
Uses 𝑠 = 𝑢𝑡 + ½ 𝑎𝑡 2 with their AO1.1a M1
calculated 𝑎 value

𝑡 = 1.24 seconds
Calculates correct 𝑡 value AO1.1b A1
AWRT 1.24

14(b) Any valid assumption stated. AO3.5b E1 The string is long enough so that
Do not allow any comment already lighter mass does not reach the
stated as an assumption in the peg before the heavier mass hits
question. the ground.
Air resistance is permitted.
Total 6

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Q Marking Instructions AO Marks Typical Solution

15(a) States that the resistance is less AO2.4 E1 Jason experiences less air
for the second rider so the force resistance than Laura.
required for equilibrium is also
less, or mention of slipstreaming
OE

15(b)(i) Models situation by using given AO3.3 M1 As F = ma then a = - 0.625 m s-2

mass and total resistance force
to form equation of motion PI

u = 25 km/h = 6.944 m s-1

Uses appropriate suvat formula. AO3.4 M1
May include u = 25. v = 0; use v2 = u2 + 2as so that
0 = 6.9442 + 2 x (-0.625) x s

States correct value for s AO1.1b A1 s = 38.6 m

(AWFW 38.5 to 38.6)
Or maximum u = 7.07 m s-1
or 25.5 km/h (AWRT)
Or a needs to be < -0.603
(AWRT)
Or Resistance needs to be
>38.5 N (AWFW 38.4 to 38.6)
Or v2 is -1.8 (AWRT) when
s = 40
Makes appropriate comparison AO3.2a E1 So Laura stops before reaching the
to conclude that Laura stops in accident
time. Not necessary to see
38.6 < 40, but comparison for
other variables must be clear.

15(b)(ii) States an assumption that, if AO3.5a E1F Taking account of reaction time
incorrect, would contradict the would mean she travelled a
conclusion in (i). (eg reaction distance before starting to brake.
time, diminishing resistive force
as speed drops OE)

Total 6

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Q Marking Instructions AO Marks Typical Solution

16(a) Shows integral of v with respect to t AO1.1a M1 ∫ 0.06(2 + 𝑡 − 𝑡 2 ) 𝑑𝑡

Condone omission of dt

Integrates with at least two correct 3

terms (condone omission of AO1.1b A1 = 0.12t + 0.03t 2 – 0.02t + c
constant at this stage) Any
equivalent form.

Finds constant using t = 0 and M1 Using t = 0, c = 3

AO2.2a
displacement of 3. PI.

Finds fully correct expression for r. AO1.1b A1 r = 0.12t + 0.03t2 – 0.02t3 + 3

16(b) Models problem as only force AO3.3 M1 a = −9.8 m s-2

acting is that due to gravity so that
v = 0 at highest point. (PI) v = 0 m s-1

Uses appropriate suvat formula M1

v = u + at with u = 3.43 and g AO1.1a 0 = 3.43 – 9.8tmax
negative or u = -3.43 and g positive

∴ tmax = 0.35 s
Finds tmax = 0.35 s (CAO) AO1.1b A1
Condone addition of the 2 seconds
to give t = 2.35 s or 2.4s
Total 7

TOTAL 80

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