Mark scheme Pure Mathematics Year 2 Unit Test 7: Parametric Equations

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1a M1 2.2a 5th
Makes an attempt to rearrange to make t the subject. Convert between
parametric
For example, is seen. equations and
cartesian forms
A1 1.1b
using substitution.
Correctly states

M1 2.2a
Makes an attempt to substitute into

For example, is seen.

Simplifies the expression showing all steps. A1 1.1b

For example,

(4)

1b M1 2.2a 5th
Interprets the gradient of line being −1 as and finds Convert between
parametric
equations and
M1 1.1b cartesian forms
using substitution.
Substitutes t = −1 to find x = and y =
And substitutes t = 0 to find x = 1 and y = 2
Makes an attempt to use Pythagoras’ Theorem to find the length M1 1.1b

of the line:

A1 1.1b

Correctly finds the length of the line segment, or states

(4)

(8 marks)

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2 M1 2.2a 6th
Recognises that the identity can be used to find
the cartesian equation. Convert between
parametric
M1 1.1b equations and
cartesian forms
States or using
trigonometry.
Also states

M1 1.1b
Substitutes and into

A1 1.1b

Solves to find , accept x < 1 or

(4 marks)

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3a M1 1.1b 6th
States and Convert between
parametric
M1 2.2a equations and
Recognises that the identity can be used to find cartesian forms
the cartesian equation. using
trigonometry.
A1 1.1b
Makes the substitution to find

(3)

3b States or implies that the curve is a circle with centre (−4, 3) M1 ft 2.2a 6th
and radius 7
Sketch graphs of
M1 ft 1.1b parametric
functions.
Substitutes to find x = −11 and y = 3 (−11, 3)

Substitutes to find x ≈ 2.06 and y = 6.5 (2.06, 6.5)

Could also substitute t = 0 to find x = −4 and y = 10 (−4, 10)

Figure 1 Draws fully A1 ft 1.1b

correct curve.

(3)

3c Makes an attempt to find the length of the curve by recognising M1 ft 1.1b 6th
that the length is part of the circumference. Must at least
attempt to find the circumference to award method mark. Sketch graphs of
parametric
functions.
A1 ft 1.1b
Uses the fact that the arc is of the circumference to write

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arc length =

(2)

(8 marks)

Notes
3b
Award ft marks for correct sketch using incorrect values from part a.
3c
Award ft marks for correct answer using incorrect values from part a.
3c

Alternative method: use , with and . Award one mark for the attempt and one for the correct
answer.

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4a Shows or implies that if y = 0, t = 1 M1 1.1b 7th

Solve coordinate
Finds the coordinates of P. A1 1.1b
geometry
problems
involving
parametric
equations.

(2)

4b Attempts to find a cartesian equation of the curve. For example, M1 2.2a 7th
Solve coordinate
t = x − 2 is substituted into geometry
problems
A1 1.1b involving
parametric
Correctly finds the cartesian equation of the curve
equations.

Accept any equivalent answer. For example,

(2)

4c M1 2.2a 7th
Finds Solve coordinate
geometry
M1 1.1b problems
involving
Substitutes t = −1 to find x = 1 and parametric
equations.
M1 1.1b
Finds the gradient of the normal

Substitutes t = −1 to find x = 1 and y = −2 A1 1.1b

Makes an attempt to find the equation of the normal. For M1 1.1b

example, is seen.

States fully correct answer A1 1.1b

(6)

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4d M1 ft 2.2a 7th
Substitutes and into obtaining Solve coordinate
geometry
problems
involving
parametric
Manipulates and simplifies this equation to obtain M1 ft 1.1b
equations.

Factorises and solves to find t = −1 or t = −11 M1 ft 1.1b

A1 ft 1.1b
Substitutes t = −11 to find x = −9 and , i.e.

(4)

(14 marks)

Notes
4c
Award ft marks for correct answer using incorrect values from part b.

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5a Interprets the stone hitting the ground as when M1 3.4 8th

Use parametric
equations in
Makes an attempt to use the quadratic formula to find t. M1 2.2a modelling in a
variety of
contexts.
For example, is seen.

Finds M1 1.1b

A1 3.2a
Deduces m. Accept awrt 24.6

(4)

5b M1 2.2a 8th
Finds Use parametric
equations in
Demonstrates an understanding that the greatest height will M1 3.1a modelling in a
variety of
contexts.
occur when . For example,

M1 1.1b
Solves to find
Makes an attempt to find the greatest height by substituting M1 ft 3.2a

into

For example,

A1 ft 1.1b
Finds y = =13.265… m. Accept awrt 13.3 m.

(5)

(9 marks)

Notes
5b

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can also be found using . This is an acceptable method.

5b
Award ft marks for correct sketch using incorrect values from earlier in part b.

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6a M1 1.1b 8th
Rearranges to obtain Use parametric
equations in
M1 1.1b modelling in a
variety of
Substitutes into
contexts.

For example, is seen.

A1 1.1b
Finds

(3)

6b Deduces that the width of the arch can be found by substituting M1 3.4 8th
into Use parametric
equations in
Finds x = 0 and x = 160 and deduces the width of the arch is A1 3.2a modelling in a
160 m. variety of
contexts.

(2)

6c Deduces that the greatest height occurs when M1 3.4 8th

Use parametric
equations in
modelling in a
Deduces that the height is 100 m. A1 3.2a variety of
contexts.

(2)

(7 marks)

Notes

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