A Level Sample Paper 1 MS
A Level Sample Paper 1 MS
1(a) dy M1 1.1b
(i) = 12 x 3 − 24 x 2
dx A1 1.1b
d2 y
(ii) = 2
36 x 2 − 48 x A1ft 1.1b
dx
(3)
(b) dy
Substitutes x = 2 into their = 12 × 23 − 24 × 22 M1 1.1b
dx
dy
Shows = 0 and states ''hence there is a stationary point'' A1 2.1
dx
(2)
(c) d2 y
Substitutes x = 2 into their 2
= 36 × 22 − 48 × 2 M1 1.1b
dx
d2 y
= 48 > 0 and states ''hence the stationary point is a minimum'' A1ft 2.2a
dx 2
(2)
(7 marks)
Notes:
(a)(i)
M1: Differentiates to a cubic form
dy
A1: = 12 x 3 − 24 x 2
dx
(a)(ii)
d2 y dy
A1ft: Achieves a correct 2
for their= 36 x 2 − 48 x
dx dx
(b)
dy
M1: Substitutes x = 2 into their
dx
dy
A1: Shows = 0 and states ''hence there is a stationary point'' All aspects of the proof
dx
must be correct
(c)
d2 y
M1: Substitutes x = 2 into their
dx 2
Alternatively calculates the gradient of C either side of x = 2
A1ft: For a correct calculation, a valid reason and a correct conclusion.
d2 y
Follow through on an incorrect 2
dx
Question Scheme Marks AOs
3(a) Attempts ( x − 2 ) + ( y + 5 ) =
2
....
2
M1 1.1b
A1ft: k > −29 Also allow k − 29 Follow through on their rhs of ( x ± ...) + ( y ± ...) =
2 2
...
∫ ∫
t +1 1
Writes d=
t 1 + dt and attempts to integrate M1 2.1
t t
t + ln t ( +c )
= M1 1.1b
( 2a + ln 2a ) − ( a + ln a ) =
ln 7 M1 1.1b
7 7
a = ln with k = A1 1.1b
2 2
(4 marks)
Notes:
M1: Attempts to divide each term by t or alternatively multiply each term by t -1
∫ t dt = ln t.
1
M1: Integrates each term and knows The + c is not required for this mark
5 x +1 x +1 6
Attempts to substitute = into y=
⇒y 4 −7 + M1 2.1
2 2 ( x + 1)
Attempts to write as a single fraction
(2 x − 5)( x + 1) + 6 M1 2.1
y=
( x + 1)
2 x 2 − 3x + 1
y= −3, b =
a= 1 A1 1.1b
x +1
(3 marks)
Notes:
x +1 3
M1: Score for an attempt at substituting t = or equivalent into =
y 4t − 7 +
2 t
M1: Award this for an attempt at a single fraction with a correct common denominator.
x +1
Their 4 − 7 term may be simplified first
2
2 x 2 − 3x + 1
A1: Correct answer only y = −3, b =
a= 1
x +1
Question Scheme Marks AOs
1 9 M1 1.1b
=⇒k ln awrt − 0.144
4 16
1 9
V = 16000e
ln t
4 16
or V = 16000e −0.144t A1 1.1b
(ii) Uses their exponential model with t =3 ⇒ V =awrt 10 400 barrels B1ft 3.4
(5)
(7 marks)
Notes:
(a)(i)
B1: 10750 barrels
(a)(ii)
B1: See scheme
(b)(i)
M1: Suggests a suitable exponential model, for example V = Ae kt , V = Ar t or any other
suitable function such as=
V Ae kt + b where the candidate chooses a value for b.
dM1: Uses both ( 0,16000 ) and ( 4,9000 ) in their model.
With V = Ae kt candidates need to proceed to 9000 = 16000e 4 k
With V = Ar t candidates need to proceed to 9000 = 16000r 4
V Ae kt + b candidates need to proceed to 9000 = (16000 − b ) e + b where b is given
4k
With=
as a positive constant and A + b = 16000 .
M1: Uses a correct method to find all constants in the model.
A1: Gives a suitable equation for the model passing through (or approximately through in the
case of decimal equivalents) both values ( 0,16000 ) and ( 4,9000 ) . Possible equations for
the model could be for example
V 16000 × ( 0.866 ) V 15800e−0.146t + 200
t
V = 16000e −0.144t = =
(b)(ii)
B1ft: Follow through on their exponential model
Question Scheme Marks AOs
7 Attempts
M1 3.1a
AC = AB + BC = 2 i + 3 j + k + i − 9 j + 3 k = 3 i − 6 j + 4 k
Attempts to find any one length using 3-d Pythagoras M1 2.1
Finds all
= of AB 14, AC
= 61, BC
= 91 A1ft 1.1b
= 14 + 61 − 91
cos BAC M1 2.1
2 14 61
= 105.9° *
angle BAC A1* 1.1b
(5)
(5 marks)
Notes:
M1: Attempts to find AC by using AC= AB + BC
M1: Attempts to find any one length by use of Pythagoras' Theorem
A1ft: Finds all three lengths in the triangle. Follow through on their AC
2 2 2
using cos BAC
AB + AC − BC
M1: Attempts to find BAC =
2 AB AC
AB. AC
Allow this to be scored for other methods such as cos BAC =
AB AC
A1*: This is a show that and all aspects must be correct. Angle BAC = 105.9
Question Scheme Marks AOs
M1 3.1a
2
Attempts to sketch both y = ln(2x – 5) and y = 30 – 2x
2
States that y = ln(2x – 5) meets y = 30 – 2x in just one place,
therefore y = ln(2x – 5) = 30 – 2x has just one root ⇒ f (x) = 0 has A1 2.4
just one root
(2)
(6 marks)
Notes:
(a)
M1: Attempts f(x) at both x = 3.5 and x = 4 with at least one correct to 1 significant figure
A1*: f (3.5) and f(4) correct to 1 sig figure (rounded or truncated) with a correct reason and
conclusion. A reason could be change of sign, or f (3.5) × f (4) < 0 or similar with f(x)
being continuous in this interval. A conclusion could be 'Hence root' or 'Therefore root in
interval'
(b)
f ( x0 ) 3.099
M1: Attempts x=
1 x0 − evidenced by x1= 4 −
f ′( x0 ) 16.67
A1: Correct answer only x1 = 3.81
(c)
M1: For a valid attempt at showing that there is only one root. This can be achieved by
2
• Sketching graphs of y = ln(2x – 5) and y = 30 – 2x on the same axes
2
• Showing that f(x) = ln(2x – 5) + 2x – 30 has no turning points
2
• Sketching a graph of f(x) = ln(2x – 5) + 2x – 30
A1: Scored for correct conclusion
Question Scheme Marks AOs
10 sin(θ + h) − sin θ
Use of B1 2.1
(θ + h) − θ
Uses the compound angle identity for sin( A + B) with=A θ=
,B h
M1 1.1b
⇒ sin(θ + h) =
sin θ cos h+ cosθ sin h
sin(θ + h) − sin θ sin θ cos h+ cosθ sin h − sin θ
Achieves = A1 1.1b
h h
sin h cos h − 1
= cosθ + sin θ M1 2.1
h h
sin h cos h − 1
Uses h → 0, → 1 and →0
h h
sin(θ + h) − sin θ
Hence the limit h→0 = cos θ and the gradient of A1* 2.5
(θ + h) − θ
dy
the chord → gradient of the curve ⇒ = cos θ *
dθ
(5 marks)
Notes:
B1: States or implies that the gradient of the chord is sin(θ + h) − sin θ or similar such as
h
sin(θ + δθ ) − sin θ
for a small h or δθ
θ + δθ − θ
M1: Uses the compound angle identity for sin(A + B) with= , B h or δθ
A θ=
sin θ cos h+ cosθ sin h − sin θ
A1: Obtains or equivalent
h
sin h cos h − 1
M1: Writes their expression in terms of and
h h
dy
A1*: Uses correct language to explain that = cos θ
dθ
sin h
For this method they should use all of the given statements h → 0, → 1,
h
cos h − 1 sin(θ + h) − sin θ
→ 0 meaning that the limit h→0 = cos θ
h (θ + h) − θ
→ gradient of the curve ⇒ dy
and therefore the gradient of the chord cos θ
=
dθ
Question Scheme Marks AOs
h
sin
= 2 × cos θ + h M1 2.1
h
2
2
h
sin
2 →1 h
Uses h → 0, h → 0 hence and cos θ + → cos θ
2 h 2
2
A1* 2.5
sin(θ + h) − sin θ
Therefore the limit h→0 = cos θ and the gradient of
(θ + h) − θ
the chord → gradient of the curve ⇒ dy =
cos θ *
dθ
(5 marks)
Additional notes:
dy
A1*: Uses correct language to explain that = cos θ . For this method they should use the
dθ
h
sin
2 →1 h
(adapted) given statement h → 0, h → 0 hence with cos θ + → cos θ
2 h 2
2
sin(θ + h) − sin θ
meaning that the limit h→0 = cos θ and therefore the gradient of the
(θ + h) − θ
dy
chord → gradient of the curve ⇒ cos θ
=
dθ
Question Scheme Marks AOs
−0.4 ± ( 0.4 )
2
− 4 ( −0.002 )(1.8 ) dM1 1.1b
d=
2 × −0.002
Distance = awrt 204 ( m ) only A1 2.2a
(3)
(b) States the initial height of the arrow above the ground. B1 3.4
(1)
(c) 1.8 + 0.4d − 0.002d 2 = (
−0.002 d 2 − 200d + 1.8 ) M1 1.1b
= (
−0.002 (d − 100) 2 − 10000 + 1.8) M1 1.1b
12 (a) aT b ⇒ log10 N =
N= log10 a + log10 T b M1 2.1
Uses the graph to find both a and b a = 10intercept and b = gradient M1 1.1b
We cannot ‘extrapolate’ the graph and assume that the model still
A1 3.5b
holds
(2)
(d) States that 'a' is the number of microbes 1 day after the start of the
B1 3.2a
experiment
(1)
(9 marks)
Question 12 continued
Notes:
(a)
M1: Takes logs of both sides and shows the addition law
M1: Uses the power law, writes log
=10 N =
log10 a + b log10 T and states and c log10 a
m b=
(b)
M1: Uses the graph to find either a or b a = 10intercept or b = gradient. This would be implied by
the sight of=b 2.3 or
= a 101.8 ≈ 63
M1: Uses the graph to find both a and b a = 10intercept and b = gradient. This would be implied
by the sight of=b 2.3 and
= a 101.8 ≈ 63
M1: Uses T =3 ⇒ N =aT b with their a and b. This is implied by an attempt at 63 × 32.3
A1: Accept a number of microbes that are approximately 800. Allow 800 ± 150 following
correct work.
There is an alternative to this using a graphical approach.
M1: 3 ⇒ log10 T ≈ 0.48
Finds the value of log10 T from T =3. Accept as T =
M1: Then using the line of best fit finds the value of log10 N from their ''0.48''
Accept log10 N ≈ 2.9
M1: Finds the value of N from their value of log10 N log10 N ≈ 2.9 ⇒ N = 10' 2.9 '
A1: Accept a number of microbes that are approximately 800. Allow 800 ± 150 following
correct work
(c)
M1 For using N = 1000000 and stating that log10 N = 6
A1: Statement to the effect that ''we only have information for values of log N between 1.8 and
4.5 so we cannot be certain that the relationship still holds''. ''We cannot extrapolate with
any certainty, we could only interpolate''
There is an alternative approach that uses the formula.
1000000
log10
M1: Use N = 1000000 in their N= 63 × T 2.3 ⇒= log10 T 63 ≈ 1.83 .
2.3
A1: The reason would be similar to the main scheme as we only have log10 T values from 0 to
1.2. We cannot ‘extrapolate’ the graph and assume that the model still holds
(d)
B1: Allow a numerical explanation T =1 ⇒ N =a1b ⇒ N =a giving a is the value of N at T =1
Question Scheme Marks AOs
13(a) dy
dy
Attempts = dt M1 1.1b
dx dx
dt
dy 3 sin 2t
= =( 2 3 cos t ) A1 1.1b
dx sin t
(2)
(b) 2π dy 3 sin 2t
Substitutes t =
3
in
dx
=
sin t
= (− 3) M1 2.1
1 1
Uses gradient of normal = − =
M1 2.1
dy 3
dx
3
Coordinates of P = −1, − B1 1.1b
2
3 1
Correct form of normal y + = ( x + 1) M1 2.1
2 3
Completes proof ⇒ 2 x − 2 3 y − 1 =0 * A1* 1.1b
(5)
(c) Substitutes x = 2cos t and y = 3 cos 2t into 2 x − 2 3 y − 1 =0 M1 3.1a
(13 marks)
Question 13 continued
Notes:
(a)
dy
dy sin 2t
M1: Attempts = dt and achieves a form k Alternatively candidates may apply the
dx dx sin t
dt
sin t cos t
double angle identity for cos 2t and achieve a form k
sin t
3 sin 2t
A1: Scored for a correct answer, either or 2 3 cos t
sin t
(b)
2π dy
M1: For substituting t = in their which must be in terms of t
3 dx
dy
M1: Uses the gradient of the normal is the negative reciprocal of the value of . This may be
dx
seen in the equation of l.
3
B1: States or uses (in their tangent or normal) that P = −1, −
2
3
M1: Uses their numerical value of −1 dy with their −1, − to form an equation of the
dx 2
normal at P
A1*: This is a proof and all aspects need to be correct. Correct answer only 2 x − 2 3 y − 1 =0
(c)
M1: For substituting x = 2cos t and y = 3 cos 2t into 2 x − 2 3 y − 1 =0 to produce an equation
in t. Alternatively candidates could use =
cos 2t 2 cos 2 t − 1 to set up an equation of the form
=y Ax 2 + B .
M1: Uses the identity =
cos 2t 2 cos 2 t − 1 to produce a quadratic equation in cost
In the alternative method it is for combining their=y Ax 2 + B with 2 x − 2 3 y − 1 =0 to get
an equation in just one variable
A1: For the correct quadratic equation 12 cos 2 t − 4 cos t − 5 =0
Alternatively the equations in x and y are 3 x 2 − 2 x − 5 =0 12 3 y 2 + 4 y − 7 3 =
0
M1: Solves the quadratic equation in cost (or x or y) and rejects the value corresponding to P.
5 5
M1: Substitutes their cos t = or their t = arccos in x = 2cos t and y = 3 cos 2t
6 6
If a value of x or y has been found it is for finding the other coordinate.
5 7 5 7
A1: Q= , 3 . Allow=x = ,y 3 but do not allow decimal equivalents.
3 18 3 18
Question Scheme Marks AOs
0.5 A1 1.1b
2
{3 + 2.2958 + 2 ( 2.3041 + 1.9242 + 1.9089 )} =
4.393
(3)
(b) Any valid statement reason, for example
• Increase the number of strips B1 2.4
• Decrease the width of the strips
• Use more trapezia
(1)
(c)
For integration by parts on
∫ x 2 ln x dx M1 2.1
∫
x3 x2
= ln x − dx A1 1.1b
3 3
∫ −2 x + 5 dx =− x2 + 5x ( +c ) B1 1.1b
Look for
∫ x2=
ln x dx Ax3 ln x −
∫ Bx 2 dx
∫
x3 x2
A1: ln x − dx
3 3
B1: Integrates the −2 x + 5 term correctly =− x2 + 5x
M1: All integration completed and limits used
a
M1: Simplifies using ln law(s) to a form + ln c
b
28
A1: Correct answer only + ln 27
27
Question Scheme Marks AOs
M1: This is scored for cancelling/ factorising out the exponential term. Look for an equation in
just cos 2x and sin 2x
A1*: Proceeds to tan 2 x = 2 . This is a given answer.
(b) (i)
π + arctan 2
M1: Solves tan 4 x = 2 attempts to find the 2nd solution. Look for x =
4
nd
Alternatively finds the 2 solution of tan 2 x = 2 and attempts to divide by 2
A1: Allow awrt x = 1.02 . The correct answer, with no incorrect working scores both marks
(b)(ii)
arctan 2
M1: Solves tan 2 x = 2 attempts to find the 1st solution. Look for x =
2
A1: Allow awrt x = 0.478 . The correct answer, with no incorrect working scores both marks