June 2018 MS - Paper 1 Edexcel Maths AS-level
June 2018 MS - Paper 1 Edexcel Maths AS-level
Summer 2018
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Summer 2018
Publications Code 8MA0_01_1806_MS
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PMT
All candidates must receive the same treatment. Examiners must mark the
last candidate in exactly the same way as they mark the first.
Examiners should mark according to the mark scheme not according to their
perception of where the grade boundaries may lie.
All the marks on the mark scheme are designed to be awarded. Examiners
should always award full marks if deserved, i.e. if the answer matches the
mark scheme. Examiners should also be prepared to award zero marks if the
candidate’s response is not worthy of credit according to the mark scheme.
Where some judgement is required, mark schemes will provide the principles
by which marks will be awarded and exemplification/indicative content will not
be exhaustive.
When examiners are in doubt regarding the application of the mark scheme to
a candidate’s response, a senior examiner must be consulted before a mark is
awarded.
Crossed out work should be marked UNLESS the candidate has replaced
it with an alternative response.
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M marks: Method marks are awarded for ‘knowing a method and attempting
to apply it’, unless otherwise indicated.
A marks: Accuracy marks can only be awarded if the relevant method (M)
marks have been earned.
B marks are unconditional accuracy marks (independent of M marks)
Marks should not be subdivided.
3. Abbreviations
These are some of the traditional marking abbreviations that will appear in the mark
schemes.
bod – benefit of doubt
ft – follow through
A marks are ‘correct answer only’ (cao.), unless shown, for example, as A1 ft to
indicate that previous wrong working is to be followed through. After a misread
however, the subsequent A marks affected are treated as A ft, but answers that don’t
logically make sense e.g. if an answer given for a probability is >1 or <0, should
never be awarded A marks.
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5. For misreading which does not alter the character of a question or materially
simplify it, deduct two from any A or B marks gained, in that part of the question
affected.
6. Where a candidate has made multiple responses and indicates which response
they wish to submit, examiners should mark this response.
If there are several attempts at a question which have not been crossed out,
examiners should mark the final answer which is the answer that is the most
complete.
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2. Formula
Attempt to use correct formula (with values for a, b and c).
2. Integration
n n 1
Power of at least one term increased by 1. ( x x )
Use of a formula
Where a method involves using a formula that has been learnt, the advice given is that the
formula should be quoted first.
Exact answers
Examiners’ reports have emphasised that where, for example, an exact answer is asked for, or
working with surds is clearly required, marks will normally be lost if the candidate resorts to
using rounded decimals.
AS Mathematics
Paper 8MA0 01 June 2018 Mark Scheme
1 4 3
= x 4x 2 x c A1 1.1b
6
(4 marks)
Notes
M1: Allow for raising power by one. x n x n1
Award for any correct power including sight of 1x
A1: Correct two ‘non fractional power’ terms (may be un-simplified at this stage)
A1: Correct ‘fractional power’ term (may be un-simplified at this stage)
A1: Completely correct, simplified and including constant of integration seen on one line.
Simplification is expected for full marks.
x4
Accept correct exact equivalent expressions such as 4 x x 1x1 c
6
3
x 4 24 x 2 6 x
Accept c
6
Remember to isw after a correct answer.
1 3
Condone poor notation. Eg answer given as x 4 4 x 2 x c
6
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2
x 8 x 17 0
scores M1 A1 A1
x 4
2
1 0
This is true because x 4 0 and when you add 1 it is going to be positive
2
......................................................................................................................................................
2
x 8 x 17 0
scores M1 A1 A0
x 4
2
1 0
which is true because a squared number is positive incorrect and incomplete
........................................................................................................................................................
2
x 8x 17 x 4 1
2
scores M1 A1 A0
2
Minimum is (4,1) so x 8x 17 0 correct but not explained
.........................................................................................................................................................
2
x 8x 17 x 4 1
2
scores M1 A1 A1
2
Minimum is (4,1) so as 1 > 0 x 8x 17 0 correct and explained
.......................................................................................................................................................
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2
x 8 x 17 0
scores M1 A0 (no explanation) A0
x 4
2
1 0
.............................................................................................................................................................
Method Two: Use of a discriminant
2
M1: Attempts to find the discriminant b 4ac with a correct a, b and c which may be within a
quadratic formula. You may condone missing brackets.
2
A1: Correct value of b 4ac 4 and states or shows curve is U shaped (or intercept is (0,17))
2
or equivalent such as ve x etc
2 2
A1: Explains that as b 4ac 0, there are no roots, and curve is U shaped then x 8x 17 0
……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Method Three: Differentiation
M1: Attempting to differentiate and finding the turning point. This would involve attempting to
dy
find , then setting it equal to 0 and solving to find the x value and the y value.
dx
dy
A1: For differentiating 2 x 8 (4,1) is the turning point
dx
A1: Shows that (4,1) is the minimum point (second derivative or U shaped), hence
2
x 8x 17 0
…………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Method 4: Sketch graph using calculator
M1: Attempting to sketch y x2 8x 17 , U shape with minimum in quadrant one
A1: As above with minimum at (4,1) marked
A1: Required to state that quadratics only have one turning point and as ''1'' is above the x-axis
2
then x 8x 17 0
(ii)
Numerical approach
Do not allow any marks if the student just mentions ''positive'' and ''negative'' numbers.
Specific examples should be seen calculated if a numerical approach is chosen.
M1: Attempts a value (where it is not true) and shows/implies that it is not true for that value.
2
For example, for 4 : 4 3 (4)2 and indicates not true (states not true, )
2
or writing 4 3 (4)2 is sufficient to imply that it is not true
A1: Shows/implies that it can be true for a value AND states sometimes true.
2
For example for +4 : 4 3 42 and indicates true
2 2
or writing 4 3 42 is sufficient to imply this is true following 4 3 (4)2
condone incorrect statements following the above such as ‘it is only true for positive numbers’ as
long as they state ''sometimes true'' and show both cases.
Algebraic approach
2
M1: Sets the problem up algebraically Eg. x 3 x 2 x k Any inequality is fine. You may
2
condone one error for the method mark. Accept x 3 x2 6 x 9 0 oe
3
A1: States sometimes true and states/implies true for x or states/implies not true for
2
3
x In both cases you should expect to see the statement ''sometimes true'' to score the A1
2
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(b)
M1: Correct use of Pythagoras theorem or modulus formula using their answer to (a)
Note that AB (9)2 (3)2 is also correct.
Condone missing brackets in the expression AB 92 (3)2
Also allow a restart usually accompanied by a diagram.
A1ft: AB 3 10 ft from their answer to (a) as long as it has both an i and j component.
It must be simplified, if appropriate. Note that 3 10 would be M1 A0
Note that, in cases where there is no working, the correct answer implies M1A1 in each part of
this question
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1 8 3
A1 1.1b
5 1 2
States neither with suitable reasons A1 2.4
(4)
(4 marks)
Notes
3 3
B1: States that the gradient of line l1 is or writes l1 in the form y x ...
4 4
y 9
M1: Attempts to find the gradient of line l2 using Condone one sign error Eg allow
x 6
1 8 3 3
A1: For the gradient of l2 or the equation of l2 y x ...
5 1 2 2
9
Allow for any equivalent such as or 1.5
6
A1: CSO ( on gradients)
3 3
Explains that they are neither parallel as the gradients not equal nor perpendicular as 1
4 2
oe
Allow a statement in words ''they are not negative reciprocals '' for a reason for not perpendicular
and ''they are not equal'' for a reason for not being parallel
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(3)
(5 marks)
(a)
B1: States one of the two errors.
Error One: Either in words states ‘They cannot use the subtraction law without dealing with the 2
x2
first’ or writes ' that line 2 should be log 2 ( 3) ' If they rewrite line two it must be
x
correct. Allow ‘the coefficient of each log term is different so we cannot use the subtraction law’
2
Allow responses such as ‘it must be logx before subtracting the logs’
Do not accept an incomplete response such as ''the student ignored the 2''. There must be some
reference to the subtraction law as well.
Error Two: Either in words states ‘They undo the log incorrectly' or writes that ‘if log 2 x 3 then
x 23 8 ' If it is rewritten it must be correct. Eg x log 2 9 is B0
B1: States both of the two errors. (See above)
(b)
M1: Uses a correct method of combining the two log terms. Either uses both the power law and the
x2
subtraction law to reach a form log 2 3 oe. Or uses both the power law and subtraction to
x
3
reach log 2 x 3
2
M1: Uses correct work to ''undo'' the log. Eg moves from log 2 Axn b Axn 2b
This is independent of the previous mark so allow following earlier error.
A1: cso x 4 achieved with at least one intermediate step shown. Extra solutions would be A0
SC: If the ''answer'' rather than the ''solution'' is given score 1,0,0.
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(c)
(i) B1: Maximum Profit = £ 100 000 with units. Accept 100 thousand pound(s).
(ii) B1: Selling price = £9 with units
SC 1: Missing units in (b) and (c) only penalise once in these parts, withhold the final mark.
SC 2: If the answers to (c) are both correct, but in the wrong order score SC B1 B0
If (i) and (ii) are not written out score in the order given.
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(a)(i)
M1: Attempts to differentiate (deals with the powers of v correctly).
dC A
Look for an expression for in the form 2 B
dv v
dC 1500 2
A1: 2
dv v 11
A number of students are solving part (a) numerically or graphically. Allow these students to pick
up the M1 A1 here from part (b) when they attempt the second derivative.
dC n
M1: Sets 0 (which may be implied) and proceeds to an equation of the type v k , k 0
dv
1
Allow here equations of the type n k , k 0
v
A1: v 8250 or 5 330 awrt 90.8 ( km h 1 ) .
As this is a speed withhold this mark for answers such as v 8250
dC dy
* Condone appearing as or perhaps not appearing at all. Just look for the rhs.
dv dx
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(a)(ii)
dC
M1: For a correct method of finding C = from their solution to 0.
dv
Do not accept attempts using negative values of v.
Award if you see v .., C ... where the v used is their solution to (a)(i).
A1ft: Minimum cost = awrt (£) 93. Condone the omission of units
Follow through on sensible values of v. 60 v 110
v C
60 95.9
65 94.9
70 94.2
75 93.6
80 93.3
85 93.1
90 93.0
95 93.1
100 93.2
105 93.4
110 93.6
(b)
d 2C dC
M1: Finds (following through on their which must be of equivalent difficulty) and
dv 2 dv
attempts to find its value / sign at their v
d 2C
Allow a substitution of their answer to (a) (i) in their
dv 2
d 2C
Allow an explanation into the sign of from its terms (as v > 0)
dv 2
d 2C d 2C 3000
A1ft: 2
0.004 0 hence minimum (cost). Alternatively 2
3 0 as v >0
dv dv v
Requires a correct calculation or expression, a correct statement and a correct conclusion.
d 2C
Follow through on their v (v > 0) and their
dv 2
d 2C d2 y
* Condone appearing as 2 or not appearing at all for the M1 but for the A1 the correct
dv 2 dx
notation must be used (accept notation C ).
(c)
B1: Gives a limitation of the given model, for example
It would be impossible to drive at this speed over the whole journey
The traffic would mean that you cannot drive at a constant speed
Any statement that implies that the speed could not be constant is acceptable.
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A1: Correct quadratic factor is 4 x 2 20 x 25 may be seen and awarded from part (a)
b 2
A1ft: BOTH x 2 , x 2.5 Follow through on their of their g( x) x 2 ax b
a
May see x 2 x 2.5 which is fine.
(c) (ii)
B1ft: For deducing that the solutions of g(2 x) 0 will be where x 1 and x 1.25
Condone the coordinates appearing 1, 0 and 1.25, 0
2
Follow through on their 1.25 of their g( x) x 2 ax b
………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
2
SC: If a candidate reaches g( x) x 2 2 x 5 , clearly incorrect because of Figure 2, we will
award
In (i) M1 A0 for x 2 or x 2
In (ii) B1 for x 1 and x 1.25
……………………………………………………………………………………………………
Alt (b) 4 x3 12 x 2 15 x 50 x 2 ax b
2
a 2 x3 2ba 2a 2 x 2 (b2 4ab) x 2b2
Either a 2 or b 5 A1 1.1b
2
Multiplies out expression x 2 2 x 5 and compares to
M1
4 x3 12 x2 15x 50
Requires either
3 3
( x h) x 2 2 2
f x 3x 3xh h 3x
lim h 0 h
Gradient of chord 3x2 3xh h2 As h 0 Gradient of chord tends to the gradient of
curve so derivative is 3x 2
2 2 2
f x 3x 3xh h 3x
lim h 0
2 2 2
Gradient of chord = 3x 3xh h when h 0 gradient of curve 3x
Do not allow h 0 alone without limit being considered somewhere:
2 2 2
so don’t accept h = 0 f x 3x 3x 0 0 3x
...........................................................................................................................................................
( x h) 3 x h
3
6 x 2 h2 2h3
Alternative: B1: Considers M1: As above A1: 3x 2 h2
2h 2h
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(2)
(c) Sets '512' b '144' a 36 b ... M1 2.2a
9
b 64 oe A1 1.1b
(2)
(8 marks)
9 9
x 9 x 9
9 x 9 x 2
11(a) alt 2 2 1 2 1 ... M1 1.1b
16
32
1 32 2 32
512 ... B1 1.1b
... 144 x ... A1 1.1b
Notes
(a)
M1: Attempts the binomial expansion. May be awarded on either term two and/or term three
Scored for a correct binomial coefficient combined with a correct power of 2 and a correct power
x 9 x2
of Condone 27. for term three.
16 2 16
9 9!
Allow any form of the binomial coefficient. Eg 9C2 36
2 7!2!
In the alternative it is for attempting to take out a factor of 2 (may allow 2n outside bracket) and
x
having a correct binomial coefficient combined with a correct power of
32
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4cos2 cos = 2 1 cos 2 M1 1.1b
Uses b2 4ac 0 and chooses the outside region (see note) for their dM1 3.1a
critical values (Both a and b must have been expressions in k)
15
Deduces k 0, k oe A1 2.2a
8
(6)
(9 marks)
Notes
(a)
2 2
M1: Attempts x 3 y 5 ..
This mark may be implied by candidates writing down a centre of 3, 5 or r 2 25
(i) A1: Centre 3, 5
(ii) A1: Radius 5. Do not accept 25
Answers only (no working) scores all three marks
(b)
B1: Uses a sketch or their subsequent quadratic to deduce that k 0 is a critical value.
You may award for the correct k 0 but award if k 0 or even with greater than symbols
2 2
M1: Substitutes y kx in x2 y 2 6 x 10 y 9 0 or their x 3 y 5 ... to form an
y
equation in just x and k . It is possible to substitute x into their circle equation to form an
k
equation in just y and k.
A1: Correct 3TQ 1 k 2 x2 10k 6 x 9 0 with the terms in x collected. The ''= 0'' can be
implied by subsequent work. This may be awarded from an equation such as
x2 k 2 x2 10k 6 x 9 0 so long as the correct values of a, b and c are used in b 4ac...0 .
2
FYI The equation in y and k is 1 k 2 y 2 10k 2 6k y 9k 2 0 oe
2 2
M1: Attempts to find two critical values for k using b 4ac...0 or b ...4ac where ... could be ''=''
or any inequality.
dM1: Finds the outside region using their critical values. Allow the boundary to be included. It is
dependent upon all previous M marks and both a and b must have been expressions in k.
Note that it is possible that the correct region could be the inside region if the coefficient of k2 in
4ac is larger than the coefficient of k2 in b2 Eg.
2
b 4ac k 6 4 1 k 9 0 35k 12k 0 k 35k 12 0
2 2 2
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15
A1: Deduces k 0, k . This must be in terms of k.
8
Allow exact equivalents such as k 0 k 1.875
15
but not allow 0 k or the above with AND, & or between the two inequalities
8
Alternative using a geometric approach with a triangle with vertices at 0, 0 , and 3, 5
a, ka
3, 5
For the complete strategy of finding the values of the two key
areas. Points that must be seen are
There must be an attempt to find the area under the curve
by integrating between 2 and 4 M1 3.1a
There must be an attempt to find the area of a triangle
''16''
1 1
using '16' 4 6 or '' x 8 ''dx
2 4 2
32 32 3 M1 1.1b
3x 8 d x x 2 8 x
x 2 x 2 A1 1.1b
4
32 3
Area under curve = x 2 8 x 16 26 10 dM1 1.1b
x 2 2
(10)
(10 marks)
(a)
The first 5 marks are for finding the normal to the curve cuts the x - axis
M1: For the complete strategy of finding where the normal cuts the x- axis. See scheme
M1: Differentiates with at least one index reduced by one
dy 64
A1: 3 3
dx x
dM1: Method of finding
either the equation of the normal at (4, 6) .
or where the equation of the normal at (4, 6) cuts the x - axis
See scheme. It is dependent upon having gained the M mark for differentiation.
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32
M1: Integrates 3x 8 dx raising the power of at least one index
x2
32 32 3
A1: 3x 8 d x x 2 8 x which may be unsimplified
x 2 x 2
4
32 3
dM1: Area x 2 8 x 16 26 10
x 2 2
It is dependent upon having scored the M mark for integration, for substituting in both 4 and 2 and
subtracting either way around. The above line shows the minimum allowed working for a correct
answer.
A1*: Shows that the area under curve = 46. No errors or omissions are allowed
.............................................................................................................................................................................
A number of candidates are equating the line and the curve (or subtracting the line from the curve)
The last 5 marks are scored as follows.
M1: For the complete strategy of finding the values of the two key areas. Points that must be seen
are
There must be an attempt to find the area BETWEEN the line and the curve either way
around by integrating between 2 and 4
1 1
There must be an attempt to find the area of a triangle using '16' 2 2 8 or
2 2
16
via integration
2
1
'' 2 x 8'' dx
M1: Integrates
32 7
A1: x 2 16 x must be correct
x 4
4
dM1: Area =
A1: Area = 49 3 46
2
1
32
x
'' 2 x 8'' 2 3x 8 dx = ......either way around
NB: Watch for candidates who calculate the area under the curve between 2 and 4 = 10 and
subtract this from the large triangle = 56. They will lose both the strategy mark and the answer
mark.
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