Mark scheme Pure Mathematics Year 2 Unit Test 3: Functions and Modelling
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Progression Step
Q Scheme Marks AOs
and Progress
descriptor
1a Figure 1 Graph has a distinct V-shape. M1 2.2a 5th
Sketch the graph
A1 2.2a
of the modulus
Labels vertex function of a
linear function.
Finds intercept with the y-axis. M1 1.1b
Makes attempt to find M1 2.2a
x-intercept, for example states
that
Successfully finds both A1 1.1b
x-intercepts.
(5)
1b Recognises that there are two solutions. For example, writing M1 2.2a 5th
Solve equations
and involving the
modulus function.
Makes an attempt to solve both questions for x, by manipulating M1 1.1b
the algebra.
A1 1.1b
Correctly states x = or x = . Must state both answers.
Makes an attempt to substitute to find y. M1 1.1b
Correctly finds y and states both sets of coordinates correctly A1 1.1b
and
(5)
(10 marks)
Notes
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Mark scheme Pure Mathematics Year 2 Unit Test 3: Functions and Modelling
Pearson
Progression Step
Q Scheme Marks AOs
and Progress
descriptor
2a M1 2.2a 5th
States or implies that
Find composite
M1 2.2a functions.
States or implies that
M1 1.1b
Makes an attempt to solve . For example,
or is seen.
States that . Must show all steps and a logical A1 1.1b
progression.
(4)
2b M1* 2.2a 5th
Find the domain
B1* 3.2b and range of
States that as there are no real solutions to the
composite
equation.
functions.
(2)
(6 marks)
Notes
2b
Alternative Method
M1: Uses the method of completing the square to show that or
B1: Concludes that this equation will have no real solutions.
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Mark scheme Pure Mathematics Year 2 Unit Test 3: Functions and Modelling
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Progression Step
Q Scheme Marks AOs
and Progress
descriptor
3a M1 2.2a 5th
Makes an attempt to find . For example, writing
Find composite
functions.
M1 1.1b
Uses the law of logarithms to write
A1 1.1b
States that
States that the range is or B1 3.2b
(4)
3b M1 1.1b 5th
States that
Find the domain
Makes an attempt to solve for x, including attempting to take M1 1.1b and range of
the square root of both sides of the equation. For example, composite
functions.
States that x = 8. Does not need to state that , but do A1 3.2b
not award the mark if x = −10 is stated.
(3)
(7 marks)
Notes
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Mark scheme Pure Mathematics Year 2 Unit Test 3: Functions and Modelling
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Progression Step
Q Scheme Marks AOs
and Progress
descriptor
4 Understands the need to complete the square, and makes an M1 2.2a 6th
attempt to do this. For example, is seen. Find the domain
and range of
A1 1.1b inverse functions.
Correctly writes
Demonstrates an understanding of the method for finding the B1 2.2a
inverse is to switch the x and y. For example, is
seen.
Makes an attempt to rearrange to make y the subject. Attempt M1 1.1b
must include taking the square root.
A1 1.1b
Correctly states
Correctly states domain is x > −9 and range is y > 4 B1 3.2b
(6 marks)
Notes
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Mark scheme Pure Mathematics Year 2 Unit Test 3: Functions and Modelling
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Progression Step
Q Scheme Marks AOs
and Progress
descriptor
5a Figure 2 Clear attempt to reflect the M1 2.2a 7th
negative part of the original
Sketch the graphs
graph in the x-axis.
of the modulus
function of
Labels all three points A1 1.1b
unfamiliar non-
correctly.
linear functions.
Fully correct graph. A1 1.1b
(3)
5b Figure 3 Clear attempt to reflect the M1 2.2a 7th
positive x part of the original
Sketch the graphs
graph in the y-axis.
of the modulus
function of
Labels all three points A1 1.1b
unfamiliar non-
correctly.
linear functions.
Fully correct graph. A1 1.1b
(3)
5c Figure 4 Clear attempt to move the M1 2.2a 6th
graph to the left 3 spaces.
Combine two or
more
Clear attempt to stretch the M1 2.2a
transformations,
graph vertically by a factor of
including
2.
modulus graphs.
Fully correct graph. A1 1.1b
(3)
(9 marks)
Notes
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Mark scheme Pure Mathematics Year 2 Unit Test 3: Functions and Modelling
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Mark scheme Pure Mathematics Year 2 Unit Test 3: Functions and Modelling
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Progression Step
Q Scheme Marks AOs
and Progress
descriptor
6a States the range is or B1 3.2b 5th
Find the domain
and range for a
variety of familiar
functions.
(1)
6b M1 2.2a 7th
Solve problems
Recognises that and involving the
modulus function
in unfamiliar
contexts.
Makes an attempt to solve both of these equations. M1 1.1b
A1 1.1b
Correctly states . Equivalent version is acceptable.
A1 1.1b
Correctly states . Equivalent version is acceptable.
Makes an attempt to substitute one equation into the other in an M1 ft 2.2a
effort to solve for k. For example, and
is seen.
A1 ft 1.1b
Correctly solves to find
B1 3.2b
States the correct range for k.
(7)
(8 marks)
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Mark scheme Pure Mathematics Year 2 Unit Test 3: Functions and Modelling
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Mark scheme Pure Mathematics Year 2 Unit Test 3: Functions and Modelling
Notes
6b
Award ft marks for a correct method using an incorrect answer from earlier in the question.
Alternative Method
Student draws the line with gradient passing through the vertex and calculates that , so answer is
M1: States the x-coordinate of the vertex of the graph is 4
M1: States the y-coordinate of the vertex of the graph is −5
M1: Writes down the gradient of or implies it later in the question.
M1: Attempts to use with and
A1: Finds o.e.
B1: States the correct range for k:
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Mark scheme Pure Mathematics Year 2 Unit Test 3: Functions and Modelling
Pearson
Progression Step
Q Scheme Marks AOs
and Progress
descriptor
7a Makes an attempt to substitute t = 0 into M1 3.1a 6th
Set up and use
. For example, exponential
or is seen. models of growth
and decay.
Concludes that the TR terms will always cancel at t = 0, B1 3.5a
therefore the room temperature does not influence the initial
coffee temperature.
(2)
7b M1 1.1b 6th
Makes an attempt to substitute and t = 10 into
Set up and use
. For example, exponential
models of growth
is seen. and decay.
A1 1.1b
Finds . Accept awrt 62.5°.
(2)
(4 marks)
Notes
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