Mark Scheme

Mock Set 3

Pearson Edexcel GCE Mathematics

Pure 2 Paper 9MA0/02
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General Marking Guidance

• All candidates must receive the same treatment. Examiners must

mark the first candidate in exactly the same way as they mark the last.
• Mark schemes should be applied positively. Candidates must be
rewarded for what they have shown they can do rather than penalised
for omissions.
• Examiners should mark according to the mark scheme not according
to their perception of where the grade boundaries may lie.
• There is no ceiling on achievement. All marks on the mark scheme
should be used appropriately.
• 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 may be
limited.
• When examiners are in doubt regarding the application of the mark
scheme to a candidate’s response, the team leader must be consulted.
• Crossed out work should be marked UNLESS the candidate has
replaced it with an alternative response.
 EDEXCEL GCE MATHEMATICS
General Instructions for Marking

1. The total number of marks for the paper is 100.

2. The Edexcel Mathematics mark schemes use the following types of marks:
• 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
• the symbol will be used for correct ft
• cao – correct answer only
• cso - correct solution only. There must be no errors in this part of the question to
obtain this mark
• isw – ignore subsequent working
• awrt – answers which round to
• SC: special case
• oe – or equivalent (and appropriate)
• dep – dependent
• indep – independent
• dp decimal places
• sf significant figures
•  The answer is printed on the paper
• The second mark is dependent on gaining the first mark

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. Ignore wrong working or incorrect statements following a correct answer.

7. Mark schemes will firstly show the solution judged to be the most common
response expected from candidates. Where appropriate, alternatives answers
are provided in the notes. If examiners are not sure if an answer is acceptable,
they will check the mark scheme to see if an alternative answer is given for the
method used.
 General Principles for Further Pure Mathematics Marking

(But note that specific mark schemes may sometimes override these general principles)

Method mark for solving 3 term quadratic:

1. Factorisation

( x 2 + bx + c) = ( x + p )( x + q ), where pq = c , leading to x = ...

(ax 2 + bx + c) = (mx + p )(nx + q ), where pq = c and mn = a , leading to x = ...

2. Formula
Attempt to use the correct formula (with values for a, b and c)

3. Completing the square

2
 b
Solving x + bx + c =
2
c 0, q ≠ 0 , leading to
0 :  x ±  ± q ±= x = ...
 2
Method marks for differentiation and integration:
1. Differentiation

Power of at least one term decreased by 1. ( x n → x n−1 )

2. Integration

Power of at least one term increased by 1. ( x n → x n+1 )

Use of a formula
Where a method involves using a formula that has been learnt, the advice given
in recent examiners’ reports is that the formula should be quoted first.
Normal marking procedure is as follows:
Method mark for quoting a correct formula and attempting to use it, even if
there are small errors in the substitution of values.
Where the formula is not quoted, the method mark can be gained by
implication from correct working with values but may be lost if there is any
mistake in the working.

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.
Question Scheme Marks AOs

1 x n → x n +1 M1 1.1b

∫
x5 6 x3
( x 4 − 6 x 2 + 7 ) dx = 5
−
3
+ 7 x ( +c ) A1 1.1b

x5
− 2 x3 + 7 x + c A1 1.1b
5
(3)
(3 marks)
Notes
M1: For raising any power by 1
A1: For 2 correct terms (simplified or unsimplified)
A1: All correct and simplified and on one line including + c
Question Scheme Marks AOs

2(a)(i) u= 3k − 2 M1 1.1b
2

(ii) u3 = 3 ( 3k − 2 ) − 2 = 9k − 6 − 2 = 9k − 8 A1 1.1b
(2)
(b) u= 3 ( 9k − 8 ) − 2
4 M1 1.1b
4

∑u =
r =1
r 44 ⇒ k + 3k − 2 + 9k − 8 + 27k − 26 = 44 ⇒ k = ... M1 3.1a

k=2 A1 1.1b
(3)
(5 marks)
Notes
(a)(i)(ii)
M1: Evidence of use of the given formula to find either u2 or u3
A1: Both correct simplified expressions
(b)
M1: Attempts to find the 4th term
M1: A complete method to find k: Attempts to find the 4th term, adds their first 4 terms, sets equal
to 44 and solves a linear equation in k.
A1: Correct value for k.
Question Scheme Marks AOs

3(a) −3x 2 should be ( + ) 3x 2 B1 2.3

(1)
(b) 2 2
x − 27 x + 3 x + 162 − 36 x + 2 x =
0 2

2 M1 1.1b
⇒ 6 x − 63 x + 162 = 0
2 x 2 − 21x + 54 = 0 ⇒ ( 2 x − 9 )( x − 6 ) = 0 ⇒ x = ... M1 1.1b
9
x= ,6 A1 1.1b
2
9
y= ,3 A1 1.1b
2
(4)
(5 marks)
Notes
(a)
B1: Identifies the error in the solution
(b)
M1: Proceeds to a 3 term quadratic in either variable, either applies the correction or starts again
M1: Solves their 3TQ
A1: Correct x values
A1: Correct y values
Question Scheme Marks AOs

4(a)

2k B1 1.1b
B1 1.1b
B1 2.2a

−k 2

(3)
(b) Correct strategy for x leading to x = ... M1 3.1a
 k  k
y = 1 − + k   2 − 1 +  M1 1.1b
 2  2
2
2−k  k
x= y= 1 +  o.e. A1 1.1b
2  2
(3)
(6 marks)
Notes
(a)
B1: Correct shape
B1: Correct x intercepts or correct y intercepts
B1: Fully correct diagram with correct intercepts and with the maximum in quadrant 2
(b)
M1: Correct strategy for x coordinate of the stationary point. May be found by calculus e.g.
dy 2−k
= 2 − 2x − k = 0 ⇒ x = or by completing the square or by symmetry
dx 2
M1: Correct attempt to find the y coordinate
A1: Correct coordinates
Question Scheme Marks AOs

5(a) ± AB =± ( 7i + j + 2k − ( 5i + 3j − 2k ) )
  2 M1 1.1b
⇒ AB= 22 + ( −2 ) + 42 or ⇒ AB = 22 + ( −2 ) + 42
2 2


AB = 2 6 A1 1.1b
(2)
  
(b) OD = OC + BA = 4i + 8 j − 3k − 2i + 2 j − 4k M1 1.1b

OD =2i + 10 j − 7k A1 1.1b
(2)
(c)   3    1 
= OA + AC or OE
OE = OC + AC M1 3.1a
2 2
E is (3.5, 10.5, −3.5) A1 1.1b
(2)
(6 marks)
Notes
(a)
  2
M1: Subtracts either way round and applies Pythagoras to find AB or AB
A1: For 2 6
(b)
M1: Correct strategy to find the position vector of D
A1: Correct vector
(c)
M1: Interprets the given ratio correctly and then adopts a correct approach to find the coordinates
of the point E
A1: Correct coordinates and no other coordinates
Question Scheme Marks AOs

6(a) 1
Area of triangle is ×122 sin θ
2
1 1
Area of segment is ×122 × θ − ×122 sin θ M1 2.1
2 2
3 3 1
×122 × θ − ×122 sin θ = ×122 sin θ
2 2 2
⇒ 3θ − 4sin θ =
0* A1* 1.1b
(2)
(b) f ′ (θ )= 3 − 4 cos θ B1 1.1b
f (1.2 ) 3.6 − 4sin1.2
θ1 = 1.2 ⇒ θ 2 = 1.2 − = 1.2 − = ... M1 1.1b
f ′ (1.2 ) 3 − 4cos1.2

= 1.283 A1 1.1b
(3)
(5 marks)
Notes
(a)
M1: Fully correct strategy using the given information
A1*: Correct result from correct working
(b)
B1: Correct derivative
M1: Applies the Newton-Raphson method correctly
A1: Correct value
Question Scheme Marks AOs

7(a)(i) h =3m × 0.62 =1.08 m or e.g. h =5 m × 0.63 =1.08 m B1 2.1

(a)(ii) d =5 + 2 ( 3 + 1.8 + 1.08 + 0.648 )
or
M1 3.4
3 (1 − 0.64 )
d= 5 + 2
1 − 0.6
= 18.056 m A1 1.1b
(3)
(b)  3 
D= 5 + 2   M1 3.1b
 1 − 0.6 
= 20 A1 1.1b
(2)
(c) e.g.
• The model predicts that the ball will continue to bounce
indefinitely when in reality it will stop bouncing after a
certain number of bounces so the total distance travelled will
be less than 20 m. B1 3.5b
• The diameter of the ball has not been taken into
consideration
• There could be some horizontal motion
• There may be air resistance
(1)
(6 marks)
Notes
(a)(i)
B1: Correct explanation
(a)(ii)
M1: Applies a correct strategy for the distance either by adding terms or using the GP sum
formula
A1: For awrt 18.1 m
(b)
M1: Recognises the infinite geometric series and applies the sum to infinity formula and adds 5
A1: Correct value
(c)
B1: Makes a suitable comment - see scheme for some possible responses
Question Scheme Marks AOs

8(a) B1 1.1b
R = 10
1
tan α = ⇒ α = ... M1 1.1b
3
α = 0.322 A1 1.1b
(3)
(b)(i) 6.5 − 10 or awrt 3.34 B1ft 2.2a
(ii) πt
− 4 − 0.322 =−π ⇒ t =... M1 3.1b
13
t = awrt 4.88 A1 1.1b
4:53 or 4hrs 53 minutes after midnight A1 3.2a
(4)
(c)  πt 
θ=
6.5 + 10 cos 
− 4.322 
 13 
dθ π 10  π t  π 10  π (12 ) 
⇒ =
− sin  − 4.322  =
− sin  − 4.322  =
...
dt 13  13  13  13 
or
 πt   πt  M1 3.1b
θ = 6.5 + 3cos 
− 4  + sin  − 4 
 13   13 
dθ 3π  πt  π  πt 
⇒ − sin  − 4  + cos  − 4 
=
dt 13  13  13  13 
3π  12π  π  12π 
− sin 
= − 4  + cos  − 4
13  13  13  13 
= 0.756°C per hour A1 3.2a
(2)
(9 marks)
Notes
(a)
B1: Correct exact value
M1: Correct strategy to find α
A1: Awrt 0.322
(b)(i)
B1ft: 6.5 − 10 or awrt 3.34 or follow through their R
(b)(ii)
πt
M1: Solves − 4 − 0.322 =±π to reach a value for t
13
A1: For t = awrt 4.88
A1: Correct time in hours and minutes. Accept either format as shown.
(c)
M1: For the correct strategy to find the rate when t = 12. This requires an attempt to differentiate
followed by the substitution of t = 12.
A1: Awrt 0.756°C per hour
Question Scheme Marks AOs

9(a) k = −4 or x > − 4 B1 2.2a

(1)
(b) d 1
ln ( x + 4 )  = B1 1.2
dx ( x + 4)
d  ( x + 5 )( x + 1)  ( x + 4 )( 2 x + 6 ) − ( x + 5 )( x + 1) M1 1.1b
 =
dx  ( x + 4)  ( x + 4)
2
A1 1.1b
2 x 2 + 14 x + 24 − x 2 − 6 x − 5 − x − 4
f ′( x) =
( x + 4)
2

A1 2.1
x 2 + 7 x + 15
=
( x + 4)
2

(4)
(c) 2
b − 4ac =49 − 4 × 15 =−11 < 0 ⇒ x + 7 x + 15 > 0 2

or M1 2.1
x + 7 x + 15 = ( x + 3.5 ) − 3.5 + 15 = ( x + 3.5 ) + 2.75 ⇒ x + 7 x + 15 > 0
2 2 2 2 2

The numerator and denominator are both > 0

A1 2.4
Therefore f ′ ( x ) > 0 ⇒ f is increasing
(2)
(7 marks)
Notes
(a)
B1: Deduces the correct value for k
(b)
B1: Recalls the correct derivative of ln(x + 4)
M1: For the correct application of the quotient rule
A1: Correct differentiation for the fraction
A1: Fully correct expression
(c)
M1: Considers the discriminant of the numerator or e.g. completes the square in order to show
numerator is positive
A1: Suitable conclusion following fully correct work and refers to numerator and denominator
being positive
Question Scheme Marks AOs

10(a) ( 36, 27 ) B1 1.1b

(1)
(b) dy 6t 18
= = 2 M1 1.1b
dx 3t + 3 30
3
y − 27 = ( x − 36 ) M1 2.1
5
3 x − 5 y + 27 = 0* A1* 1.1b
(3)
(c) 3 x − 5 y + 27 =0 ⇒ 3 ( t 3 + 3t ) − 5 ( 3t 2 ) + 27 =0 M1 3.1a
3t 3 − 15t 2 + 9t + 27 = 0 ⇒ ( t − 3) ( 3t + 3) = 0
2
M1 1.1b
t =− 1 ⇒ Q is ( −4, 3) A1 2.2a
(3)
(d)
( Area
=
3
∫
)=
y dx
∫ 3t 2 ( 3t 2 + 3) dt M1 2.1

t5 t3   35 35  1 1    2616 
= 9  + = 9  + −  − − =
  M1 1.1b
5 3  −1  5 5  5 3  5 

Area of trapezium = 1 ( 36 + 4 )( 27 + 3)( =

600 ) M1 2.1
2
2616
Area of R is 600 − M1 3.1a
5
384
= A1 1.1b
5
(5)
(12 marks)
Notes
(a)
B1: Correct coordinates
(b)
M1: Correct strategy for the gradient at P
M1: For using their gradient at P and their point P with a correct straight line method
A1*: Correct equation following correct working
(c)
M1: Awarded for starting the process to find the value of t at Q. E.g. substitutes the parametric
form for C into their l
M1: Deduces that (x – 3)2 (or (x – 3)) is a factor and uses this to make progress in finding the
required linear factor of the cubic. Alternatively solves cubic using calculator.
A1: Deduces the correct coordinates of Q
(d)

∫
M1: For attempting dx
y× dt
dt
M1: Correct use of limits
M1: For the correct trapezium area approach using their values
M1: For a complete strategy for finding the area of R. There must have been an attempt at the
area under the curve and an attempt and the trapezium and an attempt to subtract.
A1: Correct area oe e.g. 76.8
Question Scheme Marks AOs

11(a) dx
= − kx 2 M1 3.3
dt

∫ ∫
dx dx
− kx 2 ⇒
= =− k dt ⇒ ... M1 2.1
dt x2
1
= kt + c A1 1.1b
x
x = 3.5, t = 0 x = 2, t = 1 ⇒ c = ..., k = ... M1 3.1a
1 3 2 1
= t+ or t= +c A1 1.1b
x 14 7 kx
14
x= * A1* 2.1
3t + 4
(6)
(b) 14
0.5 = ⇒ 1.5T + 2 = 14 ⇒ T = ... M1 3.4
3T + 4
T =8 A1 1.1b
(2)
(8 marks)
Notes
(a)
dx
M1: Translates the description of the model into mathematics. Allow = kx 2
dt
M1: Separates the variables and attempts to integrate.
A1: Correct equation with or without the “+ c”
M1: Uses both conditions in order to find both constants.
A1: Correct equation in any form.
A1*: Fully correct proof.
(b)
M1: Uses x = 0.5 in the model and rearranges to find T
A1: Obtains the correct value for T (or states 8 weeks)
Question Scheme Marks AOs

12(a) y =a x ⇒ ln y =ln a x =x ln a
or M1 3.1a
(e )
x ln a x x ln a
y= a ⇒y= = e
1 dy
ln y = x ln a ⇒ = ln a
y dx
or M1 1.1b
dy
y = e x ln a ⇒ = e x ln a ln a
dx
1 dy dy
= ln a ⇒ = y ln a = a x ln a *
y dx dx
or
dy
(e =
) ln a
x ln a ln a x
= e= ln a a x ln a * A1* 2.1
dx
or
dy
= e x ln a=
ln a y=
ln a a x ln a *
dx
(3)
(b)

∫
4x
4=
x
dx ( +c ) B1 2.2a
ln 4
2

∫
2
 4x  16 4 12
4 dx = 
x
 = − = M1 1.1b
1  ln 4 1 ln 4 ln 4 ln 4
12 12 6
= = 6 ( ln 2 )
−1
= A1 2.1
ln 4 2 ln 2 ln 2
(3)
(6 marks)
Notes
(a)
M1: For making the key step of taking ln’s and applying the power law of logs to expressing ln y in
terms of x or expresses a as eln a and applies the power law of indices
M1: Differentiates implicitly or explicitly for their chosen method
A1*: Fully correct proof
(b)
B1: Deduces the correct integration
M1: Applies the given limits correctly and attempts to combine terms
A1: Correct answer using correct log work
Question Scheme Marks AOs

13(a) R=aM b ⇒ log10 R =log10 a + log10 M b M1 2.1

⇒ log10 R =log10 a + b log10 M * A1* 1.1b
(2)
(b) b = 0.636 B1 2.2a
1.2 "0.636"× 0.7 + log10 a ⇒
= = a 100.754...
or M1 3.1a
0.755...
1.9 "0.636"× 1.8 + log10 a ⇒
= = a 10

R = 5.68M 0.636 A1 3.3

(3)
(c)
The resting metabolic rate for a mammal of mass 1 g B1 3.2a
(1)
(6 marks)
Notes
(a)
M1: Takes logs of both sides and shows the addition law
A1*: Uses the power law to obtain the given equation
(b)
7
B1: Deduces the correct value for b (Allow awrt 0.636 or exact )
11
M1: Correct strategy to find the value of a
A1: Correct equation. Allow 5.68 or 5.69 for a.
(c)
B1: Correct interpretation
Question Scheme Marks AOs

14(a) du
1 + sin 2 x ⇒
u= =2sin x cos x B1 1.1b
dx

∫ ∫
8 tan x 8 tan x du
dx = M1 2.1
1 + sin 2 x u 2sin x cos x

∫ ∫ ∫
4 4 4
= = du = du du M1 3.1a
u cos 2 x u (1 − sin 2 x ) u (1 − ( u − 1) )

∫
4
= du * A1* 2.1
u (2 − u)
5
=p 1=
and q B1 2.2a
4
(5)
(b) 4 a b
≡ + ⇒ a = .., b= ... M1 2.1
u (2 − u) u 2 − u
4 2 2
≡ + A1 1.1b
u (2 − u) u 2 − u

∫
4 dM1 3.1a
= du= 2 ln u − 2 ln ( 2 − u )( +c )
u (2 − u) A1ft 1.1b
5

∫
4 4 5
5  5
= du=  2ln u − 2ln ( 2 − u ) 14= 2ln − 2ln  2 −  − ( 0 ) M1 1.1b
1 u (2 − u) 4  4
25
= ln A1 2.1
9
(6)
(11 marks)
Notes
Question Scheme Marks AOs

15 ln ( 3x − 1) − ln=
3 ln ( 3x + 5 ) − ln ( 3x − 1)

(3 x
− 1)
=
( 3 + 5)
x
M1 3.1a
3 ( 3 − 1)
x

M1 2.1
(3 − 1) = 3 ( 3x + 5 ) ⇒ ( 3x ) − 5 ( 3x ) − 14= 0
x 2 2

A1 1.1b
(3 ) x 2
− 5 ( 3x ) − 14 = 0 ⇒ 3x = 7 ⇒ x = ... M1 1.1b
3x = 7 ⇒ x = log 3 7 o.e. only A1 2.3
(5)
(5 marks)
Notes
M1: Recognises the arithmetic sequence property to form an equation connecting the terms and
then applies the subtraction rule of logarithms to eliminate the ln’s
M1: Forms a 3TQ equation in 3x
A1: Correct 3TQ
M1: Solves their 3TQ in 3x and solves for x using logs appropriately, ignore any reference to −2
ln 7 log 7
A1: Cao. Allow equivalent exact answers e.g. , and no other solutions
ln 3 log 3