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Markscheme
May 2022
Higher level
Paper 1
31 pages
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Instructions to Examiners
Abbreviations
A Marks awarded for an Answer or for Accuracy; often dependent on preceding M marks.
FT Follow through. The practice of awarding marks, despite candidate errors in previous parts,
for their correct methods/answers using incorrect results.
1 General
Award marks using the annotations as noted in the markscheme eg M1, A2.
• Do not automatically award full marks for a correct answer; all working must be checked,
and marks awarded according to the markscheme.
• It is generally not possible to award M0 followed by A1, as A mark(s) depend on the
preceding M mark(s), if any.
• Where M and A marks are noted on the same line, e.g. M1A1, this usually means M1 for
an attempt to use an appropriate method (e.g. substitution into a formula) and A1 for
using the correct values.
• Where there are two or more A marks on the same line, they may be awarded
independently; so if the first value is incorrect, but the next two are correct, award
A0A1A1.
• Where the markscheme specifies A3, M2 etc., do not split the marks, unless there is a
note.
• The response to a “show that” question does not need to restate the AG line, unless a
Note makes this explicit in the markscheme.
• Once a correct answer to a question or part question is seen, ignore further working even
if this working is incorrect and/or suggests a misunderstanding of the question. This will
encourage a uniform approach to marking, with less examiner discretion. Although some
candidates may be advantaged for that specific question item, it is likely that these
candidates will lose marks elsewhere too.
• An exception to the previous rule is when an incorrect answer from further working is used
in a subsequent part. For example, when a correct exact value is followed by an incorrect
decimal approximation in the first part and this approximation is then used in the second
part. In this situation, award FT marks as appropriate but do not award the final A1 in the
first part.
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Examples:
3 Implied marks
Implied marks appear in brackets e.g. (M1),and can only be awarded if correct work is
seen or implied by subsequent working/answer.
Follow through (FT) marks are awarded where an incorrect answer from one part of a
question is used correctly in subsequent part(s) (e.g. incorrect value from part (a) used in
part (d) or incorrect value from part (c)(i) used in part (c)(ii)). Usually, to award FT marks,
there must be working present and not just a final answer based on an incorrect answer
to a previous part. However, if all the marks awarded in a subsequent part are for the answer
or are implied, then FT marks should be awarded for their correct answer, even when
working is not present.
For example: following an incorrect answer to part (a) that is used in subsequent parts,
where the markscheme for the subsequent part is (M1)A1, it is possible to award full marks
for their correct answer, without working being seen. For longer questions where all but
the answer marks are implied this rule applies but may be overwritten by a Note in the
Markscheme.
• Within a question part, once an error is made, no further A marks can be awarded for
work which uses the error, but M marks may be awarded if appropriate.
• If the question becomes much simpler because of an error then use discretion to award
fewer FT marks, by reflecting on what each mark is for and how that maps to the simplified
version.
• If the error leads to an inappropriate value (e.g. probability greater than 1, sin = 1.5 , non-
integer value where integer required), do not award the mark(s) for the final answer(s).
• The markscheme may use the word “their” in a description, to indicate that candidates
may be using an incorrect value.
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• If the candidate’s answer to the initial question clearly contradicts information given in the
question, it is not appropriate to award any FT marks in the subsequent parts. This
includes when candidates fail to complete a “show that” question correctly, and then in
subsequent parts use their incorrect answer rather than the given value.
• If a candidate makes an error in one part but gets the correct answer(s) to subsequent
part(s), award marks as appropriate, unless the command term was “Hence”.
5 Mis-read
If a candidate incorrectly copies values or information from the question, this is a mis-read
(MR). A candidate should be penalized only once for a particular misread. Use the MR
stamp to indicate that this has been a misread and do not award the first mark, even if this
is an M mark, but award all others as appropriate.
• If the question becomes much simpler because of the MR, then use discretion to award
fewer marks.
• If the MR leads to an inappropriate value (e.g. probability greater than 1, sin = 1.5 , non-
integer value where integer required), do not award the mark(s) for the final answer(s).
• MR can only be applied when work is seen. For calculator questions with no working and
incorrect answers, examiners should not infer that values were read incorrectly.
6 Alternative methods
Candidates will sometimes use methods other than those in the markscheme. Unless the
question specifies a method, other correct methods should be marked in line with the
markscheme. If the command term is ‘Hence’ and not ‘Hence or otherwise’ then alternative
methods are not permitted unless covered by a note in the mark scheme.
7 Alternative forms
• Do not accept final answers written using calculator notation. However, M marks and
intermediate A marks can be scored, when presented using calculator notation, provided
the evidence clearly reflects the demand of the mark.
• In the markscheme, equivalent numerical and algebraic forms will generally be written
in brackets immediately following the answer.
• In the markscheme, some equivalent answers will generally appear in brackets. Not all
equivalent notations/answers/methods will be presented in the markscheme and
examiners are asked to apply appropriate discretion to judge if the candidate work is
equivalent.
If the level of accuracy is specified in the question, a mark will be linked to giving the answer
to the required accuracy. If the level of accuracy is not stated in the question, the general
rule applies to final answers: unless otherwise stated in the question all numerical answers
must be given exactly or correct to three significant figures.
Where values are used in subsequent parts, the markscheme will generally use the exact
value, however candidates may also use the correct answer to 3 sf in subsequent parts.
The markscheme will often explicitly include the subsequent values that come “from the use
of 3 sf values”.
Simplification of final answers: Candidates are advised to give final answers using good
mathematical form. In general, for an A mark to be awarded, arithmetic should be completed, and
25 5
any values that lead to integers should be simplified; for example, should be written as .
4 2
An exception to this is simplifying fractions, where lowest form is not required (although the
10
numerator and the denominator must be integers); for example, may be left in this form or
4
5 10
written as . However, should be written as 2, as it simplifies to an integer.
2 5
Algebraic expressions should be simplified by completing any operations such as addition and
multiplication, e.g. 4e2 x e3 x should be simplified to 4e5 x , and 4e2 x e3 x − e4 x e x should be
simplified to 3e5 x . Unless specified in the question, expressions do not need to be factorized, nor
do factorized expressions need to be expanded, so x ( x + 1) and x 2 + x are both acceptable.
9 Calculators
No calculator is allowed. The use of any calculator on this paper is malpractice and will
result in no grade awarded. If you see work that suggests a candidate has used any
calculator, please follow the procedures for malpractice.
Crossed out work: If a candidate has drawn a line through work on their examination script,
or in some other way crossed out their work, do not award any marks for that work unless
an explicit note from the candidate indicates that they would like the work to be marked.
More than one solution: Where a candidate offers two or more different answers to the
same question, an examiner should only mark the first response unless the candidate
indicates otherwise. If the layout of the responses makes it difficult to judge, examiners
should apply appropriate discretion to judge which is “first”.
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Section A
1. (a) u1 = 12 A1
[1 mark]
2. (a) ( n − 1) + n + ( n + 1) (A1)
= 3n A1
which is always divisible by 3 AG
[2 marks]
( n − 1) + n 2 + ( n + 1) ( = n 2 − 2n + 1 + n 2 + n 2 + 2n + 1 )
2 2
(b) A1
= 3n 2 + 2 A1
2
demonstrating recognition that 2 is not divisible by 3 or seen after correct
3
expression divided by 3 R1
3n 2 is divisible by 3 and so 3n 2 + 2 is never divisible by 3
OR the first term is divisible by 3, the second is not
2 3n2 + 2 2
OR 3 n2 + OR = n2 +
3 3 3
hence the sum of the squares is never divisible by 3 AG
[4 marks]
Total [6 marks]
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3. (a) (i) x = −1 A1
(ii) y=2 A1
[2 marks]
(b)
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rational function shape with two branches in opposite quadrants, with two correctly
positioned asymptotes and asymptotic behaviour shown A1
1
axes intercepts clearly shown at x = and y = −1 A1A1
2
[3 marks]
continued…
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Question 3 continued
1
(c) x A1
2
1 1
Note: Accept correct alternative correct notation, such as , and , .
2 2
[1 mark]
(d) EITHER
2 x −1
attempts to sketch y = (M1)
x +1
OR
attempts to solve 2 x − 1 = 0 (M1)
1 1
Note: Award the (M1) if x = and x = − are identified.
2 2
THEN
1 1
x− or x A1
2 2
Note: Accept the use of a comma. Condone the use of ‘and’. Accept correct
alternative notation.
[2 marks]
Total [8 marks]
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π
4. determines (or 45 ) as the first quadrant (reference) angle (A1)
4
x π π
attempts to solve + = (M1)
2 3 4
x π π 7π
Note: Award M1 for attempting to solve + = , ( ,...)
2 3 4 4
x π π π
+ = x 0 and so is rejected (R1)
2 3 4 4
x π π 7π
+ = 2π − = A1
2 3 4 4
17π
x= (must be in radians) A1
6
[5 marks]
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5. (a) EITHER
recognises the required term (or coefficient) in the expansion (M1)
bx5 = 7C2 x512 OR b = 7C2 OR 7
C5
7! 7!
b= =
2!5! 2!( 7 − 2 )!
correct working A1
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 76 42
OR OR
2 1 5 4 3 2 1 2! 2
OR
lists terms from row 7 of Pascal’s triangle (M1)
1,7,21,... A1
THEN
b = 21 AG
[2 marks]
( −6 ) − 4 (1)(5)
2
6
( x − 1)( x − 5) = 0 OR x=
2 (1)
x = 1, x = 5 A1
[5 marks]
Total [7 marks]
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f (−x) = −x 1− (−x)
2
= − x 1 − ( − x ) ( = − f ( x) )
2
A1
(b) attempts both product rule and chain rule differentiation to find f ( x ) M1
1 1
x2
f ( x ) = x ( −2 x ) (1 − x 2 ) 2 + (1 − x 2 ) 2 1
1 −
= 1 − x 2
− A1
2 1 − x2
1 − 2 x2
=
1 − x2
sets their f ( x ) = 0 M1
1
x= A1
2
1
attempts to find at least one of f (M1)
2
7. METHOD 1
u = sec x du = sec x tan x dx (A1)
attempts to express the integral in terms of u M1
2
u n−1du A1
1
π
1 n 2 1
= u ( = secn x 3 ) A1
n 1
n 0
2n − 1n
= M1
n
2n − 1
= A1
n
Note: Award M1 for correct substitution of their limits for u into their
antiderivative for u ( or given limits for x into their antiderivative for x ).
METHOD 2
1 π
= secn − secn 0 M1
n 3
Note: Award M1 for correct substitution into their antiderivative.
2n − 1
= A1
n
[6 marks]
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2
and height is (m − a)
( b − a )( c − a )
( m − a)
2
1 2
area = ( m − a ) (m − a) = A1
2 ( b − a )( c − a ) ( b − a )( c − a )
OR
attempts to integrate the correct function M1
m
2
( b − a )( c − a ) ( x − a ) dx
a
m
x2
m
1
( x − a )
2 2
− ax
2
= OR A1A1
( b − a )( c − a ) 2 a ( b − a )( c − a ) 2 a
THEN
m
2 1
sets up (their) ( b − a )( c − a ) ( x − a ) dx or area = 2
a
M1
(m − a) = 1
2
( b − a )( c − a ) 2
m=a
( b − a )( c − a ) (A1)
2
as m a , rejects m = a −
( b − a )( c − a )
2
so m = a +
( b − a )( c − a ) A1
2
[6 marks]
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EITHER
2 3 + 6 = −1 A1
2 3 + 6 is even R1
2 3 + 6 = −1 which is not even and so cannot be an integer R1
OR
1 = 2 ( − 3 − 3 ) A1
( − 3 − 3 ) R1
Question 9 continued
OR
1
= − 3 − 3 A1
2
( − 3 − 3 ) R1
1
− 3 − 3 is not an integer = and so cannot be an integer R1
2
1
Note: Accept ‘ − 3 − 3 is not an integer = which gives a contradiction’.
2
OR
1
=− A1
2 ( 2 + 3 )
1
− R1
2 ( 2 + 3 )
1
− is not an integer and so cannot be an integer R1
2 ( 2 + 3 )
1
Note: Accept − is not an integer which gives a contradiction’.
2 ( 2 + 3 )
THEN
so the equation 2 x3 + 6 x + 1 = 0 has no integer roots AG
[5 marks]
continued…
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Question 9 continued
METHOD 2
assume there exists some such that 2 3 + 6 + 1 = 0 M1
Note: Award M1 for statements such as ‘assume that is an integer root of
2 3 + 6 + 1 = 0 ’. Condone the use of x throughout the proof. Award M1
1
for an assumption involving 3 + 3 + = 0 and award subsequent marks
2
based on this.
Note: Award M0 for statements such as “let’s consider the equation has integer
roots…”, “let be a root of 2 3 + 6 + 1 = 0 …”
Note: Subsequent marks after this M1 are independent of this M1 and can be
awarded.
let f ( x ) = 2 x + 6 x + 1 (and f ( ) = 0 )
3
f ( 0 ) = 1 and f ( −1) = −7 R1
thus f ( x ) = 0 has only one real root between −1 and 0 , which gives a contradiction
(or therefore, contradicting the assumption that f ( ) = 0 for some ), R1
[5 marks]
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Section B
Note: The marks for using P ( X = x ) = 1 and the marks for using E ( X ) = 2
may be awarded independently of each other.
= 0.3 A1
[2 marks]
continued…
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Question 10 continued
(c) recognises at least one of the valid scores (6, 7, or 8) required to win the game (M1)
P (T = 8 ) = ( 0.1) ( = 0.01)
2
A1
= 0.15 A1
[5 marks]
continued…
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Question 10 continued
(e) METHOD 1
EITHER
4
P ( S = 5) =
16
4
P ( S = a + 2) = A1
16
a+2=5
OR
3
P ( S = 6) =
16
2 1
P ( S = a + 3) = and P ( S = 5 + 1) = A1
16 16
a+3= 6
OR
3
P ( S = 4) =
16
2 1
P ( S = a + 1) = and P ( S = 1 + 3) = A1
16 16
a +1 = 4
THEN
a =3 A1
continued…
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Question 10 continued
METHOD 2
EITHER
correctly lists a relevant part of the sample space A1
for example, S = 4 = (3,1),(1, a),(1, a) or S = 5 = (2, a),(2, a),(2, a),(2, a)
a+3= 6
OR
eliminates possibilities (exhaustion) for a5
convincingly shows that a 2,4 A1
THEN
a =3 A1
[2 marks]
Total [16 marks]
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11. (a)
y- intercept 0, −
1
A1
3
1
local maximum point 1, − A1
4
Note: Award (M1)A0 for a local maximum point at x = 1 and coordinates not
given.
three correct branches with correct asymptotic behaviour and the key features in
approximately correct relative positions to each other A1
[6 marks]
continued…
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Question 11 continued
1
(b) (i) x= M1
y − 2y −3
2
Note: Award M1 for interchanging x and y (this can be done at a later stage).
EITHER
attempts to complete the square M1
y 2 − 2 y − 3 = ( y − 1) − 4
2
A1
1
x=
( y − 1) −4
2
1 1
( y − 1) −4= ( y − 1) = 4 +
2 2
A1
x x
1 4x +1
y −1 = 4 + =
x x
OR
2 x 16 x 2 + 4 x
= A1
2x
continued…
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Question 11 continued
THEN
4x2 + x
= 1 A1
x
4 x2 + x
y 3 and hence y = 1 − is rejected R1
x
Note: Award R1 for concluding that the expression for y must have the ‘ + ’ sign.
The R1 may be awarded earlier for using the condition x 3.
4x2 + x
y = 1+
x
4 x2 + x
g ( x) = 1+
−1
AG
x
Question 11 continued
g (a) 1
( h g )( a ) = arctan ( h g )( a ) = arctan
2 ( a 2 − 2a − 3 )
(A1)
2
g (a) π
1 π
arctan = arctan =
2 4 2 ( a 2 − 2a − 3 ) 4
attempts to solve for g ( a ) M1
1
g (a) = 2 2 = 2
a − 2a − 3
(
)
EITHER
a = g −1 ( 2 ) A1
4 ( 2) + 2
2
a = 1+ A1
2
Note: Award all available marks to this stage if x is used instead of a .
OR
2a 2 − 4a − 7 = 0 A1
attempts to solve their quadratic equation M1
− ( −4 ) ( −4 )+ 4 ( 2 )( 7 ) 4 72
2
a= = A1
4 4
THEN
3
a = 1+ 2 (as a 3 ) A1
2
( p = 1, q = 3, r = 2 )
Note: Award A1 for a = 1 +
1
18 ( p = 1, q = 1, r = 18) .
2
[7 marks]
Total [20 marks]
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z1z2* = r1r2ei( − ) AG
[2 marks]
− = arccos0 ( r1, r2 0 )
π
− = (as 0 − π ) A1
2
so Z1OZ2 is a right-angled triangle AG
[2 marks]
z1 r1 i( − ) i π3 r1 = r2 )
= e = e (since (M1)
z2 r2
OR
π
i + i 3
i
π
z1 = r2e 3
= r2e e (M1)
THEN
π
i
z1 = z2e 3 A1
continued…
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Question 12 continued
π
substitutes z1 = z2e 3 into z1 + z2
i 2 2
(ii) M1
i
2π
2
i
2π
z + z2 = z2 e
1
2 2 2 3
+ z2 2
= z2 e 3 + 1 A1
EITHER
2π π
i i
e 3
+1 = e 3
A1
OR
i 2π3 1 3
z2 e + 1 = z2 2 − +
2
i + 1
2 2
1 3
= z2 2 + i A1
2 2
THEN
π
i
z12 + z2 2 = z2 2e 3
iπ i
π
so z1 + z2 = z1z2
2 2
AG
Note: For candidates who work on the LHS and RHS separately to show
i
2π
i 2π
equality, award M1A1 for z1 + z2 = z2 e + z2 2 = z2 2 e 3 + 1 , A1 for
2 2 2 3
π 2π π
i i
z1 z2 = z2 e and A1 for e 3 + 1 = e 3 . Accept working in either modulus-
i
2 3
Question 12 continued
(d) METHOD 1
z1 + z2 = −a and z1 z2 = b (A1)
a 2 = 2b + b OR a 2 = 3b A1
so a 2 − 3b = 0 AG
METHOD 2
z1 + z2 = −a and z1 z2 = b (A1)
( z1 + z2 ) = z12 + z2 2 + 2 z1 z2
2
A1
( z1 + z2 ) = 2 z1 z2 + z1 z2 ( = 3 z1 z2 )
2
A1
a 2 = 2b + b OR a 2 = 3b A1
so a 2 − 3b = 0 AG
[5 marks]
(e) a 2 − 3 12 = 0
a = 6 ( z 2 6 z + 12 = 0 ) A1
for a = −6 :
5π
z1 = 3 + 3i, z2 = 3 − 3i and − = − which does not satisfy 0 − π R1
3
for a =6:
π
z1 = −3 − 3i, z2 = −3 + 3i and − = A1
3
so (for 0 − π ), only one equilateral triangle can be formed from point O and
the two roots of this equation AG
[3 marks]
Total [18 marks]