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MATHEMATICS Extended Part Module 2 (Algebra and Calculus) Question-Answer Book

The document is an exam paper for the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education mathematics examination. It contains instructions for candidates on writing their candidate number and barcode labels. It also contains 14 questions testing concepts from algebra, calculus, vectors, matrices, trigonometry and integration.

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MATHEMATICS Extended Part Module 2 (Algebra and Calculus) Question-Answer Book

The document is an exam paper for the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education mathematics examination. It contains instructions for candidates on writing their candidate number and barcode labels. It also contains 14 questions testing concepts from algebra, calculus, vectors, matrices, trigonometry and integration.

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Level 5 Module 2

exemplar with comments

2014-DSE
Please stick the barcode label here.
MATH EP

M2

HONG KONG EXAMINATIONS AND ASSESSMENT AUTHORITY


Candidate Number
HONG KONG DIPLOMA OF SECONDARY EDUCATION EXAMINATION 2014

MATHEMATICS Extended Part

Module 2 (Algebra and Calculus)

Question-Answer Book

8.30 am – 11.00 am (2½ hours)


This paper must be answered in English

INSTRUCTIONS

1. After the announcement of the start of the examination, you


should first write your Candidate Number in the space provided
on Page 1 and stick barcode labels in the spaces provided on
Pages 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13 and 15.

2. Answer ALL questions in this paper. Write your answers in the


spaces provided in this Question-Answer Book. Do not write in
the margins. Answers written in the margins will not be marked.

3. Graph paper and supplementary answer sheets will be supplied


on request. Write your Candidate Number, mark the question
number box and stick a barcode label on each sheet, and fasten
them with string INSIDE this Book.

4. Unless otherwise specified, all working must be clearly shown.

5. Unless otherwise specified, numerical answers must be exact.

6. In this paper, vectors may be represented by bold-type letters


such as u, but candidates are expected to use appropriate
r
symbols such as u in their working.

7. The diagrams in this paper are not necessarily drawn to scale.

8. No extra time will be given to candidates for sticking on the


barcode labels or filling in the question number boxes after the
‘Time is up’ announcement.

© 香 港考 試及 評核局 保 留版權
Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority
All Rights Reserved 2014

2014-DSE-MATH-EP(M2)–1 1 *A032E001*

Comments

The candidate demonstrates comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the concepts


underpinning algebra and calculus in the curriculum by applying them successfully at a sophisticated
level to a wide range of unfamiliar situations in Questions 10, 12 and 13.
He/She is able to communicate and express views and arguments precisely and logically using
mathematical language, notations and diagrams, such as binomial coefficients in Question 1, limit
notations and a derivative test table in Question 2, vector notations in Question 8, and matrix
notations in Questions 9 and 12.
The candidate also provides complex mathematical proofs in a logical, rigorous and concise
manner in proving identities as in Questions 7(a), 12(b) and 13.
He/She is able to integrate knowledge and skills from different areas of the curriculum in
handling complex tasks using a variety of strategies, such as differentiation and coordinate geometry
in Question 3, vectors and three dimensional geometry in Question 8, and trigonometry and
integration in Question 13.

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