December 2019

Mark Scheme

Mock Paper (Set 2)

Pearson Edexcel GCE A Level Mathematics

Pure Mathematics 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

, leading to

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

3. Completing the square

Solving : , leading to
Method marks for differentiation and integration:
1. Differentiation

Power of at least one term decreased by 1.

2. Integration

Power of at least one term increased by 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(a)
B1 1.2
States or uses

M1 1.1b
oe
* A1* 2.1
(3)
(b) B1 1.1b
(i)
(ii) 6 is not a solution as cannot be found B1 2.3
(2)
(5 marks)
Notes:
(a)

B1: States or uses

M1: Correct attempt at eliminating the logs to form a quadratic equation in x.

An alternative method to the scheme is

A1*: Proceeds to the given answer with at least one line where the has been multiplied out.
There must be no errors or omissions.
(b)
B1: Writes down
B1: Chooses 6 and gives a reason why it should be rejected, Eg. logs don't exist for negative numbers
 Question Scheme Marks AOs

2(a) B1 1.1b

M1 1.1b
Sets

A1* 2.1
*
(3)
(b)
M1 1.1b

A1 1.1b
A1 1.1b
(3)
Attempts and M1 3.1a
(c) States that (1) there is a change of sign and (2) is continuous
A1 2.4
with the conclusion that to 3 dp
(2)
(8 marks)
Notes:
(a)
B1: Differentiates correctly Allow this when unsimplified.
M1: Attempts to set their and proceeds to make the subject

A1*: Achieves with no errors

(b)

M1: Attempts to use the iterative formula with . This is implied by sight of or awrt 0.87

A1:

A1:
(c)
M1: Attempts to substitute and into a suitable function and gets one value
correct (rounded or truncated to 1 sf)

Suitable functions are e.g; ,

A1: Requires
 both calculations to be correct (rounded or truncated to 1sf)
 a statement that the function is continuous (within the given interval)
 a correct conclusion, eg hence to 3 dp
Question Scheme Marks AOs

3 (a) Uses M1 1.1b

M1 1.1b
Correct method of finding angle AFB or DFE

Correct method for AB or DE using a correctly found angle

dM1 2.1

Finds arc length BCD + two +21.4 oe M1 3.1a

= 51.4 metres A1 1.1b

(5)

(b)
M1 1.1b
Uses

Correct method for area of triangle AFB or DEF

M1 1.1b

Finds area of sector BFDC + two triangles dM1 3.1a

= 137.4 m2 A1 1.1b

(4)

(9 marks)

Notes:
(a)
M1: Uses This is implied by awrt 16.7
M1: Uses a correct method to find angle AFB or DFE This is implied by awrt 0.66 radians
dM1: Uses a correct method for AB or DE using a correctly found angle.

M1: Finds arc length BCD + two +21.4 oe

A1: awrt 51.4 metres
(b)

M1: Uses This is implied by awrt 77

M1: Uses a correct method for area of triangle AFB or DEF

dM1: Finds area of sector BFDC + two triangles
A1: awrt 137.4 m2
 Question Scheme Marks AOs

4 (a)
B1 2.2a
Deduces that gradient of is

Finding the equation of a line with gradient and point

M1 1.1b

A1 1.1b

(3)
(b) B1 2.2a
A point on is of the form

Uses the distance from to is M1 3.1a

A1 1.1b

* A1* 2.1
(4)
(c) M1 1.1b

A1 1.1b

M1 2.2a
Substitutes into

A1 1.1b

(4)
(11 marks)
Notes:
(a)

B1: Uses the perpendicular rule to deduce that gradient of is

M1: Uses a changed gradient and to find the equation of . Look for

A1:
(b)

B1: For deducing that B and C are of the form . Scored when y is replaced by when a
simultaneous method is used.
M1: For using Pythagoras' theorem to set up an equation in x.

A1: For a correct unsimplified equation in x.

A1*: For correct algebra and working leading to the given answer
(c)
M1: For a valid attempt to solve the given quadratic equation

A1: (You may ignore any reference to the 4)

M1: Substitutes their into and finds y

A1:

Question Scheme Marks AOs

M1 3.1a

Attempts to add and AND set equal to

A1 1.1b

Correct equations

A1 2.2a

Deduces that OR

Sets up a pair of simultaneous equations from their

dM1 2.1
+ = formula

and attempts to solve their to reach values for p and q

A1 1.1b

(5)

(5 marks)

Notes:

M1: Attempts to to add and AND set equal to

A1: For a correct statement. Eg This may be seen as three separate equations.
A1: Deduces that
dM1: Sets up a pair of equations in p and q (dependent upon M1 ) and attempts to solve

A1:
Question Scheme Marks AOs

6 (a) Translates problem into maths

M1 3.1b

Uses the AP model to find M1 3.4

3 644 or 3 645 (batteries in Year 2) A1 1.1b

(3)

(b) M1 3.1b
Translates problem into maths

Uses the GP model to find M1 3.4

awrt 3 080 (batteries in Year 2) A1 1.1b

(3)

(c) Correct attempt at one sum

M1 1.1b

Either or

Attempts both sums and subtracts either way around

dM1 3.1a

Accept 10 200 or 10 300 batteries A1 1.1b

(3)

(9 marks)

Notes:
(a)
M1: Attempts to use the AP model to find a value for d
M1: Finds the number of batteries produced in year 2 by adding their value of d to 2600
A1: Calculates 3 644 or 3 645 (batteries in Year 2)
(b)

M1: Attempts to use the GP model to find a value for r

M1: Finds the number of batteries produced in year 2 by multiplying their value of r by 2600
A1: Calculates awrt 3 080 (batteries in Year 2)
(c)
M1: Correct attempt at one of the sums using a correct equation and their values of d or r

Also accept
dM1: Correct attempt at the difference between both sums using correct equations and their values of d or r
A1: Accept 10 200 or 10 300 batteries depending upon accuracy used in (b)

Question Scheme Marks AOs

7 (a)
M1 2.1

B1 1.1b

M1 2.1

Solves to find values for a and b M1 3.1a

A1 1.1b

(5)

(b)
Finds for their value of a and attempts
show that it cannot = 0
M1 3.1a

e.g.

For all x, Hence so no stationary points. A1 2.4

(2)

(7 marks)

Notes:
(a)

M1: Identifies the fact that is a factor to deduce that

B1: Differentiates twice to state (or use)

M1: Identifies the fact that has a point of inflection when to deduce that
M1: A complete method to find values for a and b
A1:

(b)

M1: Finds for their value of a and attempts show that it cannot = 0

E.g. Attempts to show that , or attempts to solve

A1: For all x, Hence so no stationary points.

Question Scheme Marks AOs

8 (a)

B1 1.1b
Shape

B1 1.1b
Asymptote

B1 1.1b

Intercept

(3)
(b)
M1 3.1a
Sets 3TQ
A1 1.1b

M1 2.1
Uses

Correct critical values A1 1.1b

Selects outside region M1 2.2a

A correct range E.g. A1 2.5

(6)

(9 marks)
Notes:
(a)
See scheme
(b)
M1: For the key step of setting the equations equal to each other and proceeding to a 3TQ in x.
A1: For a correct 3TQ with the terms collected, which may be implied by correct values for and c.
M1: Attempts to use the discriminant condition to find at least one critical value
A1: Correct critical values
M1: Selects the outside region
A1: Correct answer given in set notation.

E.g. , ,
..........................................................................................................................................................
Alternative solution via differentiation: The first 3 marks may be awarded as follows.

M1: At the points where is a tangent A1:

M1: Substitutes their or into to find at least one critical value.

Question Scheme Marks AOs

9 Attempts to find the coordinates of P. It requires

 an attempt to find M1 3.1a

 setting their to find a value for x

 A value of y found from the value of x

B1 1.1b

M1 1.1b

A1 2.1
So or oe

(4)

M1 1.1b
Attempts

dM1 1.1b
A1 1.1b

M1 3.1a
Area R =

A1 2.1
or

(5)

(9 marks)
Notes:
(a)
M1: This is an overall problem solving mark. See scheme on how to award.

B1: Uses the product rule to find

M1: Scored for setting and finding x by either cancelling, or factorising out

A1: Careful and rigorous work leading to an exact value for or oe

(b)
M1: For attempting to use integration by parts the correct way around.

Score for
dM1: .......And integrates again to a correct form

A1:
M1: A problem solving mark for a complete correct strategy to find the area of R

A1: For careful and precise work leading to either or

Question Scheme Marks AOs

10 (a)
M1 3.1b
Substitutes into

dM1 1.1b
Full method to find A

A1 3.3

(3)

(b)
M1 1.1b

A1 1.1b

(2)

(c)
M1 3.4
Obtains

1.59 metres or 159 cm A1 1.1b

(2)

(d)
M1 3.4
Sets

The model is only valid for A1 3.5b

(2)

(9 marks)
(a)
M1: Uses the given information to set an equation in A.
M1: Full method to find A.

A1: For writing out the equation of the model

(b)

M1: For , , or

A1:
(c)

M1: For using the model to obtain

A1: 1.59 metres or 159 cm
(d)

M1: For using the information to see that the model breaks down when

A1:
Question Scheme Marks AOs

11 (a) M1 1.2

Attempts A1 1.1b

M1 2.1
Uses and

A1* 2.1
Area R = *

(4)

(b)
Uses
M1 2.1

Integrates to form AND

M1 1.1b

Uses the limits and either way around

= A1 2.1

(7)

(7 marks)

Notes:
(a)

M1: Attempts
A1: Correct expression for

M1: Uses both and

A1*: Rigorous proof with all aspects correct including the idea of the limits
(b)

M1: Attempts to use

M1: Integrates to the form AND uses limits and either way around

A1: Proceeds with rigorous and clear reasoning to or

Question Scheme Marks AOs

12 (a) M1 1.1b
Sets

M1 2.1

A1 1.1b

(3)
(b) M1 2.1
Sets and attempts to take logs with one correct law

A1 1.1b

Takes and uses and M1 2.1

ddM1 1.1b

A1* 2.1
*

(5)
(8 marks)
Notes:
(a)
M1: Sets and proceeds to make the subject
M1: Sets both sides as powers of 2 and proceeds to a linear equation in x. Alternatively takes logs
of both sides and uses appropriate laws to proceeds to a linear equation in x
A1: or equivalent
..........................................................................................................................................................................

only scores the first M1 unless clear reasoning is shown to

explain the . E.g.

(b)
M1: Sets and attempts to take logs with one correct law.
For example would be condoned and allowed as an attempt

A1: For a correct linear equation in x.

M1: The candidate must be seen to be taking 's and using both and

ddM1: Dependent upon both M's, it is for an attempt to make x the subject.

A1*: Proceeds correctly to showing correct intermediate steps

Question Scheme Marks AOs

13 Assumption:
B1 2.1
There exists positive integers a and b such that and a
is odd

M1 1.1b

A1 3.1a
Solving

This forms a contradiction as means that a is even (since b is

an integer). A1 2.4
Hence the assumption is false and so the given statement is true

(4)