Mark scheme for 1MA1 Higher themed papers: Statistical diagrams: Scatter Graphs

and Frequency Polygons

GCSE Mathematics (1MA1)

Themed papers – Statistical diagrams: Scatter Graphs and

Frequency Polygons

Compiled from student-friendly mark schemes

Please note that this mark scheme is not the one used by
examiners for making scripts. It is intended more as a guide to
good practice, indicating where marks are given for correct
answers. As such, it doesn’t show follow-through marks (marks
that are awarded despite errors being made) or special cases.

It should also be noted that for many questions, there may be

alternative methods of finding correct solutions that are not
shown here – they will be covered in the formal mark scheme.

NOTES ON MARKING PRINCIPLES

Guidance on the use of codes within this mark scheme

M1 – method mark. This mark is generally given for an appropriate method in

the context of the question. This mark is given for showing your working and
may be awarded even if working is incorrect.

P1 – process mark. This mark is generally given for setting up an appropriate

process to find a solution in the context of the question.

A1 – accuracy mark. This mark is generally given for a correct answer

following correct working.

B1 – working mark. This mark is usually given when working and the answer
cannot easily be separated.

C1 – communication mark. This mark is given for explaining your answer or

giving a conclusion in context supported by your working.

Some questions require all working to be shown; in such questions, no marks

will be given for an answer with no working (even if it is a correct answer).

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Question 1 (Total 5 marks)
Part Working or answer an examiner Mark Notes
might expect to see
(a) (10, 19) B1 This mark is given for the correct
answer only

(b) Positive (correlation) C1 This mark is given for a correct

comment

(c) Line drawn from 16.4 up to (16.4, M1 This mark is given for an
y) appropriate line of best fit drawn,
or a point marked at (16.4, y) or a
vertical line

Answer in the range 12 – 13 A1 This mark is given for an answer

of hours in the range 12 to 13

(d) Yes, the graph appears to justify C1 This mark is given for a correct
this since the majority of points explanation
for high temperature appear when
there are more hours of sunshine
(positive correlation)
Question 2 (Total 6 marks)
Part Working or answer an examiner might Mark Notes
expect to see
(a)(i) B1 This mark is given for a
line of best fit drawn on
the scatter diagram

490 minutes B1 This mark is given for an

answer in the range 480 –
500

(a)(ii) Data is only a sample C1 This mark is given for

one of the possible
Line of best fit can vary
reasons shown
Scale cannot be read exactly

(b)(i) M1 This mark is given for a

method to find the
gradient of the line of
best fit

5000−4050 A1 This mark is given for an

100 answer in the range 9.4 –
= 9.5 9.8

(b)(ii) Speed in miles per minute C1 This mark is given for a

correct interpretation of
the line of best fit
Question 3 (Total 2 marks)
Part Working or answer an examiner might Mark Notes
expect to see
M1 This mark is given for
drawing a suitable line of
best fit

A1 This mark is given for an

answer in the range 30 to
40

Question 4 (Total 3 marks)

Part Working or answer an examiner might Mark Notes
expect to see
(a) 40 < h  50 B1 This mark is given for the
correct answer only

(b) B2 This mark is given for a

correct polygon with
points plotted at
midpoints
(B1 is given for one point
incorrect)
Question 5 (Total 4 marks)
Part Working or answer an examiner Mark Notes
might expect to see
(a) e.g. rain, school day, measurement C1 This mark is given for a correct
error reason for low attendance in hot
weather

(b) Positive B1 This mark is given for the correct

answer only

(c) B1 This mark is given for answer in

range 15 – 25

(d) e.g. data out of range, number of C1 This mark is given for a correct
children will be negative explanation of why it would not
be sensible to use the scatter
graph

Question 6 (Total 3 marks)

Part Working or answer an examiner Mark Notes
might expect to see
(a) 20 < t ≤ 30 B1 This mark is given for a correct
answer only

(b) Points plotted at (5,10), (15,26), B2 This mark is given for correct
plotting of 6 points and joining
(25,23), (35,19), (45,14), (55,8)
with line segments
and joined with line segments

(B1 1 mark is given for points plotted

at midpoints of intervals
or joining points with line
segments at the correct heights
and consistent within the class
interval (including end values)
or correct frequency polygon
with one point incorrect
or correct frequency polygon
with first and last points joined))
Question 7 (Total 2 marks)
Part Working an or answer examiner Mark Notes
might expect to see
Points are joined with a curve, not C1 This mark is given for a correct
with line segments statement

Points should be plotted at mid- C1 This mark is given for a correct

points of the intervals, not end statement
points

Question 8 (Total 2 marks)

Part Working or answer an examiner might Mark Notes
expect to see
B2 These marks are given for a
correct frequency polygon with
points plotted at (5, 14), (15,
18), (25, 26) and (35, 12)
(B1 is given for a frequency
polygon with one point
incorrect or a frequency
polygon with first and last
points joined)

Question 9 (Total 6 marks)

Part Working or answer an examiner Mark Notes
might expect to see
(a) 2  40  100 B1 This mark is given for reading 2
students from the 20 to 24 bar

5 A1 This mark is given for a correct

answer only

(b) 11, 8, 13, 6 and 2 M1 This mark is given for frequencies of

11, 8, 13, 6 and 2 used

11  2 + 8  7 + 13  12 + 6  M1 This mark is given for totalling

17 + 2  22 frequencies multiplied by correct
mid-interval terms 2, 7, 12, 17 and 22
= 380

380 M1 This mark is for dividing by the

40 number of students

9.5 C1 This mark is given for a correct

estimate supported by correct working
Question 10 (Total 3 marks)
Part Working or answer an examiner might expect to see Mark Notes
(a) 160 < h  170 1 This mark is
given for the
correct answer
only

(b) 2 These marks

are given for a
fully correct
frequency
polygon with
line segments
joining the
points (135,
4), (145, 11),
(155, 24),
(165, 22) and
(175, 19)
(1 mark is
given if any
points are
incorrect)

Question 11 (Total 3 marks)

Part Working or answer an examiner might Mark Notes
expect to see
(a) Negative B1 This mark is given for the
correct answer only

(b) The point is far away from the line of best C1 This mark is given for a
fit correct explanation

(c) Debbie’s conclusion is unreliable because C1 This mark is given for a

the point is outside the range of the scatter correct explanation
diagram
Question 12 (Total 3 marks)
Part Working or answer an Mark Notes
examiner might expect to see
M1 This mark is given for a single
line segment with a positive
gradient that could be used as a
line of best fit
or
a horizontal line from 740
or
a point plotted at (x, 740) where
x is in the range 72 – 80

72 – 80 (cm) A1 This mark is given for an answer

in range 72 – 80

110 cm is outside of the range of B1 This mark is given for a correct

the data, the line of best fit cannot explanation
be extended that far
 Mark scheme for 1MA1 Higher themed papers: Statistical diagrams: Scatter Graphs and Frequency Polygons

Performance data:

Total % Edexcel mean averages

Taken from
Marks Spec Mean Marks of candidates who achieved grade:
Q TOPIC AO
Pap availa Ref mark
Q Series ALL 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 U
er ble s
1a 1a June 2017 1H 1 Statistics S4 2 98 0.98 0.99 0.99 0.99 0.98 0.98 0.96 0.92 - - 0.80
1b 1b June 2017 1H 1 Statistics S6 1 96 0.96 0.99 0.99 0.99 0.98 0.96 0.93 0.84 - - 0.68
1c 1c June 2017 1H 2 Statistics S6 2 96 1.91 1.96 1.95 1.93 1.91 1.90 1.86 1.77 - - 1.57
1d 1d June 2017 1H 1 Statistics S6 2 93 0.93 0.94 0.94 0.94 0.94 0.93 0.91 0.86 - - 0.79
Mock Set
2ai 1ai 2H 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
3
2ai 1ai Mock Set
2H 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
i i 3
Mock Set
2bi 1bi 2H 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
3
2bi 1bi Mock Set
2H 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
i i 3
3 3 Nov 2019 3H 2 Statistics S6 2 89 1.78 1.89 1.97 1.99 1.92 1.86 1.79 1.67 - - 1.30
4a 3a June 2019 3H 1 Statistics S2 2 70 0.70 0.95 0.90 0.83 0.73 0.59 0.42 0.25 - - 0.17
4b 3b June 2019 3H 2 Statistics S2 2 69 1.38 1.81 1.68 1.55 1.41 1.22 0.99 0.73 - - 0.46
Mock Set
5a 3a 2H 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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1
Mock Set
5c 3c 2H 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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1
Mock Set
6a 3a 3H 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
4
Mock Set
6b 3b 3H 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
4
7 4 Mock Set 3H 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

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 1
8 7 Nov 2018 3H 2 Statistics S4 2 49 0.98 1.90 1.24 1.38 1.16 1.03 0.96 0.84 - - 0.59
9a 4a Nov 2018 3H 2 Ratio R9 2 70 1.40 2.00 2.00 1.80 1.80 1.75 1.47 0.94 - - 0.49
S2,
9b 4b Nov 2018 3H 4 Statistics 2 33 1.30 4.00 3.76 2.74 2.16 1.51 1.12 0.61 - - 0.39
S4
10 S2,
1a Nov 2017 3H 1 Statistics 2 24 0.24 0.75 0.88 0.80 0.58 0.44 0.23 0.11 0.05
a S4
10
1b Nov 2017 3H 2 Statistics S4 2 47 0.94 1.25 1.21 1.14 1.28 1.03 1.02 0.90 0.63
b
11
1a June 2018 3H 1 Statistics S6 1 93 0.93 0.97 0.96 0.95 0.94 0.93 0.90 0.83 - - 0.69
a
11
1b June 2018 3H 1 Statistics S6 2 68 0.68 0.87 0.81 0.75 0.69 0.63 0.56 0.44 - - 0.33
b
11
1c June 2018 3H 1 Statistics S6 2 21 0.21 0.54 0.36 0.25 0.18 0.13 0.09 0.06 - - 0.05
c
12 10 Mock Set
2H 2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
a a 2
12 10 Mock Set
2H 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
b b 2
15.3 21.8 20.6 19.0 17.6 15.8 14.2 11.7
42 - - 8.99
2 1 4 3 6 9 1 7