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AQA Level 2 Certificate in
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Contents
Background Information 4
Introduction 4
Paper 1 (Non-Calculator) 5
Mark Scheme 19
Paper 2 (Calculator) 29
Mark Scheme 45
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Background Information
Introduction
This Level 2 Certificate in Further Mathematics The specification content is set out in six distinct
qualification fills the gap for high achieving topic areas although questions will be asked that
students by assessing their higher order range across these topics.
mathematical skills, particularly in algebraic Number
reasoning, in greater depth without infringing upon
AS Level mathematics, thus preparing them fully to Algebra
maximise their potential in further studies at Level Co-ordinate Geometry (2 dimensions only)
3. It offers the opportunity for stretch and challenge Calculus
that builds on the Key Stage 4 curriculum and is
intended as an additional qualification to the GCSE Matrix Transformations
Mathematics, rather than as a replacement. Geometry
The content assumes prior knowledge of the Key
Papers
Stage 4 Programme of Study and covers the areas
of algebra and geometry, which are crucial to These specimen papers have been designed to
further study in the subject, in greater depth and exemplify the question papers, to be set for our
breadth. This new qualification places an emphasis Level 2 Certificate in Further Mathematics
on higher order technical proficiency, rigorous Specification, for first qualification in June 2012.
argument and problem solving skills. It also gives The associated mark scheme follows each paper.
an introduction to calculus and matrices and The question papers should be read in conjunction
develops further skills in trigonometry, functions with AQA Level 2 Certificate in Further
and graphs. Mathematics Specification 2011 onwards. This
The AQA Level 2 Certificate in Further specification is available on the website
Mathematics is an untiered Level 2 linear http://web.aqa.org.uk/qual/igcse/maths.php
qualification for learners who The question papers are intended to represent the
either already have, or are expected to length and balance of the papers that will be set for
achieve grades A and A* in GCSE the examination and to indicate the types of
mathematics questions that will be used. It must be emphasised,
however, that the questions have not been
are likely to progress to A-Level study in
mathematics and possibly further subjected to the rigorous review that would take
mathematics. place with questions before use in examination.
It will be graded on a five-grade scale: A* with Mark schemes

Distinction (A^), A*, A, B and C.
Principal Examiners have prepared these mark
The qualification is designed to be assessed as a schemes for specimen papers. These mark
full Level 2 mathematics qualification in its own schemes have not, therefore, been through the
right and is therefore not dependent on GCSE normal process of standardising that would take
mathematics. place for live papers.
Therefore there are no prior learning requirements
but there is the expectation that candidates have
some assumed knowledge.
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Centre Number Candidate Number For Examiner’s Use
Surname
Other Names Examiner’s Initials
Candidate Signature
Pages Mark
Certificate in Further Mathematics 3

Level 2
4-5
6-7
Further Mathematics 8360/1 8-9
Level 2 10 - 11
Specimen Paper 1 12 - 13
Non-Calculator TOTAL
For this paper you must have:

 mathematical instruments.
You may not use a calculator.
You may use a calculator.
Time allowed
1 hour 30 minutes
Instructions
 Use black ink or black ball-point pen. Draw diagrams in pencil.
 Fill in the boxes at the top of this page.
 Answer all questions.
 You must answer the questions in the space provided. Do not write outside the
box around each page or on blank pages.
 Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work that you do not want to
be marked.
 In all calculations, show clearly how you work out your answer.
Information
 The marks for questions are shown in brackets.
 The maximum mark for this paper is 70.
 You may ask for more answer paper, graph paper and tracing paper.
These must be tagged securely to this answer booklet.
8360/1
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Formulae Sheet
4
Volume of sphere = r 3 r
3
Surface area of sphere = 4r 2
1 2
Volume of cone = r h
3
Curved surface area of cone = r l l
h
In any triangle ABC

C
1
Area of triangle = ab sin C
2 b a
a b c A B
Sine rule = = c
sin A sin B sin C
2 2 2
Cosine rule a = b + c – 2bc cos A
b2  c2  a2
cos A =
2bc
The Quadratic Equation

_ b  (b 2 _ 4ac )
The solutions of ax 2 + bx + c = 0, where a  0, are given by x =
2a
Trigonometric Identities
sin θ 2 2
tan   sin  + cos   1
cos θ
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Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
1 (a) Solve 7(3x  1) + 2(x + 7) = 3(6x 1)
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1 (b) Solve 3 x  10 = 4
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2 (a) The nth terms of two sequences are 4n + 13 and 6n  21
Which term has the same value in each sequence?
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Answer ..................................................................... (3 marks)
2 (b) The first five terms of a quadratic sequence are 4 10 18 28 40
Work out an expression for the nth term.
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3 (a) On the axes below sketch the graph of y = x2  9

Label clearly any points of intersection with the x-axis.
O x
(2 marks)
3 (b) Write down all the integer solutions to x2  9  0
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Answer ..................................................................... (2 marks)
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4 A function f(x) is defined as

f(x) = 3x 0x1
=3 1 x3
= 12  3x 3 x 4
Calculate the area enclosed by the graph of y = f(x) and the x-axis.
0
0 1 2 3 4 x
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Answer ........................................................... units 2 (5 marks)
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5 The graph shows two lines A and B.

The equation of line B is y = 2x + 2
y
B
O x
Work out the equation of line A.
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2 3 1
6 Work out 2 1 ÷1
3 4 8
Give your answer as a fraction in its simplest form.
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7 (a) Solve x 3 =9
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Answer x = ….............................................................. (2 marks)
1
7 (b) The reciprocal of y 2 is 5
Work out the value of y.
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Answer ….…................................................................ (2 marks)
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8(c  d )
8 Make d the subject of c=
d
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Answer ........................................................................ (4 marks)
9 The sketch shows y = sin x for 0 x 360
O 90 180 270 360 x
1
The value of sin 73 = 0.956 to 3 significant figures.
Use the sketch to find two angles between 0 and 360 for which sin x = 0.956
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Answer ................................... and ................................... (2 marks)
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10 (a) Write 75 + 12 in the form a b where a and b are integers.
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Answer ........................................................................ (2 marks)
2 2 1
10 (b) Rationalise and simplify
2_ 3
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11 The points A (1, 7) and B (24, 23) are on a straight line ACB.
AC : CB = 2 : 3
Work out the coordinates of C.
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Answer ( ...................., .................... ) (4 marks)
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2 1  2 cos 2 x
12 Prove that tan x  1 
cos 2 x
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13 (a) Work out the coordinates of the stationary point for the curve y = x 2 + 3x + 4
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Answer ( ...................., .................... ) (4 marks)
13 (b) Explain why the equation x 2 + 3x + 4 = 0 has no real solutions.
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14 In the diagram, DCB is a straight line.
A
Not drawn
accurately
3 2 cm
45 60
D x cm C B
Work out the length of DC, marked x on the diagram.
Write your answer in the form a  b
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Answer .................................................................. cm (4 marks)
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15 A, B, C and D are points on the circumference of a circle such that BD is parallel to the
tangent to the circle at A.
D
F
B A
Prove that AC bisects angle BCD.

Give reasons at each stage of your working.
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END OF QUESTIONS
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Level 2 Certificate in Further Mathematics
Specimen Paper 1 8360/1
Mark Scheme
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Mark Schemes
Principal Examiners have prepared these mark schemes for specimen papers. These mark schemes have
not, therefore, been through the normal process of standardising that would take place for live papers.
It is not possible to indicate all the possible approaches to questions that would gain credit in a ‘live’
examination. The principles we work to are given in the glossary on page 3 of this mark scheme.
 Evidence of any method that would lead to a correct answer, if applied accurately, is generally worthy
of credit.
 Accuracy marks are awarded for correct answers following on from a correct method. The correct
method may be implied, but in this qualification there is a greater expectation that method will be
appropriate and clearly shown.
Further copies of this Mark Scheme are available to download from the AQA Website: www.aqa.org.uk
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AQA Level 2 Certificate in Further Mathematics – 8360/1 - Specimen Paper 1
Glossary for Mark Schemes
These examinations are marked in such a way as to award positive achievement wherever possible. Thus ,
for these papers, marks are awarded under various categories.
M Method marks are awarded for a correct method which could lead
to a correct answer.
A Accuracy marks are awarded when following on from a correct

method. It is not necessary to always see the method. This can be
implied.
B Marks awarded independent of method.
M Dep A method mark dependent on a previous method mark being

awarded.
B Dep A mark that can only be awarded if a previous independent mark

has been awarded.
ft Follow through marks. Marks awarded following a mistake in an

earlier step.
SC Special case. Marks awarded within the scheme for a common

misinterpretation which has some mathematical worth.
oe Or equivalent. Accept answers that are equivalent.

1
eg, accept 0.5 as well as
2
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Specimen Paper 1 – 8360/1 - AQA Level 2 Certificate in Further Mathematics
Paper 1 - Non-Calculator
Q Answer Mark Comments
1(a) 21x  7 + 2x + 14 = 18x  3 M1 Allow one error
Their 21x + 2x  18x = 3 + 7  14 M1 Allow one rearrangement error
5x = 10 A1ft
x = 2 A1ft Must have gained M2 for ft
1(b) 3x + 10 = 16 M1
x=2 A1
2(a) 4n + 13 = 6n – 21 M1 List terms in both sequences with 81

appearing in both lists
6n – 4n = 13 + 21 M1 4n + 13 = 81 or 6n  21 = 81
17 A1
2
2(b) Attempt at first differences (at least M1 Alternative - Works with an + bn + c
three) Attempt to find at least two of the three
6 8 10 12 equations in a, b and c
eg, any two of a + b + c = 4
4a + 2b + c = 10
9a + 3b + c = 18
Attempt at second differences (at M1 Eliminates one letter from any two of their
least two) and divides their second equations
difference by 2 to obtain coefficient eg, 3a + b = 6
2
of n
2
or 5a + b = 8
2 2 2 and 1n
or 8a + 2b = 14
2
Subtracts n from original sequence M1 Eliminates the same letter from a different
4  1 10  4 18 – 9 28  16 pair of their equations
40  25 (= 3 6 9 12 15)
Attempt at differences of their M1 Attempt at solving their two equations in

3 6 9 12 15 or 3n two variables
2
n + 3n A1 (a = 1, b = 3, c = 0)
2
n + 3n
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AQA Level 2 Certificate in Further Mathematics – 8360/1 – Specimen Paper 1
3(a) U shape crossing x-axis in two B1

places
3 and 3 marked B1
3(b) 2, 1, 0, 1, 2 B2 Any 3 of these B1

These 5 plus -3 and 3 B1
4 Graph drawn B3 B1 For each part

Accept vertices of trapezium clearly
marked
1
( 4 + 2) × 3 M1 Attempt to find their area
2
9 A1 ft
5 Attempt to work out the scale on the M1

y-axis
eg, 0, 2, 4, seen as labels or
statement that y-axis goes up
in 2s or evidence that
y intercept is 2 for given line
Attempt to work out the scale on the M1

x-axis
eg, 0, 1, 2, seen as labels or
evidence of using gradient of
2 for given line and scale on
y-axis to work out horizontal
scale
Evidence of working out gradient M1

eg, triangle drawn on graph or
2 ÷ 2 or 1
y=x 3 A1 oe
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6 Attempts division before subtraction B1
7 9 M1 Allow one error in numerators

÷
4 8
14 A1 oe fraction
9
24 14 M1
– their
9 9
10 A1ft oe
9 2 14
ft 2 – their
3 9
7(a) 3 M1 oe
x= 92
27 A1
7(b) 1 M1
1 1 1
or y = 25 or y 2 =
52 5
1
or 1
=5
y 2
1 A1 oe
25
8 cd = 8(c – d) M1 8c  8 d
or c =
d
cd = 8c – 8d M1
cd + 8d = 8c M1
8c A1
d=
(c  8)
9 270  17 (= 253) or 270 + 17 (= 287) M1
253 and 287 A1
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10(a) 5 3 (+) 2 3 M1
7 3 A1
10(b) (2 2  1)( 2  3) M1
( 2  3)( 2  3)
Num 2×2+ 2 +6 2 +3 M1
7+7 2 A1
Denom 2  9 A1
1 2 A1ft Allow  (1 + 2 )

ft If both Ms awarded
11 24  1 (= 25) or 23  7 (= 30) M1
2 M1 3
× their 25 (= 10) × their 25 (= 15)
5 5
2 3
or × their 30 (=12) or × their 30 (= 18)
5 5
1 + their 10 (= 9) M1 24  their 15 (= 9)
or 7 + their 12 (= 5) or 23  their 18 (= 5)
(9, 5) A1
12 sin2 x M1 sin x
1 Use of tan x 
cos x2 cos x
sin 2 x  cos 2 x M1
2
cos x
1  cos 2 x  cos 2 x A1
2
cos x
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13(a)  dy  M1 (x + 1
1 2
) 1
1 2
+4
   2x + 3 2 2
 dx 
x=1
1 A1 oe
2
y = (1
1 2
) + 3 (1 1 ) + 4 M1 (x + 1
1 2
) + 1.75
2 2 2
y=1
3 A1ft oe turning points at (1
1
,1
3
)
4 2 4
Allow follow through if first M1 awarded
13(b) Sketch showing turning point above B2 B2 A complete valid explanation using
x-axis and statement that curve correct mathematical language
never crosses x-axis so no solution eg, stating that b ²  4ac = – 7 which is
(B1 For sketch showing turning < 0 so implies no real solution due to
point above x-axis with statement a negative number not having a real
not made) square root
B1 For a partially correct explanation
using correct mathematical language
eg, stating that b ²  4ac =  7 which is
< 0 so implies no real solution
14 BD = 3 2 cos 45 (= 3) M1
or AB = 3 2 sin 45 (= 3)
AB  3  M1
BC = their   
tan 60  3
3 3 M1
BC = ×
3 3
3  3 A1
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15 BCA = BAE B1 oe
Alternate segment theorem Correct geometrical reasons must be given
BAE = DBA B1 oe
Alternate angles equal Correct geometrical reasons must be given
DBA = ACD B1 oe
Angles in the same segment are Correct geometrical reasons must be given
equal
So BCA = ACD B1 SC2 For correct argument without reasons

AC bisects BCD
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Centre Number Candidate Number For Examiner’s Use
Surname
Other Names Examiner’s Initials
Candidate Signature
Pages Mark
Certificate in Further Mathematics 3

Level 2
4-5
6-7
Further Mathematics 8360/2 8-9
Level 2 10 - 11
Specimen Paper 2 12 - 13
Calculator 14 - 15
For this paper you must have: 16

 a calculator
 mathematical instruments. TOTAL
 mathematical instruments.
Time allowed
2 hours
Instructions
 Use black ink or black ball-point pen. Draw diagrams in pencil.
 Fill in the boxes at the top of this page.
 Answer all questions.
 You must answer the questions in the space provided. Do not write outside the
box around each page or on blank pages.
 Do all rough work in this book. Cross through any work that you do not want to
be marked.
 In all calculations, show clearly how you work out your answer.
Information
 The marks for questions are shown in brackets.
 The maximum mark for this paper is 105.
 You may ask for more answer paper, graph paper and tracing paper.
These must be tagged securely to this answer booklet.
8360/2
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Formulae Sheet
4
Volume of sphere = r 3 r
3
Surface area of sphere = 4r 2
1 2
Volume of cone = r h
3
Curved surface area of cone = r l l
h
In any triangle ABC

C
1
Area of triangle = ab sin C
2 b a
a b c A B
Sine rule = = c
sin A sin B sin C
2 2 2
Cosine rule a = b + c – 2bc cos A
b2  c2  a2
cos A =
2bc
The Quadratic Equation

_ b  (b 2 _ 4ac )
The solutions of ax 2 + bx + c = 0, where a  0, are given by x =
2a
Trigonometric Identities
sin θ 2 2
tan   sin  + cos   1
cos θ
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Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
1 a, b, c and d are consecutive integers.
Explain why ab + cd is always even.
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2 Work out the distance between the point A (1, 4) and the point B (7, 12).
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3n  1
3 The nth term of a sequence is given by
6n _ 5
3 (a) Write down the first, tenth and hundredth terms of the sequence.
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3n  1 1
3 (b) Show that the limiting value of is as n  
6n _ 5 2
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4 The function f(x) is defined as f(x) = x + x
4 (a) Write down the value of f(7)
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Answer .......................................................................... (1 mark)
4 (b) Solve f(x) = 0
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4 (c) Write an expression for f(x +1)  f(x)

Give your answer in its simplest form.
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5 The diagram shows triangle ABC with AB = AC.
Not drawn
accurately
2x + 3 4x  5
B C
3x  1
Show that triangle ABC is equilateral.
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6 x, y and z are three quantities such that

x : y = 3 : 2 and y :z=5:4
Express the ratio x : z in its simplest form.
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7 ABCD is a quadrilateral.
Not drawn
D C accurately
4x 3x
x 2x
A B
Prove that AB is parallel to DC.
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8 The function f(x) is defined as f(x) = 2
x  3 x  10
f(x) has domain all x except x = a and x = b
Work out a and b.
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9 (a) Expand and simplify (x  5)(x + 4x  2)
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2
9 (b) Factorise fully (x  16)  (x  4)(3x + 5)
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10 Here are a parallelogram and an isosceles triangle.
Not drawn
accurately
x cm
(x + 4) cm 2x cm
10 (a) The area of the triangle is greater than the area of the parallelogram.
Show that x 2  4x  0
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10 (b) Work out the least integer value for x.
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1 3
a 2  a2
11 Write as a single power of a.
(a 3 ) 4
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12 n is an integer.
2
Prove that (n – 2) + n(8 – n) is always a multiple of 4.
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13 Solve the simultaneous equations y 2 = x + 3 and y = 2x

Do not use trial and improvement.
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14 On the axes below is a circle centre (0, 0) and passing through the point (3, 0).
O x
14 (a) Write down the equation of the circle.
Answer ........................................................................... (1 mark)
14 (b) Decide whether the point (2, 2) is inside or outside the circle.
Show how you decide.
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14 (c) The circle above is translated so that the image of (3, 0) is (5, 4).
Write down the equation of the new circle.
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15 A triangle has sides 10.2 cm, 6.8 cm and 5.7 cm.
Work out the area of the triangle.
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16 Work out the equation of the perpendicular bisector of P (3, 1) and Q (5, 7).
Give your answer in the form y = ax + b
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17 VABCD is a rectangular based pyramid.

AB = 12 cm, BC = 10 cm and VC = 14 cm
The base ABCD is horizontal and the vertex V is directly above X, the centre of the
base.
V
14 cm
D C
X
10 cm
A 12 cm B
17 (a) Work out the height of the pyramid, VX.
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17 (b) Calculate the angle between VC and the plane ABCD.
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17 (c) Calculate the angle between the planes VBC and ABCD.
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2
18 Solve the equation cos x = 0.8 for 0 x 360
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19 y = x 4(2x + 5)
Work out the rate of change of y with respect to x when x = 2
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20 (a) Matrix A =  
 1 1
Work out the image of point P (2, 1) using transformation matrix A.
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Answer ( ................................, ................................ ) (2 marks)
20 (b) Point Q is (0, 1)
Line PQ is transformed to line P'Q' using matrix A.
O x
P
Work out the length of P'Q'.
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21 Factorise fully x 3  4x 2  11x + 30
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22 The diagram shows the graph of y = x 2  4x + 3

The curve cuts the x-axis at the points A and B.
The tangent to the curve at the point (5, 8) cuts the x-axis at the point C.
(5, 8)
O A B C x
Show that AB = 3BC
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 Evidence of any method that would lead to a correct answer, if applied accurately, is generally worthy
of credit.
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method may be implied, but in this qualification there is a greater expectation that method will be
appropriate and clearly shown.
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Glossary for Mark Schemes
These examinations are marked in such a way as to award positive achievement wherever possible. Thus ,
for these papers, marks are awarded under various categories.
M Method marks are awarded for a correct method which could lead
to a correct answer.
A Accuracy marks are awarded when following on from a correct

method. It is not necessary to always see the method. This can be
implied.
B Marks awarded independent of method.
M Dep A method mark dependent on a previous method mark being

awarded.
B Dep A mark that can only be awarded if a previous independent mark

has been awarded.
ft Follow through marks. Marks awarded following a mistake in an

earlier step.
SC Special case. Marks awarded within the scheme for a common

misinterpretation which has some mathematical worth.
oe Or equivalent. Accept answers that are equivalent.

1
eg, accept 0.5 as well as
2
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Paper 2 - Calculator
1 Any consecutive pair contains an M1 n(n + 1) + (n + 2)(n + 3)

even (and an odd)
Even × odd = even M1 n 2 + n + n 2 + 3n + 2n + 6

Allow 1 error
2
Even + even = even A1 2(n + 3n + 3) so even
2 2
2 ((7 – 1) + (12 – 4) ) M1
10 A1
3(a) 4 B2 B1 For two correct
31
oe
55
301
595
3(b) Reference to 3n + 1  3n B1 oe
or 6n  5  6n Must include reference to n being large
when n is large
3n 1 B1
cancelled to
6n 2
Alt 3(b) 3n 1 M1

n n
6n 5

n n
3 1 5 A1 oe
since and  0 as n  
6 n n
4(a) 56 B1
4(b) x (x + 1) = 0 M1
0 and 1 A1
2 2
4(c) (x + 1) + x + 1 – x – x M1 Allow 1 sign error
2 2
x +x+x+1+x+1–x –x A1 oe
2x + 2 or 2(x + 1) A1
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5 4x  5 = 2x + 3 M1
4x  2x = 3 + 5 M1 Allow one sign error
x=4 A1ft
Substitute their x into one of the M1 eg, 4 × 4  5 or 2 × 4 = 3 (=11)

equal sides
Shows BC is 3 × 4 – 1 = 11 and 11 A1
obtained for either AB or AC
6 Attempt at common value for y in M1 Attempt to find two equations in order to

order to eliminate y eliminate y
eg, 3 × 5 : 2 × 5 and 5 × 2 : 4 × 2 2x 5z
eg, y = and y =
3 4
15 : 10 and 10 : 8 A1 oe
2x 5z
eg, = or 8x = 15z
3 4
15 (: 10) : 8 A1 15 : 8
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7 x + 2x + 3x + 4x = 360 M1 oe
10x = 360 (x = 36) M1
Their 36 × 2 and their 36 × 3 or M1

their 36 × 4
36 + 144 = 180 or 72 + 108 = 180 M1 oe
Concludes that AB is parallel to DC A1

because allied/interior angles add up
to 180o
Alt 7 x + 4x + 3x + 2x = 360 M1 oe
10x = 360 (x = 36) M1
5x = 180 M1
x + 4x = 5x, so M1 oe
angle A + angle D = 180o or
3x + 2x = 5x, so
angle C + angle B = 180o
Concludes that AB is parallel to DC A1 oe
because allied/interior angles add up
to 180o
8 Sets denominator to zero M1 x 2  3x  10 = 0

or attempts to factorise in the form
(x ± a)( x ± b) where ab = 10
(x + 2)(x – 5) A1
– 2 (and) 5 B1ft ft From their factors
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3 2
9(a) x + 4x – 2x M1 Allow 1 error
2
5x – 20x + 10 M1 Allow 1 error
3 2 2
x + 4x – 2x – 5x – 20x + 10 A1
x3  x2 – 22x + 10 A1ft
9(b) (x + 4) (x – 4) – (x – 4) (3x + 5) M1
(x  4)(…………………..) M1
(x  4) (x + 4 – 3x – 5) A1
(x  4) (2x – 1) A1ft oe eg, (x  4)(2x + 1)

2
Alt 9(b) ()(3x – 12x + 5x – 20) M1
2
2x + 7x + 4 A1
(x + a) (2x + b) ab = 4 M1
(x  4)( 2x  1) A1 ft oe eg,  (x  4)(2x + 1)
10(a) Attempt to work out both areas M1 ie,

1
(2x × 2x) and x(x + 4)
2
Allow one error
Correct expression for both areas A1

2
2x  x + 4x
2
A1
2
10(b) x(x – 4)  0 M1 Attempts U-shaped sketch of y = x  4x
crossing x-axis at x = 0 and x = 4
(x  0 and) x  4 M1
5 A1
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2
11 (numerator) a B1
12
(denominator) a B1
10 B1ft ft If numerator and denominator seen as

a
powers of a
2 2
12 n – 4n + 4 + 8n – n M1 Allow one error or omission
4n + 4 A1
4(n + 1) A1 (4n + 4) ÷ 4 = n + 1
13 Attempt to eliminate one variable M1 y

y2 = +3
eg, (2x) = x + 3
2 2
2 2
4x –x–3=0 A1 2y  y  6 = 0
Attempt at solution M1 (2y + 3)(y  2)

eg, (4x + 3)(x – 1) Allow correct use of formula
x=–
3
(and) x = 1 A1 y = 2 (and) y = – 1
1
4 2
y=–1
1
(and) y = 2 A1 x = 1 (and) x = –
3
2 4
2 2
14(a) x +y =9 B1
2 2
14(b) 2 + 2 (= 8) M1
Inside and valid justification A1 eg, inside and 8  9, inside and 2.8 …  3
2 2 2 2
14(c) (x – 2) + (y – 4) = their 9 B2 ft (x + 2) + (y + 4) = their 9 B1
ft Their part (a)
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15 6.82  5.72  10.22 M1 10.2 2  5.7 2  6.8 2

cos A = cos B =
2  6.8  5.7 2  10.2  5.7
or
10.2 2  6.8 2  5.7 2
cos C =
2  10.2  6.8
0.32649(…) or 0.3265 A1 0.77648(…) or 0.7765

or 0.8491(…)
109(.05 …)o or 109.06 or 109.1 A1 39(.05 …) or 39.1

or 31.88(…) or 31.9 or 32
1
× 6.8 × 5.7 × sin their 109 M1 1
× 10.2 × 5.7 × sin their 39
2 2
1
or × 10.2 × 6.8 × sin their 32
2
18.3 A1 ft
16 Gradient = 4 B1
1 B1ft
Gradient of perpendicular = 
4
Midpoint = ( 4, 3) B1
1 M1 oe
y – 3 =  (x – 4)
4
1 A1 oe
y= x+4
4
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2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
17(a) (AC =) 12 + 10 or (AX =) 6 + 5 M1 (VM =) 14  5
2 2 2
or (VN =) 14  6
244 A1 oe (VM =) 171

(AX =) ( 61 )
2
or (VN =) 160
2 2 2 2 2 2
(VX =) 14  their AX M1 (VX =) their VM  6
2 2 2
or (VX =) their VN  5
11.6(2) A1
17(b) their VX M1 their 61

sin VCX = cos VCX =
14 14
their VX
or tan VCX =
their 61
56.1 A1
17(c) Use of right-angled triangle VMX M1 So that MV and MX are both at right angles
where M is the mid-point of BC to BC, thus defining the angle
their VX M1 6
tan VMX = cos VMX =
6 14  52
2
their VX
or sin VMX = 14 2  5 2
62.7 A1
18 cos x = () 0.894427 M1
26.6, 153.4, 206.6, 333.4 A2 A1 For 2 or 3 answers
5 4
19 2x + 5x M1
4 3
10x + 20x A2 ft ft Their two terms differentiated
4 3
10(2) + 20(2) M1 x = 2 in their terms from differentiating
320 A1 ft ft If M2 awarded
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20(a) (5,1) B2 5

B1 For (5, k) or (c, 1) or  
 1
20(b) 3 B1
(3,1) or  
 1
2 B1ft ft Their two points
21 f(2) = 8  16  22 + 30 M1
x  2 is a factor A1
(x  2)(x 2…… 15) M1
(x  2)(x 2 2x  15) A1
(x  2) (x + a) (x + b) ab = 15 M1
(x  2)(x  5) (x + 3) A1
22 (x  1)(x  3) M1
A (1, 0) and B (3, 0) or AB = 2 A1 oe
Attempts to differentiate, evidenced M1 dy

= 2x  4
by at least one term correct dx
Evidence of substituting x = 5 to find M1 When x = 5,

dy
= 2 × 5  4 (= 6)
the gradient of the tangent dx
Attempt to work out equation of M1 Tangent is y  8 = their 6(x  5)

tangent oe eg, y = 6x  22
Substitutes y = 0 into their equation M1 oe

11
in an attempt to obtain x =
3
3×(
11
 3) = 2 A1 oe
3
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Certificate in Further Mathematics 3

For this paper you must have:

Surface area of sphere = 4r 2

In any triangle ABC

The Quadratic Equation

Answer all questions in the spaces provided.

1 (a) Solve 7(3x  1) + 2(x + 7) = 3(6x 1)

Answer x = ................................................................. (4 marks)

Answer x = ................................................................. (2 marks)

Turn over for the next question

Which term has the same value in each sequence?

Answer ..................................................................... (3 marks)

2 (b) The first five terms of a quadratic sequence are 4 10 18 28 40

Work out an expression for the nth term.

Answer ..................................................................... (5 marks)

3 (a) On the axes below sketch the graph of y = x2  9

3 (b) Write down all the integer solutions to x2  9  0

Answer ..................................................................... (2 marks)

Turn over for the next question

4 A function f(x) is defined as

Answer ........................................................... units 2 (5 marks)

5 The graph shows two lines A and B.

Work out the equation of line A.

Answer ........................................................................ (4 marks)

Answer ........................................................................ (5 marks)

Answer x = ….............................................................. (2 marks)

Work out the value of y.

Answer ….…................................................................ (2 marks)

Answer ........................................................................ (4 marks)

9 The sketch shows y = sin x for 0 x 360

O 90 180 270 360 x

The value of sin 73 = 0.956 to 3 significant figures.

Answer ................................... and ................................... (2 marks)

10 (a) Write 75 + 12 in the form a b where a and b are integers.

Answer ........................................................................ (2 marks)

Answer ........................................................................ (5 marks)

Work out the coordinates of C.

Answer ( ...................., .................... ) (4 marks)

Answer ( ...................., .................... ) (4 marks)

13 (b) Explain why the equation x 2 + 3x + 4 = 0 has no real solutions.

14 In the diagram, DCB is a straight line.

Work out the length of DC, marked x on the diagram.

Write your answer in the form a  b

Answer .................................................................. cm (4 marks)

Prove that AC bisects angle BCD.

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