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ADDITIONAL MATHEMATICS 4037/01

Paper 1 Non-calculator For examination from 2025
MARK SCHEME
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4037/01 Cambridge O Level – Mark Scheme For examination
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Generic Marking Principles

These general marking principles must be applied by all examiners when marking candidate answers. They should be applied alongside the specific content of the mark
scheme or generic level descriptions for a question. Each question paper and mark scheme will also comply with these marking principles.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

• the specific content of the mark scheme or the generic level descriptions for the question
• the specific skills defined in the mark scheme or in the generic level descriptions for the question
• the standard of response required by a candidate as exemplified by the standardisation scripts.
GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 2:

Marks awarded are always whole marks (not half marks, or other fractions).
GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 3:

Marks must be awarded positively:

• marks are awarded for correct/valid answers, as defined in the mark scheme. However, credit is given for valid answers which go beyond the scope of the
syllabus and mark scheme, referring to your Team Leader as appropriate
• marks are awarded when candidates clearly demonstrate what they know and can do
• marks are not deducted for errors
• marks are not deducted for omissions
• answers should only be judged on the quality of spelling, punctuation and grammar when these features are specifically assessed by the question as indicated by
the mark scheme. The meaning, however, should be unambiguous.
GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 4:

Rules must be applied consistently, e.g. in situations where candidates have not followed instructions or in the application of generic level descriptions.
GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 5:

Marks should be awarded using the full range of marks defined in the mark scheme for the question (however; the use of the full mark range may be limited according
to the quality of the candidate responses seen).

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GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 6:

Marks awarded are based solely on the requirements as defined in the mark scheme. Marks should not be awarded with grade thresholds or grade descriptions in
mind.

Mathematics-Specific Marking Principles

1 Unless a particular method has been specified in the question, full marks may be awarded for any correct method. However, if a calculation is required then no
marks will be awarded for a scale drawing.
2 Unless specified in the question, non-integer answers may be given as fractions, decimals or in standard form. Ignore superfluous zeros, provided that the degree
of accuracy is not affected.
3 Allow alternative conventions for notation if used consistently throughout the paper, e.g. commas being used as decimal points.
4 Unless otherwise indicated, marks once gained cannot subsequently be lost, e.g. wrong working following a correct form of answer is ignored (isw).
5 Where a candidate has misread a number in the question and used that value consistently throughout, provided that number does not alter the difficulty or the
method required, award all marks earned and deduct just 1 A or B mark for the misread.
6 Recovery within working is allowed, e.g. a notation error in the working where the following line of working makes the candidate’s intent clear.

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MARK SCHEME NOTES

The following notes are intended to help with understanding of mark schemes in general, but individual mark schemes may include marks awarded for specific reasons
outside the scope of these notes.

Anything in the mark scheme which is in square brackets […] is not required for the mark to be earned, but if present it must be correct.

When a part of a question has two or more ‘method’ steps, the M marks are in principle independent unless the scheme specifically says otherwise; and similarly where
there are several B marks allocated. The notation ‘dep’ is used to indicate that a particular M or B mark is dependent on an earlier mark in the scheme.

Types of mark

M Method mark, awarded for a valid method applied to the problem.

A Accuracy mark, given for a correct answer or intermediate step correctly obtained. For accuracy marks to be given, the associated Method mark must be earned or
implied.

B Mark for a correct result or statement independent of Method marks.

Abbreviations

awrt answers which round to

cao correct answer only
dep dependent on the previous mark(s)
FT follow through after error
isw ignore subsequent working (after correct answer obtained)
nfww not from wrong working
oe or equivalent
rot rounded or truncated
SC special case
soi seen or implied

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Question Answer Marks Partial Marks

1 f(x) = ±5(x + 1)(2x – 1)(x – 2) 3 B1 for ±
B1 for 5
B1 for (x + 1)(2x – 1)(x – 2)
or equivalent factorisation
2(a) p(2): 48 + 4a + 2b + 2 = 0 B1 For 2a + b + 25 = 0 or multiple
2a + b + 25 = 0
p(1) = –2p(0) B1 For a + b + 12 = 0
a + b + 12 = 0
a = –13, b = 1 2 M1 for attempt to solve their equations in a and b leading to
2 values
A1 for both
2(b)(i) J N M1 J N
1 6 13 1 1
p KK OO = 8 − 4 + 2 + 2 For attempt to find p KK OO using their a and b
2 2
L P L P
0 A1
2(b)(ii) (x – 2)(2x – 1)(3x + 1) 2 M1 for realising that 2 factors are known and 3rd factor can be
obtained by observation or algebraic long division,
or for making use of x – 2 or 2x – 1 in order to obtain a quadratic
factor
A1 Must see all factors together
3(a) 2 B1
3(b) 6π or 1080° B1

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Question Answer Marks Partial Marks

3(c) y 3 B1 for a curve passing through (–π, 0) and (3π, –3)
B1 for correct shape with max on y-axis and a min at x = 3π
B1 for passing through (0, 1) and (π, 0) only on the positive x-axis
3
2
1

–r 0 r 2r 3r x
–1
–2
–3

4 OB = a + c B1

2 1 B1
DC = 3 c or OD = 3 c

1 1 B1 Allow unsimplified
CE = (a − c) or OE = (a + 2c)
3 3
1 B1
DE = (a + c)
3
k=3 B1
5(a) p = 16 2 5p
B1 for loga = loga 20 oe
4
B1 for 16, nfww
5(b) (3(3x) – 1)(3x + 3) = 0 M1 For recognition of a correct quadratic in 3x and an attempt to
factorise or use the quadratic formula
x 1 2 M1 dep for a correct attempt to solve 3x = k, k > 0
3 =
3 A1 for one solution only, which must be from a correct solution
x = –1

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Question Answer Marks Partial Marks

5(c) 1 B1 May be implied
Either logy 2 =
log 2 y
1
or log2 y =
log y 2
log a 2 log a y
or logy 2 = and log2 y =
log a y log a 2
Either 4(logy 2)2 – 4(logy 2) + 1 = 0 M1 For obtaining a 3-term quadratic equation in either logy 2 or log2 y
1 and solving to obtain logy 2 = k or log2 y = k, may be implied or
(2 logy 2 – 1)2 = 0, logy 2 =
2 equivalent using an alternative base

or (log2 y)2 – 4(log2 y) + 4 = 0

(log2 y – 2)2 = 0, log2 y = 2

or (loga y)2 – 4(loga 2)loga y + 4(loga 2)2 = 0

(loga y – 2 loga 2)2 = 0
loga y = 2 loga 2
y=4 A1
6(a)(i) f(x) > 1 B1
g(x)∈ℝ B1
6(a)(ii) g(0) = 1, g(1) = 2 M1 For attempt at g2(0) or g2(x)
6(a)(iii) Attempt at f(2) or fg2(x) M1 Must have the correct order of operations
fg2(0) or f(2) = 3e4 + 1 A1

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Question Answer Marks Partial Marks

6(a)(iv) y B1 For correct f and (0, 4) , must be in first and second quadrant
B1 For correct f –1 and (4, 0), must be in first and fourth quadrant
4 B1 For y = x and/or symmetry implied, by ‘matching intercepts’. No
intersection.
0 4 x B1 For both asymptotes x = 1 and y = 1

6(b)(i) Undefined at x = 0 oe B1
6(b)(ii) 4=a+b M1 For attempt at h(1) and differentiation to obtain h′(1), must have
p
the form h′(x) = 3 oe
x
b = –8 A1 For both
a = 12
7(a) 1 B1
a + 4d = (a + 15d)
3
a + 4d + a + 15d = 33 B1
9 3 2 M1 for attempt to solve their equations simultaneously
a = 4, d =
2 A1 for both
J J N J NN M1 For correct use of the sum formula for 10 terms using their a and d
10 K 9 3O
S10 = 2 K2 KK OO + 9 KK OOO
4 2
L L P L PP
90 A1

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Question Answer Marks Partial Marks

7(b) a + ar = 16 B1
a B1
= 25
1−r
16 M1 For attempt to obtain and solve an equation in r only
= (1 – r)(1 + r)
25
3 A1 For both ±
r = ±5

a = 10 A1
a = 40 A1
Alternative (B1)
a + ar = 16
a (B1)
= 25
1−r
a2 – 50a + 400 = 0 (2) M1 for attempt to obtain a 3-term quadratic equation in a using
their equations
a = 10 and a = 40 (2) M1 for attempt to solve their quadratic
8(a) a 2 B1 for 1 term correct
1
9ln (2x + 3) + ln (3x − 1) − ln xC
B1 all correct
(ln(2a + 3) + ln(3a – 1) – ln a) – (ln 5 + ln 2) M1 Correct substitution of limits, dep on first B1, ignore equality
Must have 3 terms involving x
(2a + 3) (3a − 1) M1 For use of both addition and subtraction rules, ignore equality,
ln = ln 2.4 or for use of addition rule on each side of an equation
10a
6a2 – 17a – 3 = 0 A1
a=3 2 M1 for solution of their quadratic
A1 for a = 3 only
8(b)(i) 18k sin2 kx cos kx 2 M1 for p sin2 kx cos kx, where p is a multiple of k
8(b)(ii) 1 3 2 1 3
sin 2x + c B1 for sin 2x
6 6

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Question Answer Marks Partial Marks

2
2
9(a) 1 M1 For k(3t + 2) 3
v= (3t + 2) 3 (+ c)
2
2
1 2 M1 dep for use of s = 4.8 and t = 2 in their expression for v to
v= (3t + 2) 3 + 6
2 find c
9(b) B1
5
5
9(c) 1 M1 For p(3t + 2) 3
t ⩾ 0 so v > 0 oe

s = (3t + 2) 3 + 6t (+ d)
10
5
1 2 M1 dep for use of v = 8 and t = 2 in their expression for s to find d
s= (3t + 2) 3 + 6t – 20
10
25 A1
, s = 54.3
3
10 (x – 2)2 + (y + 4)2 = 9 oe B1 For equation of the circle
When t =

(x – 2)2 + (2x + 1)2 = 9 oe M1 For obtaining an equation in one variable using their equation for
J y − 1N2 the circle and y = 2x – 3 and attempt to solve to obtain either x = …
or KK OO + (y + 4)2 = 9
or y = …
L 2 P
2 4 − 2 A1 for one correct set of coordinates
x= ,y= 3
5 5 A1 for a second correct set of coordinates
2 4 −
x=− ,y=− 3
5 5
J 4 N2 J 8 N2 M1 For use of Pythagoras’ theorem to obtain the length AB, using their
2
(AB) = KK OO + KK OO coordinates for A and B
5 5
L P L P
AB = 4 A1
XY = 6 B1
Area of kite = 12 A1 1
FT on their × AB × 6
2

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