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MARK SCHEME for the October/November 2007 question paper
9709 MATHEMATICS
9709/02 Paper 2, maximum raw mark 50
This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and candidates, to indicate the requirements of
the examination. It shows the basis on which Examiners were instructed to award marks. It does not
indicate the details of the discussions that took place at an Examiners’ meeting before marking began.
All Examiners are instructed that alternative correct answers and unexpected approaches in
candidates’ scripts must be given marks that fairly reflect the relevant knowledge and skills
demonstrated.
Mark schemes must be read in conjunction with the question papers and the report on the
examination.
• CIE will not enter into discussions or correspondence in connection with these mark schemes.
CIE is publishing the mark schemes for the October/November 2007 question papers for most IGCSE,
GCE Advanced Level and Advanced Subsidiary Level syllabuses and some Ordinary Level
syllabuses.
Mark Scheme Notes
Marks are of the following three types:
M Method mark, awarded for a valid method applied to the problem. Method
marks are not lost for numerical errors, algebraic slips or errors in units.
However, it is not usually sufficient for a candidate just to indicate an intention
of using some method or just to quote a formula; the formula or idea must be
applied to the specific problem in hand, e.g. by substituting the relevant
quantities into the formula. Correct application of a formula without the
formula being quoted obviously earns the M mark and in some cases an M
mark can be implied from a correct answer.
A Accuracy mark, awarded for a correct answer or intermediate step correctly
obtained. Accuracy marks cannot be given unless the associated method
mark is earned (or implied).
B Mark for a correct result or statement independent of method marks.
• When a part of a question has two or more "method" steps, the M marks are
generally independent unless the scheme specifically says otherwise; and similarly
when there are several B marks allocated. The notation DM or DB (or dep*) is used
to indicate that a particular M or B mark is dependent on an earlier M or B
(asterisked) mark in the scheme. When two or more steps are run together by the
candidate, the earlier marks are implied and full credit is given.
• The symbol √ implies that the A or B mark indicated is allowed for work correctly
following on from previously incorrect results. Otherwise, A or B marks are given for
correct work only. A and B marks are not given for fortuitously "correct" answers or
results obtained from incorrect working.
• Note: B2 or A2 means that the candidate can earn 2 or 0.
B2/1/0 means that the candidate can earn anything from 0 to 2.
The marks indicated in the scheme may not be subdivided. If there is genuine doubt
whether a candidate has earned a mark, allow the candidate the benefit of the
doubt. Unless otherwise indicated, marks once gained cannot subsequently be lost,
e.g. wrong working following a correct form of answer is ignored.
• Wrong or missing units in an answer should not lead to the loss of a mark unless
the scheme specifically indicates otherwise.
• For a numerical answer, allow the A or B mark if a value is obtained which is correct
to 3 s.f., or which would be correct to 3 s.f. if rounded (1 d.p. in the case of an
angle). As stated above, an A or B mark is not given if a correct numerical answer
arises fortuitously from incorrect working. For Mechanics questions, allow A or B
marks for correct answers which arise from taking g equal to 9.8 or 9.81 instead of
10.
The following abbreviations may be used in a mark scheme or used on the scripts:
AEF Any Equivalent Form (of answer is equally acceptable)
AG Answer Given on the question paper (so extra checking is needed to
ensure that the detailed working leading to the result is valid)
BOD Benefit of Doubt (allowed when the validity of a solution may not be
absolutely clear)
CAO Correct Answer Only (emphasising that no "follow through" from a
previous error is allowed)
CWO Correct Working Only - often written by a ‘fortuitous' answer
ISW Ignore Subsequent Working
MR Misread
PA Premature Approximation (resulting in basically correct work that is
insufficiently accurate)
SOS See Other Solution (the candidate makes a better attempt at the same
question)
SR Special Ruling (detailing the mark to be given for a specific wrong
solution, or a case where some standard marking practice is to be varied
in the light of a particular circumstance)
Penalties
MR -1 A penalty of MR -1 is deducted from A or B marks when the data of a
question or part question are genuinely misread and the object and
difficulty of the question remain unaltered. In this case all A and B marks
then become "follow through √" marks. MR is not applied when the
candidate misreads his own figures - this is regarded as an error in
accuracy. An MR-2 penalty may be applied in particular cases if agreed
at the coordination meeting.
PA -1 This is deducted from A or B marks in the case of premature
approximation. The PA -1 penalty is usually discussed at the meeting.
Page 4 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper
GCE A/AS LEVEL – October/November 2007 9709 02
1
1 State indefinite integral of the form k In(2x + 1), where k = , 1 or 2 M1
2
1
State correct integral In(2x + 1) A1
2
Use limits correctly, allow use of limits x = 4 and x = 1 in an incorrect form M1
Obtain given answer A1 [4]
2 (i) Use the iterative formula correctly at least once M1
Obtain final answer 2.29 A1
Show sufficient iterations to justify its accuracy to 2 d.p. (must be working to 4 d.p.)
– 3 iterations are sufficient B1 [3]
2 4
(ii) State equation x = x + 2 , or equivalent B1
3 x
Derive the exact answer α (or x) = 3 12 , or equivalent B1 [2]
3 (i) Obtain critical values 4 and 6 B1
State answer 4 < y < 6 B1 [2]
(ii) Use correct method for solving an equation of the form 3x = a, where a > 0 M1
Obtain one critical value, i.e. either 1.26 or 1.63 A1
State answer 1.26 < x <1.63 A1 [3]
4 State derivative 2 – sec2 x, or equivalent B1
Equate derivative to zero and solve for x M1
1
Obtain x = π , or 0.785 (± 45° gains A1) A1
4
1
Obtain x = – π , (allow negative of first solution) A1√
4
1 1
Obtain corresponding y-values π – 1 and – π + 1, ± 0.571 A1 [5]
2 2
5 (i) Substitute x = –2 and equate to zero M1
Obtain answer a = 3 A1 [2]
(ii) At any stage state that x = –2 is a solution B1
EITHER: Attempt division by x + 2 and reach a partial quotient of 3x2 + kx M1
Obtain quadratic factor 3x2 + 2x – 1 A1
1
Obtain solutions x = – 1 and x = A1
3
OR: Obtain solution x = –1 by trial or inspection B1
1
Obtain solution x = similarly B2 [4]
3
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Page 5 Mark Scheme Syllabus Paper
GCE A/AS LEVEL – October/November 2007 9709 02
6 (i) State answer R = 17, allow 289 B1
Use trig formula to find α M1
Obtain α = 61.93°, (1.08 radians) A1 [3]
(ii) Carry out evaluation of sin −1 (14/17) ≈ 55.44°, or equivalent M1
Obtain answer 117.4°, (2.06 radians) A1
Carry out correct method for second answer M1
Obtain answer 186.5° and no others in the range (3.255 radians) A1√ [4]
[Ignore answers outside the given range.]
7 (i) Expand and use sin 2A formula M1
Use cos 2A formula at least once M1
Obtain any correct expression in terms of cos 2x and sin 2x only – can be implied A1
Obtain given answer correctly A1 [4]
3
(ii) State indefinite integral 5x – 2sin 2x – cos 2x B2
2
[Award B1 if one error in one term]
Substitute limits correctly – must be correct limits M1
1
Obtain answer (5 π – 2), or exact simplified equivalent A1 [4]
4
8 (i) Differentiate using product or quotient rule M1
Obtain derivative in any correct form A1
Equate derivative to zero and solve for x M1
Obtain answer x = 2 correctly, with no other solution A1 [4]
(ii) Find the gradient of the curve when x = 1, must be simplified, allow 0.368 B1
Form the equation of the tangent when x = 1 M1
Show that it passes through the origin A1 [3]
(iii) State or imply correct ordinates 0.36787…, 0.54134…, 0.44808… B1
Use correct formula, or equivalent, correctly with h = 1 and three ordinates M1
Obtain answer 0.95 with no errors seen A1 [3]
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