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JANUARY 2006 (click to download the paper)
These solutions have been contributed by Year 12 Hawthorn High School 2012. Simply the best!!
Question |
Topic |
Solution contribution by: |
1
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Coordinate Geometry
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Emily- Emily made a common mistake. She USED the information that required a proof. It cost her 2 marks.
Robert- Robert provided two alternative approaches to the proof that k=5 in part b. You should try to understand
his approach in his alternative solution. Remember that the equation of a line requires only ONE coordinate if the
gradient is known. Robert used BOTH coordinates to obtain TWO different equations for the SAME line.
Hence he equated and found k.
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2 |
Surds
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Tamar has a correct solution but the workings are difficult to follow. This has not caused a problem in this case but it increases
the potential for error.
Danielle also has a correct solution. Her presentation of work is clear and logical and a potential error was prevented when she
reviewed her solution to spot a further simplification of a surd.
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3 |
Equation of Normal
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Bethan has produced a solution that could be published.
A common error was to find the EQUATION OF THE TANGENT and not the Equation of the NORMAL so
TAKE CARE WHEN YOU READ THE QUESTION!
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4 |
Transformation of Graphs
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The original graph went through the ORIGIN but the coordinate (0, 0) was not given specifically.
Corey lost a mark because he did not identify the new coordinate that the ORIGIN was transfered to.
Rachel gained full marks as she identified the ORIGIN as being a key coordinate that is changed under the transformation.
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5 |
Roots of Quadratics
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Hannah has made a common error with signs. The discriminant involves a subtraction and so we must take care with negatives and brackets.
She still tried to "fiddle" the solution and went on to score 5 out of 7 marks. Never give up when the question moves on to use something that is given.
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6 |
Factor and Remainder Theorem
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Amy has full marks in this question but can target improved communication and logical presentation of her working. She has mathematical inconsistencies and incorrect terminology.
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7 |
Binomial Expansion
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Danielle has a solution to both parts of this Binomial question, in which she demonstrates clear communication of the difference between a TERM and a COEFFICIENT.
She uses Pascals Triangle where appropriate and the Binomial formula where Pascal's Triangle can not be used.
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8 |
Differentiation
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Ryan gives a nice "first Principles" of Differentiation proof. Many students miss minor details and lose marks. The proof must be flawless.
A tricky differentiation using rules of indicies caused a problem for many students but not Emily
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9 |
Completing the Square
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Negative x squared terms always cause a problem for students as sign errors are easy to make. Nuella had no problem with this question.
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10 |
Stationary Points
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JANUARY 2009 (click to download the paper)
Winter 2009 Exam paper and Worked solutions
RETURN LINK TO YEAR 12 PRESENTATIONS
Jan 2008 C1
May 2007 C1
Question 2 SURDS Worked solution video
Jan 2007 C1
May 2006 C1
Jan 2006 C1
May 2005 C1
Jan 2005 C1
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Comments (3)
Steph Richards said
at 2:15 pm on Dec 4, 2012
Dont forget to check your solutions!!!
osa1313 said
at 11:10 pm on Feb 11, 2015
I don't know where i should post this, but answer to C1 WJEC January 2009 Question 2 part b is not 3√5 but √5 .
ArthurBaas said
at 12:31 pm on Feb 12, 2015
Good spot! Bardmeister has the correct answer in his Winter 2009 solutions.
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