NCEA Level 2 Mathematics and Statistics (91262) 2016 — page 1 of 4

Assessment Schedule – 2016

Mathematics and Statistics: Apply calculus methods in solving problems (91262)
Evidence Statement

Q Expected Coverage Achievement (u) Merit (r) Excellence (t)

ONE f '(x) = 12x2 – 14x + 2 Derivative found and

(a) gradient evaluated.
f '(2) = 48 – 28 + 2
= 22

(b) f ' = 6x – 2 Derivative found and

tangent gradient = 1 gradient used. Using f(0.5) to find 3.75 or
6x – 2 = 1 E.g. f '(0.5) or use the straight line
x = 0.5 y = 3.75 f '(x) = 1. formula to verify tangent
Coordinates (0.5,3.75) equation.

(c) For turning point Derivative found and

dy equated to 0, and
= 6x 2 + 2kx = 0 k = –3 evaluated.
dx
When x = 1, k = –3
Maximum turning point when
6x2 – 6x = 0
x = 0 or x = 1 Coordinates of maximum
Maximum turning point at turning point found.
(0,5)

(d) At the point (3, 4) Derivative equated to

the gradient 0 and a = 6
=0 evaluated.
2×3–a=0
a=6
Anti-derivative found.
y = x2 – ax + c y = x2 – 6x + c
= x2 – 6x + c
4 = 9 – 18 + c
c = 13
Equation correct – can be
y = x2 – 6x + 13 left as c = 13.

(e) y = x4 – 4x3
Confirmed that x = 3 for
y ′ = 4x 2 (x − 3)
Derivative found and the local minimum giving
4x 3 − 12x 2 = 0 equated to 0. Can be y = –27 justified by
x = 0 or 3. implied from solving. Both x values found. reference to graph,
Minimum x = 3, and y = –27 gradient on either side or
second derivative.

Evidence Statement
NØ N1 N2 A3 A4 M5 M6 E7 E8

No response; Attempt at 1 of u 2 of u 3 of u 1 of r 2 of r 1 of t 2 of t
no relevant one question.
evidence.
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Q Expected Coverage Achievement (u) Merit (r) Excellence (t)

TWO Parabolic shape with

(a) intercepts at
x = –2 and x = 1

(b) Question Two (b) has been

amended from that used in a (or m) and b evaluated.
Derivative found and
the examination, and this m = 5 evaluated. Can be expressed as
answer has been amended to y = 5x – 7.
match.
dy
= 4x − 3
dx
at (2,3) m = 5
therefore a = 5
3=5×2+b
b = –7

(c) f '(x) = –4 + 10x + 3ax2 Derivative found and

–4 + 10x + 3ax2 = 3 equated to 3.
= gradient when x = 1
3 = –4 + 10 + 3a a evaluated.
3a = –3
a = –1

(d) A = π (0.1t + 2)2

= π (0.01t2 + 0.4t + 4)
dA
= 0.02πt + 0.4π Relationship formed and
dt
r = 10 derivative found (units not
0.1t = 8 required).
t = 80 Rate of change of area
dA calculated, units not
= 1.6π + 0.4π required.
dt
2π = 6.28 (2dp).
= 2π cm2 s–1 or equivalent.

(e) dy Derivative found.

= 9x2 – 4a2 < 0
dx
9x2 < 4a2
2a 2a x evaluated or equivalent.
x is − > x and x <
3 3
Decreasing function between
Interval found.
2a 2a
− and .
3 3
2a 2a
Or − <x<
3 3
Or clearly shown on a graph.
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Evidence Statement
NØ N1 N2 A3 A4 M5 M6 E7 E8

No response; Attempt at 1 of u 2 of u 3 of u 1 of r 2 of r 1 of t 2 of t
no relevant one question.
evidence.
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Q Expected Coverage Achievement (u) Merit (r) Excellence (t)

THREE y = x3 – 5x + c Equation found.

(a) c=4
y = x3 – 5x + 4

(b) Positive cubic shape

or negative cubic with
correct turning points.

Positive cubic shape and

turning points at x = –4
and x = 2.

(c)(i) a = 0.6 Anti-derivative Velocity formula must

v = 0.6t + c formula found. contain variable t and
t = 0, v = 5 Obvious use of any show evidence of t = 0,
v = 0.6t + 5 physics formula, v = 5.
rate after 10 seconds without calculus, not Speed after 10 seconds
=6+5 accepted. found, units not required.
= 11 (m s–1)

(c)(ii) s = 0.3t2 + 5t + c Distance equation

t = 0, s = 0, c = 0 formed with +c.
s = 0.3t2 + 5t
Finds the distance formula
v=8
evidence of t = 0, s = 0,
0.6t + 5 = 8
c = 0. Finds the distance
t=5
AND finding t = 5 travelled, units not
s(5) =0 .3 × 52 + 5 × 5 when v = 8. required.
= 32.5 m

(c)(iii) v=8
a = –0.2
v = –0.2t + c Anti-derivative found.
t = 0, v = 8, so c = 8
y = –0.2t + c
Alternate method
s = –0.1t2 + 8t + c
c = 9, t = 15, get to
t = 0, s = 0, so c = 0
Finds the distance formula 102.5 m without
6 = –0.2t + 8 evidence of t = 0, s = 0, getting 70 m first.
0.2t = 2 c = 0 AND finding t = 10
t = 10 when v = 6. Calculated the
distance after 10 seconds = 70 distance travelled past
Distance past P = 102.5 m P. Units not required.

Evidence Statement

NØ N1 N2 A3 A4 M5 M6 E7 E8

No response; Attempt at 1 of u 2 of u 3 of u 1 of r 2 of r 1 of t 2 of t
no relevant one question.
evidence.

Cut Scores
Not Achieved Achievement Achievement with Merit Achievement with Excellence

0–7 8 – 14 15 – 20 21 – 24