Mark Scheme (Results)

November 2023

Pearson Edexcel GCSE

In Mathematics (1MA1)
Foundation (Calculator) Paper 2F
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November 2023
Question Paper Log Number P69531A
Publications Code 1MA1_2F_2311_MS
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General marking guidance
These notes offer general guidance, but the specific notes for examiners appertaining to individual questions take precedence.

1 All candidates must receive the same treatment. Examiners must mark the last candidate in exactly the same way as they mark the first.
Where some judgement is required, mark schemes will provide the principles by which marks will be awarded; exemplification/indicative
content will not be exhaustive. When examiners are in doubt regarding the application of the mark scheme to a candidate’s response,
the response should be sent to review.

2 All the marks on the mark scheme are designed to be awarded; mark schemes should be applied positively. Examiners should also be
prepared to award zero marks if the candidate’s response is not worthy of credit according to the mark scheme. If there is a wrong
answer (or no answer) indicated on the answer line always check the working in the body of the script (and on any diagrams), and award
any marks appropriate from the mark scheme.

Questions where working is not required: In general, the correct answer should be given full marks.
Questions that specifically require working: In general, candidates who do not show working on this type of question will get no
marks – full details will be given in the mark scheme for each individual question.

3 Crossed out work

This should be marked unless the candidate has replaced it with
an alternative response.

4 Choice of method
If there is a choice of methods shown, mark the method that leads to the answer given on the answer line.
If no answer appears on the answer line, mark both methods then award the lower number of marks.

5 Incorrect method
If it is clear from the working that the “correct” answer has been obtained from incorrect working, award 0 marks. Send the response to
review for your Team Leader to check.

6 Follow through marks

Follow through marks which involve a single stage calculation can be awarded without working as you can check the answer, but if
ambiguous do not award.
Follow through marks which involve more than one stage of calculation can only be awarded on sight of the relevant working, even if it
appears obvious that there is only one way you could get the answer given.
7 Ignoring subsequent work
It is appropriate to ignore subsequent work when the additional work does not change the answer in a way that is inappropriate for the
question or its context. (eg an incorrectly cancelled fraction when the unsimplified fraction would gain full marks).
It is not appropriate to ignore subsequent work when the additional work essentially makes the answer incorrect (eg. incorrect algebraic
simplification).

8 Probability
Probability answers must be given as a fraction, percentage or decimal. If a candidate gives a decimal equivalent to a probability, this
should be written to at least 2 decimal places (unless tenths).
Incorrect notation should lose the accuracy marks, but be awarded any implied method marks.
If a probability fraction is given then cancelled incorrectly, ignore the incorrectly cancelled answer.

9 Linear equations
Unless indicated otherwise in the mark scheme, full marks can be gained if the solution alone is given on the answer line, or otherwise
unambiguously identified in working (without contradiction elsewhere). Where the correct solution only is shown substituted, but not
identified as the solution, the accuracy mark is lost but any method marks can be awarded (embedded answers).

10 Range of answers
Unless otherwise stated, when an answer is given as a range (eg 3.5 – 4.2) then this is inclusive of the end points (eg 3.5, 4.2) and all
numbers within the range

11 Number in brackets after a calculation

Where there is a number in brackets after a calculation eg 2 × 6 (=12) then the mark can be awarded either for the correct method,
implied by the calculation or for the correct answer to the calculation.

12 Use of inverted commas

Some numbers in the mark scheme will appear inside inverted commas eg “12” × 50 ; the number in inverted commas cannot be any
number – it must come from a correct method or process but the candidate may make an arithmetic error in their working.

13 Word in square brackets

Where a word is used in square brackets eg [area] × 1.5 : the value used for [area] does not have to come from a correct method or
process but is the value that the candidate believes is the area. If there are any constraints on the value that can be used, details will
be given in the mark scheme.

14 Misread
If a candidate misreads a number from the question. eg uses 252 instead of 255; method or process marks may be awarded provided
the question has not been simplified. Examiners should send any instance of a suspected misread to review.
Guidance on the use of abbreviations within this mark scheme

M method mark awarded for a correct method or partial method

P process mark awarded for a correct process as part of a problem solving question

A accuracy mark (awarded after a correct method or process; if no method or process

is seen then full marks for the question are implied but see individual mark schemes
for more details)

C communication mark awarded for a fully correct statement(s)

with no contradiction or ambiguity

B unconditional accuracy mark (no method needed)

oe or equivalent

cao correct answer only

ft follow through (when appropriate as per mark scheme)

sc special case

dep dependent (on a previous mark)

indep independent

awrt answer which rounds to

isw ignore subsequent working

Paper: 1MA1/2F
Question Answer Mark Mark scheme Additional guidance
1 Two of: 1, 2, 3, 6, B1 for 2 correct factors and no incorrect Allow more than 2 correct factors but
9, 18 no incorrect.

2 9 B1 oe
10

3 700 B1 cao

4 One of: 16, 25, 36, B1 for one correct square number Allow more than 1 correct square
49 number but no incorrect.

5 120 B1 cao

6 12.5(0) M1 for 50 ÷ 4

A1 cao

7 (a) Cone B1 for cone or circular pyramid

(b) Diagram B1 suitable diagram drawn

Paper: 1MA1/2F
Question Answer Mark Mark scheme Additional guidance
8 Shown M1 for a method to find the total cost for footballs, hockey sticks or cricket bats, Can be done with addition or
eg 9.5 × 5 (= 47.5) or (6 ÷2) × 30 (= 90) or 23 × 2 (= 46) subtraction, or combination
OR begins to work with budget, eg 200 – 5 (= 195)

M1 for a method to find the total cost for two of footballs, hockey sticks or cricket
bats,
eg two from 9.5 × 5 (= 47.5) or (6 ÷2) × 30 (= 90) or 23 × 2 (= 46)
OR works with budget and total cost for one of footballs, hockey sticks or
cricket bats, eg 200 – “47.5”

M1 for a complete method to find comparable figures,

eg 9.5 × 5 + (6 ÷2) × 30 + 23 × 2 + 5 or “47.5” + “90” + “46” + 5
or 200 – (9.5 × 5 + (6 ÷2) × 30 + 23 × 2 + 5) or 200 – “188.5”

C1 shows correct figures for a conclusion eg (£)188.5(0) or (£)11.5(0) Figures need not be supported by
words but must not be contradicted.
9 WP WS WC BP B2 for all correct and no incorrect or repeats
BS BC GP GS GC
(B1 for at least 4 correct) Ignore repeats

10 3:5 M1 for 24 : 40 or for any ratio equivalent to 24 : 40

or 5 : 3

A1 for 3 : 5 Accept 3 : 5 in the form n : 1,

eg 0.6 : 1 or 1 : n, eg 1 : 1.66(..)
11 (a) Unlikely B1 cao

(b) Evens B1 cao

12 111 M1 for a complete method, eg 37 × 3 oe

A1 cao
Paper: 1MA1/2F
Question Answer Mark Mark scheme Additional guidance
13 (a) Explanation C1 for correct explanation Units may be ignored
Acceptable response
should have multiplied 5 and 4 (once)
it should be (just) 5 × 4
it is b × h or l × w
she has not used the formula for area
it should be 20 (cm2)
shouldn’t multiply all (four) sides

Not acceptable response

he has found the area twice
he is correct
he has worked out volume
he has worked out the perimeter or he should have added the 4 sides

13 (b) Explanation C1 for correct explanation Ignore numerical value if given

Acceptable response
units should be cm2 or units should be squared
it should be 86 cm2 or 20 cm2
she didn’t use the correct units (for area)
cm is wrong

Not acceptable response

she is correct
it is not squared or they should have squared
it should be 400 cm or it should be 20 cm
she has found the perimeter
Paper: 1MA1/2F
Question Answer Mark Mark scheme Additional guidance
14 6.95 or P1 for process to find the cost of 1kg of flour, eg 4.05 ÷ 3 (= 1.35) May be implied by (2 kg =) 2.70
(2kg flour =) 2.70
and P1 for process to work with cost of sugar, eg 11.85 – 5 × “1.35” (= 5.10) May be implied by (1 kg =) 0.85 oe
(5 kg sugar =) 4.25
P1 for process to find cost for 5kg of sugar, eg “5.10” ÷ 6 × 5(= 4.25)

A1 for 6.95 or (2kg flour =) 2.70 and (5 kg sugar =) 4.25

15 60.48 P1 for a beginning process, eg 72 ÷ 100 × 120 (= 86.4)

OR 72 ÷ 100 × 30 ÷ 100 (= 0.216)

P1 for process to use both percentages, [86.4] must be a value less than 120
eg [86.4] – ([86.4] × 30 ÷ 100) or [86.4] × ((100 – 30) ÷ 100)
or [86.4] × 30 ÷ 100 (= 25.92)
OR 72 ÷ 100 × ((100 – 30) ÷ 100) (= 0.504)
OR 120 × “0.216” (= 25.92)

A1 cao

16 24 P1 for finding the total for adults, eg 160 – 85 (= 75) R A H T Tot

or for finding adult romance, eg 33 – 19 (= 14) C 19 42 4 20 85
or for finding children adventure, eg 76 – 34 (= 42) A 14 34 20 7 75
Tot 33 76 24 27 160
P1 for finding adult horror, eg “75” – 34 – “14” – 7 (= 20)

P1 for a process to find the number of children who chose horror,

eg 85 – 19 – “42” – “20” (= 4)
or for a complete process to find total horror,
eg (85 – 19 – “42” – “20”) + “20”
or 160 – 33 – 76 – (“20” + 7)

A1 cao A correct answer unsupported will

score 1 mark only
Paper: 1MA1/2F
Question Answer Mark Mark scheme Additional guidance
17 16 0 2 8 B2 for a fully correct ordered diagram Accept stem of 160, 170, 180, 190
17 2 2 3 7 8 Can be in reverse vertical order (with
18 0 0 3 4 6 8 (B1 for a complete unordered diagram or for an ordered diagram with at most one matching leaves) eg 19, 18, 17, 16
19 1 7 error or omission) Errors can be omissions; one number
in the wrong position is one error.
Key:16|0 = 160 B1 (indep) for correct key, eg 16|0 or 160|0 represents 160
or 160|0 = 160 Key must be consistent with the stem.
18 (a) 1.882(0861678…) B2 1.882(0861678…) Condone 1.8̇ 82(0861668...) for both
marks
(B1 830
for 16.6 or 8.82 or or 1.88)
441

(b) 1.88 B1 for 1.88 Condone 1.8̇ 8

or ft their answer to part (a) correctly rounded to 2 dp, providing part (a) has at Do not accept trailing 0, eg 1.880
least 3 dp

19 78 M1 for finding one angle within the triangle is 180 ÷ 3 (= 60) Angles must be clearly labelled on the
diagram or otherwise identified.
M1 for method to use parallel lines, eg BDE = DBC Correct method can be implied from
or BCD + CDE = 180 angles on the diagram if no ambiguity
or contradiction.
C2 (dep M2) for (x =) 78 with a correct reason relating to parallel lines and one If x is clearly identified as 78 award
other correct reason given, with no unused reasons. M2 (implied)

(C1 (dep M1) for one correct reason given for their chosen method, Underlined words need to be shown;
reasons need to be linked to their
angles in an equilateral triangle are equal method, which can be implied from
alternate angles are equal correctly identified angles (stated or
angles in a quadrilateral add up to 360 written on the diagram).
angles in a triangle add up to 180
Allied angles / Co-interior angles add up to 180
Paper: 1MA1/2F
Question Answer Mark Mark scheme Additional guidance
20 (a) 4 0 –2 –2 0 4 B2 for all 4 correct values

(B1 for 2 or 3 correct values)

(b) Graph M1 ft (dep B1) for plotting at least 4 points correctly

A1 for a fully correct curve drawn Accept a freehand curve drawn that is
not made of line segments.

21 Reflection y = − x B1 for reflection Score B0 for more than one

transformation
B1 for line y = − x oe

22 (a) 13y − 1 M1 for method to expand one bracket or collect like terms May be implied by 13y or – 1
eg 3 × 2y – 3 × 5 (= 6y – 15)
or 7 × y + 7 × 2 (= 7y + 14)
or 3 × 2y + 7 × y (= 6y + 7y) or 3 × −5 + 7 × 2 (= −15 + 14)

A1 oe

(b) 3x(2x + 5) B2 oe

(B1 for 3(2x2 + 5x) or x(6x + 15) or 3x(ax + b) )

(c) f - 11 M1 for correct first step to rearrange May be seen in different equivalent
g= f 3g 11
3 form
eg f – 11 = 3g + 11 – 11 or f – 11 = 3g or eg = + or –3g = 11 – f
3 3 3
or answer ambiguously shown, eg g = f – 11 ÷ 3
f - 11
or given as
3

A1 oe
Paper: 1MA1/2F
Question Answer Mark Mark scheme Additional guidance
23 35 P1 for process to work out income and outgoings,
eg 7.5(0) × 54 (= 405) and 100 + 120 + 80 (= 300)

P1 for process to find the profit, eg “405” – “300” (= 105)

OR “405” ÷ “300” (= 1.35) or “405” ÷ “300” × 100 (= 135)

P1 for a full process to find percentage profit, eg (“105” ÷ “300”) ×100

or (“1.35” – 1) × 100 or “135” – 100

A1 cao

24 4811.20 M1 for full method for one year, eg 4500 × 1.034 (= 4653) oe Can be implied by 4806 or 9306

A1 for 4811.2(0) Accept 4811.202 and 4811.21

25 11 M1 for one correct step to isolate x term or constant term on one side, May be seen in different equivalent
eg adds x to both sides to get 5x – 14 + x = 52 – x + x forms but must be carried out, not just
or adds 14 to both sides to get 5x – 14 + 14 = 52 – x + 14 oe intention seen.
Can be implied by
eg 4x = 66 or 6x = 38
M1 for both correct steps to isolate terms in x on one side and constant term on one
side,
eg “6x” – 14 + 14 = 52 + 14, or 5x + x = “66” + x – x

A1 cao
Paper: 1MA1/2F
Question Answer Mark Mark scheme Additional guidance
26 21 P1 for process to work correctly with initial ratio, Can be implied by 90 : 120 : 60 or by
eg 120 ÷ 4 × 9 (= 270) a second ratio that totals to 270
or 90 + 120 + 60 (= 270)

P1 for process to find the value of 1 part in the new ratio,

eg “270” ÷ (2 + 5 + 3) (= 27)

P1 for process to find both values for Errol,

eg (“27” × 3) (= 81) and (120 ÷ 4 × 2) (= 60)

A1 cao

27 327 M1 for 147 + 180 or for 360 – (180 – 147), Diagram can be a sketch
or for drawing a suitable diagram with 147 in the correct position and with the
bearing of A from B indicated

A1 cao

28 65 P1 for a full process to find the volume of the container, These steps may be completed in a
eg π × 152 × 43 (= 30 394.9…) different order
Accept 9675π

P1 for a process to convert between cm3 and litres, 387

eg “30 394.9…” ÷ 1000 (= 30.39…) Accept 9.675π or 
40
or [volume] ÷ 1000 or 0.47 × 1000 (= 470)

P1 for a complete process to find the time taken, eg [volume] ÷ 0.47 [volume] can be any value they
or [volume] ÷ “470” believe to be the volume that might
have been incorrectly converted (or
not at all)
A1 answer in the range 64.6 to 65 If an answer is given in the range in
working and then rounded incorrectly
award full marks.
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Question Answer Mark Mark scheme Additional guidance
29 32.2 M1 for a correct trig statement, eg 28 × tan 49 or tan 49 = AB ÷ 28 Can use a combination of skills but
must have only one unknown in x to
score this mark
A1 Answer in the range 32.2 to 32.22 If an answer is given in the range in
working and then rounded incorrectly
award full marks.
30 x = −2 M1 for correct method to eliminate either x or y or a method leading to substitution condone one arithmetic error
y = 1.5
M1 (dep M1) for substituting found value in one of the equations condone one arithmetic error
or correct method after starting again

A1 for x = −2 and y = 1.5 oe

Modifications to the mark scheme for Modified Large Print (MLP) papers: 1MA1 2F

Only mark scheme amendments are shown where the enlargement or modification of the paper requires a change in the mark scheme.
Notes apply to both MLP papers and Braille papers unless otherwise stated.

The following tolerances should be accepted on marking MLP papers, unless otherwise stated below:
Angles: ±5º
Measurements of length: ±5 mm
PAPER: 1MA1_2F
Question Modification Mark scheme notes
7 (a) Wording added ‘Look at the diagram for Question 7(a) in the Diagram Booklet. You may be Standard mark scheme
provided with a model. It is NOT accurate. They show’.
Wording removed ‘Here is’; Diagram enlarged. Dashed lines made longer and thicker.
(b) Question replaced with a diagram of a triangular prism and possibly a model. B1 for 6
“Write down the number of vertices of the prism.”
8 Wording added ‘Look at the table for Question 8 in the Diagram Booklet.’ Standard mark scheme
Wording ‘Here is’ removed and replaced with ‘The table in the Diagram Booklet shows’.
Table enlarged.
9 Wording added ‘Look at the table for Question 9 in the Diagram Booklet.’ Standard mark scheme
Wording added ‘as shown in the table in the Diagram Booklet.’
Table enlarged.
13 (a) Wording added ‘Look at the diagram for Question 13 in the Diagram Booklet. It shows a rectangle Standard mark scheme
5 cm long and 4 cm wide.’ Wording ‘this’ removed and replaced with ‘the’. Diagram enlarged.
16 Wording added ‘Look at the information for Question 16 in the Diagram Booklet. 160 people were Standard mark scheme
asked to choose their favourite type of book. They each chose from romance or adventure or horror
or thriller.’ Information moved to the Diagram Booklet.
17 Wording added ‘Look at the diagram for Question 17 in the Diagram Booklet. It shows an Standard mark scheme
incomplete stem and leaf diagram.’ Wording ‘a’ removed and replaced with ‘the’.
Wording added ‘in the Diagram Booklet’. Diagram enlarged. Key moved above and left of
diagram. Horizontal line added on the bottom of the stem and leaf diagram so the candidates have a
line to write on.
19 Wording added ‘Look at the diagram for Question 19 in the Diagram Booklet. It’. Standard mark scheme
Wording removed ‘The diagram’. Diagram enlarged.
Angles moved outside of angle arcs and angle arcs made smaller.
Right angle made more obvious.
Wording added ‘Angle ABD is a right angle. Angle EAB is marked x.’
20 (a) Wording added ‘There are four spaces to fill.’ Table turned vertically and enlarged. Standard mark scheme
For Braille (i), (ii), (iii), (iv) added to the table for missing values.
20 (b) Wording added ‘Look at the diagram for Question 20(b) in the Diagram Booklet. It is a grid.’ Standard mark scheme
Diagram enlarged. Small squares removed.
Axis labels moved to the top of the vertical axis and to the right of the horizontal axis.
PAPER: 1MA1_2F
Question Modification Mark scheme notes
1 Wording added ‘Look at the diagram for Question 21 in the Diagram Booklet. It shows triangle A Standard mark scheme
and triangle B on a grid.’ Diagram enlarged.
Axis labels moved to the top of the vertical axis and to the right of the horizontal axis.
Shapes labelled ‘triangle A’ and ‘triangle B’. Cut out shape provided.
Wording added ‘A cut out shape may be available if you wish to use it.’
22 (c) Letter ‘f’ changed to ‘p’. Standard mark scheme but note change of
Letter ‘g’ changed to ‘q’. letter
28 Wording added ‘Look at the diagram for Question 28 in the Diagram Booklet. You may be provided Standard mark scheme
with a model. They show’. Wording removed ‘The diagram shows’. Diagram enlarged.
Radius and height labels moved to the left. Dashed lines made longer and thicker.
29 Wording added ‘Look at the diagram for Question 29 in the Diagram Booklet. It shows a right- Standard mark scheme
angled triangle ABC.’ Diagram enlarged. Right angle made more obvious.
Angle moved outside of angle arc and angle arc made smaller.
Wording added ‘BC = 28 cm Angle ACB = 49° Angle ABC is a right angle.
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