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Candidate Number
Level 4 Module 2 exemplar with comments
2014-DSE MATH EP
M2
HONG KONG EXAMINATIONS AND ASSESSMENT AUTHORITY
HONG KONG DIPLOMA OF SECONDARY EDUCATION EXAMINATION 2014
MATHEMATICS Extended Part
Module 2 (Algebra and Calculus)
Question-Answer Book
8.30 am – 11.00 am (2½ hours) This paper must be answered in English
INSTRUCTIONS
1. After the announcement of the start of the examination, you should first write your Candidate Number in the space provided on Page 1 and stick barcode labels in the spaces provided on Pages 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13 and 15.
2. Answer ALL questions in this paper. Write your answers in the spaces provided in this Question-Answer Book. Do not write in the margins. Answers written in the margins will not be marked.
3. Graph paper and supplementary answer sheets will be supplied on request. Write your Candidate Number, mark the question number box and stick a barcode label on each sheet, and fasten them with string INSIDE this Book.
4. Unless otherwise specified, all working must be clearly shown.
5. Unless otherwise specified, numerical answers must be exact.
6. In this paper, vectors may be represented by bold-type letters such as u, but candidates are expected to use appropriate
rsymbols such as u in their working.
7. The diagrams in this paper are not necessarily drawn to scale.
8. No extra time will be given to candidates for sticking on the barcode labels or filling in the question number boxes after the ‘Time is up’ announcement.
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2014-DSE-MATH-EP(M2)–1 1 *A032E001*
Comments
The candidate demonstrates sound knowledge and understanding of the concepts underpinning
algebra and calculus in the curriculum by applying them successfully to familiar situations in
Questions 1, 5 and 9(a), and unfamiliar situations in Questions 11, 12 and 13.
He/She is able to communicate and express views and arguments accurately using
mathematical language, notations and diagrams, such as binomial coefficients in Question 1, limit
notations and a derivative test table in Question 2, integration symbols in Question 6, and vector
notations in Question 12.
The candidate also demonstrates he/she is able to provide mathematical proofs in a logical
manner in proving identities as in Questions 12(b) and 13.
He/She integrates knowledge and skills from different areas of the curriculum, such as plane
geometry and vectors in Question 11, and trigonometry and integration in Question 13.