Please stick the barcode label here. 2016-DSEMATH EP

M1

HONG KONG EXAMINATIONS AND ASSESSMENT AUTHORITY

HONG KONG DIPLOMA OF SECONDARY EDUCATION EXAMINATION 2016

MATHEMATICS Extended Part

Module 1 (Calculus and Statistics)

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 spaceprovided on Page 1 and stick barcode labels in the spacesprovided on Pages 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 and 11.

(2) This paper consists of TWO sections, A and B.

(3) Attempt ALL questions in this paper. Write your answersin the spaces provided in this Question-Answer Book. Donot write in the margins. Answers written in the marginswill not be marked.

(4) Graph paper and supplementary answer sheets will besupplied on request. Write your Candidate Number, markthe question number box and stick a barcode label oneach sheet, and fasten them with string INSIDE this book.

(5) Unless otherwise specified, all working must be clearlyshown.

(6) Unless otherwise specified, numerical answers should beeither exact or given to 4 decimal places.

(7) No extra time will be given to candidates for sticking on thebarcode labels or filling in the question number boxes afterthe ‘Time is up’ announcement.

Candidate Number

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2016-DSE-MATH-EP(M1)–1 1

Level 5 Module 1exemplar with comments

Comments

The candidate demonstrates comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the concepts

underpinning calculus and statistics in the curriculum by applying them successfully at a

sophisticated level to a wide range of unfamiliar situations, such as in Questions 2(a), 4(b), 7, 8,

9(a), 10 and 12.

He/She communicates and expresses views and arguments precisely and logically using

mathematical language and notations. Typical examples are his/her solutions in Questions 1, 2(a),

3(a), 3(b), 4(b), 6, 7, 8, 9(a), 10, 11 and 12.

He/She formulates mathematical models successfully in complex situations, employs

appropriate strategies to arrive at a complete solution, and evaluates the significance and

reasonableness of the results obtained, such as in Questions 2(a), 4(b), 7(b), 8 and 10.

It can be concluded that the candidate has the ability to integrate knowledge and skills from

different areas of the curriculum in handling complex tasks using a variety of strategies.