Level 2 Certificate
FURTHER MATHEMATICS
8365/1
Paper 1 Non-Calculator
Mark scheme
June 2023
Version: 1.0 Final
*236G8365/1/MS*
, MARK SCHEME – LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE FURTHER MATHEMATICS – 8365/1 – JUNE 2023
Mark schemes are prepared by the Lead Assessment Writer and considered, together with the relevant
questions, by a panel of subject teachers. This mark scheme includes any amendments made at the
standardisation events which all associates participate in and is the scheme which was used by them in
this examination. The standardisation process ensures that the mark scheme covers the students’
responses to questions and that every associate understands and applies it in the same correct way.
As preparation for standardisation each associate analyses a number of students’ scripts. Alternative
answers not already covered by the mark scheme are discussed and legislated for. If, after the
standardisation process, associates encounter unusual answers which have not been raised they are
required to refer these to the Lead Examiner.
It must be stressed that a mark scheme is a working document, in many cases further developed and
expanded on the basis of students’ reactions to a particular paper. Assumptions about future mark
schemes on the basis of one year’s document should be avoided; whilst the guiding principles of
assessment remain constant, details will change, depending on the content of a particular examination
paper.
Further copies of this mark scheme are available from aqa.org.uk
Copyright information
AQA retains the copyright on all its publications. However, registered schools/colleges for AQA are permitted to copy material from this booklet for their own
internal use, with the following important exception: AQA cannot give permission to schools/colleges to photocopy any material that is acknowledged to a third
party even for internal use within the centre.
Copyright © 2023 AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved.
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, MARK SCHEME – LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE FURTHER MATHEMATICS – 8365/1 – JUNE 2023
Glossary for Mark Schemes
GCSE examinations are marked in such a way as to award positive achievement wherever possible.
Thus, for GCSE Mathematics papers, marks are awarded under various categories.
If a student uses a method which is not explicitly covered by the mark scheme the same principles of
marking should be applied. Credit should be given to any valid methods. Examiners should seek advice
from their senior examiner if in any doubt.
M Method marks are awarded for a correct method which could
lead to a correct answer.
M dep A method mark dependent on a previous method mark being
awarded.
A Accuracy marks are awarded when following on from a
correct method. It is not necessary to always see the method.
This can be implied.
B Marks awarded independent of method.
B dep A mark that can only be awarded if a previous independent
mark has been awarded.
ft Follow through marks. Marks awarded following a mistake in
an earlier step.
SC Special case. Marks awarded within the scheme for a
common misinterpretation which has some mathematical
worth.
oe Or equivalent. Accept answers that are equivalent.
1
eg accept 0.5 as well as
2
[a, b] Accept values between a and b inclusive.
3.14… Accept answers which begin 3.14 eg 3.14, 3.142, 3.1416
3
FURTHER MATHEMATICS
8365/1
Paper 1 Non-Calculator
Mark scheme
June 2023
Version: 1.0 Final
*236G8365/1/MS*
, MARK SCHEME – LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE FURTHER MATHEMATICS – 8365/1 – JUNE 2023
Mark schemes are prepared by the Lead Assessment Writer and considered, together with the relevant
questions, by a panel of subject teachers. This mark scheme includes any amendments made at the
standardisation events which all associates participate in and is the scheme which was used by them in
this examination. The standardisation process ensures that the mark scheme covers the students’
responses to questions and that every associate understands and applies it in the same correct way.
As preparation for standardisation each associate analyses a number of students’ scripts. Alternative
answers not already covered by the mark scheme are discussed and legislated for. If, after the
standardisation process, associates encounter unusual answers which have not been raised they are
required to refer these to the Lead Examiner.
It must be stressed that a mark scheme is a working document, in many cases further developed and
expanded on the basis of students’ reactions to a particular paper. Assumptions about future mark
schemes on the basis of one year’s document should be avoided; whilst the guiding principles of
assessment remain constant, details will change, depending on the content of a particular examination
paper.
Further copies of this mark scheme are available from aqa.org.uk
Copyright information
AQA retains the copyright on all its publications. However, registered schools/colleges for AQA are permitted to copy material from this booklet for their own
internal use, with the following important exception: AQA cannot give permission to schools/colleges to photocopy any material that is acknowledged to a third
party even for internal use within the centre.
Copyright © 2023 AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved.
2
, MARK SCHEME – LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE FURTHER MATHEMATICS – 8365/1 – JUNE 2023
Glossary for Mark Schemes
GCSE examinations are marked in such a way as to award positive achievement wherever possible.
Thus, for GCSE Mathematics papers, marks are awarded under various categories.
If a student uses a method which is not explicitly covered by the mark scheme the same principles of
marking should be applied. Credit should be given to any valid methods. Examiners should seek advice
from their senior examiner if in any doubt.
M Method marks are awarded for a correct method which could
lead to a correct answer.
M dep A method mark dependent on a previous method mark being
awarded.
A Accuracy marks are awarded when following on from a
correct method. It is not necessary to always see the method.
This can be implied.
B Marks awarded independent of method.
B dep A mark that can only be awarded if a previous independent
mark has been awarded.
ft Follow through marks. Marks awarded following a mistake in
an earlier step.
SC Special case. Marks awarded within the scheme for a
common misinterpretation which has some mathematical
worth.
oe Or equivalent. Accept answers that are equivalent.
1
eg accept 0.5 as well as
2
[a, b] Accept values between a and b inclusive.
3.14… Accept answers which begin 3.14 eg 3.14, 3.142, 3.1416
3
