GCE
Further Mathematics A
Y533/01: Mechanics
Advanced Subsidiary GCE
Mark Scheme for Autumn 2021
Oxford Cambridge and RSA Examinations
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This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and students, to indicate the requirements
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commenced.
All examiners are instructed that alternative correct answers and unexpected approaches in
candidates’ scripts must be given marks that fairly reflect the relevant knowledge and skills
demonstrated.
Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the published question papers and the report
on the examination.
© OCR 2021
Oxford Cambridge and RSA Examinations
, Y533/01 Mark Scheme October 2021
Annotations and abbreviations
Annotation in RM assessor Meaning
and
BOD Benef it of doubt
FT Follow through
ISW Ignore subsequent working
M0, M1 Method mark awarded 0, 1
A0, A1 Accuracy mark awarded 0, 1
B0, B1 Independent mark awarded 0, 1
SC Special case
^ Omission sign
MR Misread
BP Blank Page
Seen
Highlighting
Other abbreviations in Meaning
mark scheme
dep* Mark dependent on a previous mark, indicated by *. The * may be omitted if only one previous M mark
cao Correct answer only
oe Or equivalent
rot Rounded or truncated
soi Seen or implied
www Without wrong working
AG Answer given
awrt Anything which rounds to
BC By Calculator
DR This question included the instruction: In this question you must show detailed reasoning.
Further Mathematics A
Y533/01: Mechanics
Advanced Subsidiary GCE
Mark Scheme for Autumn 2021
Oxford Cambridge and RSA Examinations
,OCR (Oxford Cambridge and RSA) is a leading UK awarding body, providing a wide range of
qualifications to meet the needs of candidates of all ages and abilities. OCR qualifications
include AS/A Levels, Diplomas, GCSEs, Cambridge Nationals, Cambridge Technicals,
Functional Skills, Key Skills, Entry Level qualifications, NVQs and vocational qualifications in
areas such as IT, business, languages, teaching/training, administration and secretarial skills.
It is also responsible for developing new specifications to meet national requirements and the
needs of students and teachers. OCR is a not-for-profit organisation; any surplus made is
invested back into the establishment to help towards the development of qualifications and
support, which keep pace with the changing needs of today’s society.
This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and students, to indicate the requirements
of the examination. It shows the basis on which marks were awarded by examiners. It does not
indicate the details of the discussions which took place at an examiners’ meeting before marking
commenced.
All examiners are instructed that alternative correct answers and unexpected approaches in
candidates’ scripts must be given marks that fairly reflect the relevant knowledge and skills
demonstrated.
Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the published question papers and the report
on the examination.
© OCR 2021
Oxford Cambridge and RSA Examinations
, Y533/01 Mark Scheme October 2021
Annotations and abbreviations
Annotation in RM assessor Meaning
and
BOD Benef it of doubt
FT Follow through
ISW Ignore subsequent working
M0, M1 Method mark awarded 0, 1
A0, A1 Accuracy mark awarded 0, 1
B0, B1 Independent mark awarded 0, 1
SC Special case
^ Omission sign
MR Misread
BP Blank Page
Seen
Highlighting
Other abbreviations in Meaning
mark scheme
dep* Mark dependent on a previous mark, indicated by *. The * may be omitted if only one previous M mark
cao Correct answer only
oe Or equivalent
rot Rounded or truncated
soi Seen or implied
www Without wrong working
AG Answer given
awrt Anything which rounds to
BC By Calculator
DR This question included the instruction: In this question you must show detailed reasoning.
