Higher June 2025 Paper 2 Q4
4 The point \(C\) is shown on a centimetre grid.
A point \(P\) is at least 2 cm from the point \(C\).
Nadia is asked to shade the region where point \(P\) could be.
Her answer is shown on the grid.
Explain the mistake Nadia has made. (1)
| Answer | Mark | Mark scheme |
|---|---|---|
| Explanation | C1 | for valid explanation identifying mistake, Acceptable examples It’s on the wrong side of circle She shaded inside the circle (but should be outside) Shaded where \(P\) can’t be She shaded/drew less than 2cm She shaded at most 2 cm \(P\) should be outside (or on) the circle \(P\) should be anywhere outside the 2cm radius She shaded around point \(C\) not (at least) 2cm from point \(C\) Nadia should have shaded away from the circle Not acceptable examples Shading is wrong or she shaded it incorrectly Region is in the wrong place Doesn’t fit inside the circle She shaded all the points between \(C\) and where all the points \(P\) could be The question says at least 2cm and not only 2cm away She shaded in too close She shaded a circle not a square or should’ve drawn/shaded a square |