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• Description:

  The MS Word document comprises Arise and Shine Trial 2 Mathematics Alt A Paper 2 2026 Pre-Mock Exam with Marking Scheme. The PDF version is also available upon your request. The marking scheme is in a different document.

  It was a KCSE Mathematics Alt A Paper 2 examination covering advanced topics in logarithms, geometric progressions, probability, 3D geometry, linear programming, and calculus. Essential for high school candidates seeking top scores in KCSE Mathematics.

  Month Administered: July 2026
  Duration: 2 Hours 30 Minutes
  Total Marks: 100
  Number of Questions: 24 (Questions 1-24)
  Structure: Section I (50 marks, compulsory short questions 1-16) and Section II (50 marks, choice of 5 questions from 17-24)

  It covers the following topics:

  Section I:

  • Logarithmic evaluations, Geometric Progression (GP) term calculations, and surd rationalization

  • Triangle geometry angle bisectors, formula subject change, and logarithmic equations

  • Joint/inverse variation equations, probability trees/fractions, and calculus curve gradients

  • Binomial expansion approximations (1.02^5), 3D vector magnitudes, and definite integrals

  • Geometric loci construction, hire purchase calculations (installments and deposit), and standard deviation updates

  • Trigonometric wave features (period and phase angle of sine curves)

  Section II:

  • Financial compound interest, depreciation, and stock appreciation calculations

  • Income tax / PAYE calculations, relief deductions, and monthly net income analysis

  • Circle geometry theorems, cyclic quadrilaterals, and angle calculations

  • Longitude and latitude navigation, great circle distances, speed in knots, and time differences

  • Cumulative frequency tables (Ogive curves), percentiles, semi-interquartile range, and pass mark determination

  • 3D frustum pyramid geometry, slant heights, and plane angles

  • Linear programming inequality graphing and cost optimization

  • Kinematics calculus (velocity equations, acceleration, integration for distance, and instantaneous rest)

• File Size:

  439.08 KB
• Length:

  13 pages
• Category:

  Mock Past Papers
• Level:

  Form 4
• Subject:

  MATHEMATICS
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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