How do I determine a level in a mark scheme?
Step 1 Determine a level Start at the lowest level of the mark scheme and use it as a ladder to see whether the answer meets the descriptor for that level. The descriptor for the level indicates the different qualities that might be seen in the student’s answer for that level.
Are there any changes to the marking scheme for future exams?
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.
What is a mark scheme?
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.
Can I make assumptions about future mark schemes from one year documents?
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
What is Mark Scheme (a-level)?
Mark scheme (A-level): Component 2D Religious conflict and the Church in England, c1529-1570 – June 2019 Mark scheme (A-level): Component 2K International Relations and Global Conflict, c1890-1941 – June 2019
What is a 2nd grade mark scheme?
2 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.