Comprehensive A wide range of
detailed and accurate
knowledge that
demonstrates fully
developed
understanding that
shows full relevance to
the demands of the
question.
Precision in the use of
question terminolo
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Comprehensive A wide range of
detailed and accurate
knowledge that
demonstrates fully
developed
understanding that
shows full relevance to
the demands of the
question.
Precision in the use of
question terminology.
Knowledge and understanding
shown is consistently applied to
the context of the question, in
order to form a:
clear, developed and convincing
analysis that is fully accurate.
clear, developed and convincing
interpretation that is fully
accurate.
detailed and substantiated
evaluation that offers secure
judgements leading to rational
conclusions that are evidence
based.
Quantitative, qualitative
and/or fieldwork skills are
used in a consistently
appropriate and effective
way and with a high degree
of competence and
precision.
There is a well-developed line of
reasoning which is clear and
logically structured. The
information presented is relevant
and substantiated.
Thorough A range of detailed and
accurate knowledge
that demonstrates welldeveloped
understanding that is
relevant to the
demands of the
question.
Generally precise in the
use of question
terminology.
Knowledge and understanding
shown is mainly applied to the
context of the question, in order to
form a:
clear and developed analysis that
shows accuracy.
clear and developed interpretation
that shows accuracy.
detailed evaluation that offers
generally secure judgements, with
some link between rational
conclusions and evidence.
Quantitative, qualitative
and/or fieldwork skills are
used in a suitable way and
with a good level of
competence and precision.
There is a line of reasoning
presented with some structure.
The information presented is in
the most-part relevant and
supported by some evidence.
Reasonable Some sound knowledge
that demonstrates
Knowledge and understanding
shown is partially applied to the
Quantitative, qualitative
and/or fieldwork skills are
The information has some
relevance and is presented withH481/01 Mark Scheme Practice 2
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partially developed
understanding that is
relevant to the
demands of the
question.
Awareness of the
meaning of the terms in
the question.
context of the question, in order to
form a:
sound analysis that shows some
accuracy.
sound interpretation that shows
some accuracy.
sound evaluation that offers
generalised judgements and
conclusions, with limited use of
evidence.
used in a mostly suitable
way with a sound level of
competence but may lack
precision.
limited structure. The information
is supported by limited evidence.
Basic Limited knowledge that
is relevant to the topic
or question with little or
no development.
Confusion and inability
to deconstruct
terminology as used in
the question.
Knowledge and understanding
shows limited application to the
context of the question in order to
form a:
simple analysis that shows limited
accuracy.
simple interpretation that shows
limited accuracy.
Un-supported evaluation that
offers simple conclusions.
Quantitative, qualitative
and/or fieldwork skills are
used inappropriately with
limited competence and
precision.
The information is basic and
communicated in an unstructured
way. The information is supported
by limited evidence and the
relationship to the evidence may
not be clear
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