Answer all the questions in this section.
Source A: A free-standing sculpture
1 Give the date of the statue in Source A. [1]
2 (a) With which two gods has the statue in Source A been identified? [1]
(b) What addition
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Answer all the questions in this section.
Source A: A free-standing sculpture
1 Give the date of the statue in Source A. [1]
2 (a) With which two gods has the statue in Source A been identified? [1]
(b) What additions would enable us to be certain of the identity of the god represented by this
statue? [1]
3 Assess how far you agree that the statue in Source A is a vivid statue. [10]
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Source B: A pot
4 Who painted the pot shown in Source B? [1]
5 What date is given to the pot shown in Source B? [1]
6 Assess how far you agree that the scene on the pot shown in Source B is a revolutionary piece of
work. [10]
7* Explain to what extent you think anatomy is portrayed more effectively in red-figure vases than
in Early Classical free-standing sculpture. You may use Source A and/or Source B as a starting
point in your answer. [20]
[Section A Total: 45]
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SECTION B
Answer one of the following questions.
Use classical sources, and secondary sources, scholars and/or academic works to support your
argument. You should also consider possible interpretations of sources by different audiences.
Either
8* ‘The depiction of violent conflict was the most satisfactory solution to the problem of filling space
effectively.’ Assess how far you think this is true of the architectural sculpture you have studied.
[30]
Or
9* ‘Vase-painters were very successful in depicting women as different from men.’ Discuss how far
you agree with this statement. Justify your response with reference to examples of specific pots
and painters. [30]
[Section B Total: 30]
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Practice Paper
A Level Classical Civilisation
H408/24 Greek Art
MARK SCHEME
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
MAXIMUM MARK 75
Final Version
This document consists of 18 pages
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MARKING INSTRUCTIONS
PREPARATION FOR MARKING ON RM ASSESSOR
1. Make sure that you have accessed and completed the relevant training packages for on-screen marking: RM Assessor Online Training; OCR
Essential Guide to Marking.
2. Make sure that you have read and understood the mark scheme and the question paper for this unit. These are posted on the RM Cambridge
Assessment Support Portal http://www.rm.com/support/ca.
3. Log-in to RM Assessor and mark the required number of practice responses (‘scripts’) and the required number of standardisation responses.
4. After the standardisation meeting: YOU MUST MARK 10 PRACTICE AND 10 STANDARDISATION RESPONSES BEFORE YOU CAN BE
APPROVED TO MARK LIVE SCRIPTS.
MARKING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Mark strictly to the mark scheme.
2. Marks awarded must relate directly to the marking criteria.
3. The schedule of dates is very important. It is essential that you meet the RM Assessor 50% and 100% deadlines. If you experience problems, you
must contact your Team Leader (Supervisor) without delay.
4. If you are in any doubt about applying the mark scheme, consult your Team Leader by telephone, email or via the RM Assessor messaging
system.
5. Crossed Out Responses
Where a candidate has crossed out a response and provided a clear alternative then the crossed out response is not marked. Where no alternative
response has been provided, examiners may give candidates the benefit of the doubt and mark the crossed out response where legible.
Rubric Error Responses – Optional Questions
Where candidates have a choice of question across a whole paper or a whole section and have provided more answers than required, then all
responses are marked and the highest mark allowable within the rubric is given. Enter a mark for each question answered into RM assessor, which
will select the highest mark from those awarded. (The underlying assumption is that the candidate has penalised themselves by attempting more
questions than necessary in the time allowed.)
Contradictory Responses
When a candidate provides contradictory responses, then no mark should be awarded, even if one of the answers is correct.
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Short Answer Questions (requiring only a list by way of a response, usually worth only one mark per response)
Where candidates are required to provide a set number of short answer responses then only the set number of responses should be marked. The
response space should be marked from left to right on each line and then line by line until the required number of responses have been
considered. The remaining responses should not then be marked. Examiners will have to apply judgement as to whether a ‘second response’ on a
line is a development of the ‘first response’, rather than a separate, discrete response. (The underlying assumption is that the candidate is
attempting to hedge their bets and therefore getting undue benefit rather than engaging with the question and giving the most relevant/correct
responses.)
Short Answer Questions (requiring a more developed response, worth two or more marks)
If the candidates are required to provide a description of, say, three items or factors and four items or factors are provided, then mark on a similar
basis – that is downwards (as it is unlikely in this situation that a candidate will provide more than one response in each section of the response
space.)
Longer Answer Questions (requiring a developed response)
Where candidates have provided two (or more) responses to a medium or high tariff question which only required a single (developed) response
and not crossed out the first response, then only the first response should be marked. Examiners will need to apply professional judgement as to
whether the second (or a subsequent) response is a ‘new start’ or simply a poorly expressed continuation of the first response.
6. Always check the pages (and additional objects if present) at the end of the response in case any answers have been continued there. If the
candidate has continued an answer there then add a tick to confirm that the work has been seen.
a. Where generic answer booklets are used, all pages must contain an annotation, or RM Assessor will not allow you to submit the script.
Where no response is given by a candidate on a whole page the ‘BP’ annotation must be applied.
b. Where additional objects are present, all pages must contain an annotation, or RM Assessor will not allow you to submit the script. Where no
response is given by a candidate on a whole page the ‘BP’ annotation must be applied.
7. Where candidates have a choice of questions across a whole paper or a whole section and have provided more answers than required, then all
responses are marked and the highest mark allowable within the rubric is given. Enter a mark for each question answered into RM assessor, which
will select the highest mark from those awarded. (The underlying assumption is that the candidate has penalised themselves by attempting more
questions than necessary in the time allowed.)
8. There is a NR (No Response) option. Award NR if:
• there is nothing written at all in the answer space
• OR there is a comment that does not in any way relate to the question (e.g. ‘can’t do, don’t know)
• OR there is a mark (e.g. a dash, a question mark) that is not an attempt at the question.
Note: Award 0 marks for an attempt that earns no credit (including copying out the question).
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Team Leaders must confirm the correct use of NR with their examiners before live marking commences and should check this when reviewing
scripts.
9. The RM Assessor comments box is used by your Team Leader to explain the marking of the practice responses. Please refer to these comments
when checking your practice responses. Do not use the comments box for any other reason. If you have any questions or comments for your
Team Leader, use the phone, the RM Assessor messaging system, or e-mail.
10. Assistant Examiners will send a brief report on the performance of candidates to their Team Leader (Supervisor) via email by the end of the
marking period. The report should contain notes on particular strengths displayed as well as common errors or weaknesses. Constructive criticism
of the question paper/mark scheme is also appreciated.
11. For answers marked by levels of response:
a. To determine the level – start at the highest level and work down until you reach the level that matches the answer
b. To determine the mark within the level, consider the following:
Descriptor Award mark
On the borderline of this level and the one below At bottom of level
Just enough achievement on balance for this
level
Above bottom and either below middle or at middle of level (depending on number of marks
available)
Meets the criteria but with some slight
inconsistency
Above middle and either below top of level or at middle of level (depending on number of marks
available)
Consistently meets the criteria for this level At top of level
Annotations
These are the annotations, (including abbreviations), used in RM Assessor, which are used when marking:
Symbol Description Comment
Tick worthy of credit
? unclear
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S error of spelling
E error of grammar, punctuation or expression
F error of fact
^ omission
H Line to draw an attention to an error
H Wavy Line to draw attention to something
……… Highlight as directed by PE
IRRL irrelevant point
REP conspicuous repetition
L illegible word or phrase
BP
Blank Page – this annotation must be used on all blank pages within an
answer booklet and on each page of an additional object where there is no
candidate response.
MARKING INFORMATION
Introduction
Your first task as an Examiner is to become thoroughly familiar with the material on which the examination depends. You should ensure that you have
copies of these materials:
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the specification, especially the assessment objectives
the question paper and its rubrics
the mark scheme.
You should ensure also that you are familiar with the administrative procedures related to the marking process. These are set out in the OCR booklet
Instructions for Examiners. If you are examining for the first time, please read carefully Appendix 5 Introduction to Script Marking: Notes for New
Examiners. Please ask for help or guidance whenever you need it. Your first point of contact is your Team Leader.
Using the mark scheme
Please study this mark scheme carefully. The mark scheme is an integral part of the process that begins with the setting of the question paper and ends
with the awarding of grades. Question papers and mark schemes are developed in association with each other so that issues of differentiation and
positive achievement can be addressed from the very start.
This mark scheme is a working document; it is not exhaustive; it does not provide ‘correct’ answers. The mark scheme can only provide ‘best guesses’
about how the question will work out, and it is subject to revision after we have looked at a wide range of scripts.
The Team Leader’ standardisation (SSU) meeting will ensure that the mark scheme covers the range of candidates’ responses to the questions, and that
all Examiners understand and apply the mark scheme in the same way. The mark scheme will be discussed and amended at the meeting, and
administrative procedures will be confirmed.
Please read carefully all the scripts in your allocation and make every effort to look positively for achievement throughout the ability range. Always be
prepared to use the full range of marks.
Information and instructions for examiners
The practice scripts provide you with examples of the standard of each level. The marks awarded for these scripts will have been agreed by the Team
Leaders and will be discussed fully at SSU.
The specific task-related indicative content for each question will help you to understand how the level descriptors may be applied. However, this
indicative content does not constitute the mark scheme: it is material that candidates might use, grouped according to each assessment objective
tested by the question. It is hoped that candidates will respond to questions in a variety of ways. Rigid demands for ‘what must be a good answer’ would
lead to a distorted assessment. Candidates’ answers must be relevant to the question. Beware of prepared answers that do not show the candidate’s
thought and which have not been adapted to the thrust of the question. Beware also of answers where candidates attempt to reproduce interpretations
and concepts that they have been taught but have only partially understood.
ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES
Candidates are expected to demonstrate the following in the context of the content described for the individual component:
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AO1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
literature, visual/material culture and classical thought
how sources and ideas reflect, and influence, their cultural contexts
possible interpretations of sources, perspectives and ideas by different audiences and individuals.
AO2 Critically analyse, interpret and evaluate literature, visual/material culture, and classical thoughts, using evidence to make substantiated
judgements and produce coherent and reasoned arguments.
Individual questions are designed to allow the distribution of marks between the Assessment Objectives. For some points based marking and the levels
of response questions you are required to identify a candidate’s performance under each assessment objective and award marks accordingly.
Marking Scripts
Answers must be marked using the level descriptors in the marking grids and a mark awarded for each Assessment Objective.
The points in the mark scheme are indicative content only and offer some question specific guidance. Credit should be given for other points and
different views, if they seem possible and are well argued or supported by good evidence.
You must avoid negative marking - don’t deduct marks for individual errors. All marks should be allocated by reference to the assessment grid.
Any queries on unexpected answers please consult your Team Leader/Principal Examiner.
Using annotations
Take great care to place a tick (see below) against any valid points that lead you to think at all favourably of the answer.
Do not leave any page unmarked (as a last resort tick the very bottom of a page to indicate that you have read it - otherwise Team
Leaders/Principal Examiners cannot tell whether account has been taken of that page).
Underline errors and place the appropriate symbol in the margin.
Indicate that you have looked at every page of the answer booklet by placing the BP symbol at the top and bottom of any blank pages.
Ticks: these are the simplest, quickest and most efficient means for examiners to convey approval to Senior Examiners, and they should be inserted
where they can be most effective. If the point you wish to highlight is in the middle of a paragraph, then put the tick in the middle of a line in the middle of
a paragraph. Overuse of the tick tends to devalue its effectiveness.
Do use ticks to draw attention to anything worthy of credit [even single words].
Do not use ticks as a substitute for marking/assessment; marks for questions must be determined by reference to the assessment grid, NOT by
mechanical addition of ticks.
Highlighting: use highlighting as directed by your Principal Examiner.
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QUALITY OF EXTENDED RESPONSE
Reasonable but not excessive account should be taken of particularly poor spelling (S), punctuation, and other defects in English grammar and
expression (E).
Legibility: use the sign (L) in the margin to areas of a script which you cannot read.
Extreme cases of illegibility should be referred to your Team Leader/Principal Examiner.
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Section A
Question Indicative Content Marks Guidance
1 Give the date of the statue in Source A.
475-450 BC
1
(AO1)
All legitimate answers should be credited.
2(a) With which two gods has the statue in Source A been identified?
Answers may include:
Poseidon
Zeus
1
(AO1)
All legitimate answers should be credited.
2(b) What additions would enable us to be certain of the identity of the
god represented by this statue?
Answers may include:
Trident - Poseidon
Thunderbolt - Zeus
1
(AO1)
All legitimate answers should be credited.
The attributes must be associated with the
correct go
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