Environmental systems & societies · 2010 · November · Paper 1 · SL · Markscheme

N10/4/ENVSO/SP1/ENG/TZ0/XX/M 12 pages MARKSCHEME November 2010 ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS AND SOCIETIES Standard Level Paper 1 – 4 – N10/4/ENVSO/SP1/ENG/TZ0/XX/M 1. Follow the markscheme provided, do not use decimals or fractions and mark only in RED. 2. Where a mark is awarded, a tick ( ) must be placed in the text at the precise point where it becomes clear that the candidate deserves the mark. One tick to be shown for each mark awarded. 3. Sometimes, careful consideration is required to decide whether or not to award a mark. In these cases write a brief annotation to explain your decision. You are encouraged to write comments where it helps clarity, especially for moderation and re-marking. It should be remembered that the script may be returned to the candidate. 4. Unexplained symbols or personal codes/notations on their own are unacceptable. 5. Record subtotals (where applicable) in the right-hand margin against the part of the answer to which they refer next to the mark allocation. Do not circle subtotals. Circle the total mark for the question in the right-hand margin at the end of the question. 6. Where an answer to a part question is wort h no marks, put a zero in the right -hand margin next to the square bracket. 7. Add together the marks for each question and enter this in the box marked TOTAL in the Examiner column on the front cover of the exam paper. 8. After entering the marks on t he front cover check your addition to ensure that you have not made an error. Check also that you have transferred the marks correctly to the front cover. All scripts are checked and a note of all clerical errors may be given in feedback to examiners. 9. Every page and every question must have an indication that you have marked it. Do this by writing your initials on each page where you have made no other mark. 10. A candidate can be penalized if he/she clearly contradicts him/herself within an answer . Make a comment to this effect in the left-hand margin.