AQA June 2019 Further Mathematics 8360/2 Paper 2 Calculator Mark Scheme

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Mark scheme for AQA Level 2 Certificate Further Mathematics 8360/2, Paper 2 (Calculator), June 2019. Provides the assessment approach used by examiners and associates during standardisation, including handling of amendments and unusual answers. Defines marking categories and codes (e.g., method, accuracy, dependent marks, follow through, special case, equivalent and range acceptance) and states principles for consistent application, including treatment of diagram work, misreads, show-working requirements, choice of methods, erased/crossed-out work, premature approximation, and continental notation.

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| LEVEL 2 CERTIFICATE
FURTHER MATHEMATICS 8360/2
Paper 2 Calculator | | --- | | Mark scheme
June 2019 | Version: 1.0 Final *jun1983602/MS* 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. The standardisation process ensures that the mark scheme covers the students’responses to questions and that every associate understands and applies it in the same correct way. As preparation for standardisation each associate analyses a number of students’ scripts. Alternative answers not already covered by the mark scheme are discussed and legislated for. If, after the standardisation process, associates encounter unusual answers which have not been raised they are required to refer these to the Lead Assessment Writer. 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. 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](scheme are available from aqa.org.uk) Copyright © 2019 AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. AQA retains the copyright on all its publications. However, registered schools/colleges for AQA are permitted to copy material from this booklet for their own internal use, with the following important exception: AQA cannot give permission to schools/colleges to photocopy any material that is acknowledged to a third party even for internal use within the centre. Glossary for Mark Schemes GCSE examinations are marked in such a way as to award positive achievement wherever possible. Thus, for GCSE Mathematics papers, marks are awarded under various categories. If a student uses a method which is not explicitly covered by the mark scheme the same principles of marking should be applied. Credit should be given to any valid methods. Examiners should seek advice from their senior examiner if in any doubt. M Method marks are awarded for a correct method which could lead to a correct answer. M dep A method mark dependent on a previous method mark being awarded. A Accuracy marks are awarded when following on from a correct method. It is not necessary to always see the method. This can be implied. B Marks awarded independent of method. B dep A mark that can only be awarded if a previous independent mark has been awarded. ft Follow through marks. Marks awarded following a mistake in an earlier step. SC Special case. Marks awarded within the scheme for a common misinterpretation which has some mathematical worth. oe Or equivalent. Accept answers that are equivalent. 1 eg, accept 0.5 as well as 2 [a, b] Accept values between a and b inclusive. 3.14… Accept answers which begin 3.14 eg 3. 14, 3. 142, 3.1416 Examiners should consistently apply the following principles. Diagrams Diagrams that have working on them should be treated like normal responses. If a diagram has been written on but the correct response is within the answer space, the work within the answer space should be marked. Working on diagrams that contradicts work within the answer space is not to be considered as choice but as working, and is not , therefore, penalised. Responses which appear to come from incorrect methods Whenever there is doubt as to whether a candidate has used an incorrect method to obtain an answer, as a general principle, the benefit of doubt must be given to the candidate. In cases where there is no doubt that the answer has come from incorrect working then th

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What is the purpose of the standardisation process for this mark scheme?

Standardisation ensures the mark scheme covers students’ responses and that every associate understands and applies it consistently. Associates analyse scripts, discuss alternative answers not covered, and refer unusual answers to the Lead Assessment Writer if needed.

What do the marking codes M, A, B, and ft represent?

M marks are awarded for correct methods that could lead to a correct answer, while A marks are awarded for accuracy following a correct method. B marks are awarded independent of method, and ft follow-through marks are awarded after an earlier mistake.

How are misread or miscopy errors handled when marking?

If a genuine misread is considered, only accuracy marks (A or B) are penalised up to a maximum of 2 marks. Method marks can still be awarded.

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