GCSE MATHEMATICS 8300/1F - Foundation Tier Paper 1 - Non-Calculator - Mark scheme - November 2024

Q: How is the mark scheme developed and standardised for the examination?

The mark scheme is prepared by the Lead Assessment Writer and reviewed with relevant questions by a panel of subject teachers. Standardisation events ensure associates analyse scripts consistently, discuss alternative answers not covered, and refer unusual unraised answers to the Lead Examiner.

Q: What types of marks are used in the GCSE Mathematics mark scheme?

Marks are awarded under categories such as M (method), A (accuracy), B (independent of method), ft (follow through), SC (special case), and dependent variants like M dep and B dep. The scheme also uses guidance such as “oe” (or equivalent), numerical acceptance ranges, and rounding/notation rules.

Q: How should examiners mark responses where the student uses an uncovered method or makes a misread/miscopy?

If a method is not explicitly covered, the same marking principles apply and credit is given for any valid methods. If a genuine misread is suspected, only accuracy marks (A or B) are penalised up to a maximum, while method marks may still be awarded.

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GCSE Mathematics 8300/1F Foundation Tier Paper 1 (Non-Calculator) mark scheme for November 2024 provides assessment guidance for examiners and teachers. It explains how the lead assessment writer and standardisation associates develop and apply the scheme, including handling amendments and unusual answers. The document details marking principles (method, accuracy, independent marks, follow through, special cases), marking of diagrams, benefit of doubt, and rules for misread, miscopy, and work management. It also includes equality guidance for gender identity terminology, plus AQA copyright and a glossary of mark scheme symbols.

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Mark scheme

Standardisation process

Marking principles and mark categories

Diagram and response handling

| GCSE MATHEMATICS 8300/1F
Foundation Tier Paper 1 Non-Calculator | | --- | | Mark scheme
November 2024 | Version: 1.0 Final *24bg8300/1F/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 Examiner. 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. No student should be disadvantaged on the basis of their gender identity and/or how they refer to the gender identity of others in their exam responses. A consistent use of ‘they/them’ as a singular and pronouns beyond ‘she/her’ or ‘he/him’ will be credited in exam responses in line with existing mark scheme criteria. Further copies of [this mark scheme are available from aqa.org.uk](this mark scheme are available from aqa.org.uk) Copyright information 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. Copyright © 2024 AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. 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. 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. ft Follow through marks. Marks awarded for correct working following a mistake in an earlier step. SC Special case. Marks awarded for a common misinterpretation which has some mathematical worth. M dep A method mark dependent on a previous method mark being awarded. B dep A mark that can only be awarded if a previous independent mark has been awarded. oe Or equivalent. Accept answers that are equivalent. eg accept 0.5 as well as 12 [a, b] Accept values between a and b inclusive. [a, b) Accept values a ⩽ value < b 3.14… Accept answers which begin 3.14 eg 3. 14, 3. 142, 3.1416 Use of brackets It is not necessary to see the bracketed work to award the marks. 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 o

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How is the mark scheme developed and standardised for the examination?

The mark scheme is prepared by the Lead Assessment Writer and reviewed with relevant questions by a panel of subject teachers. Standardisation events ensure associates analyse scripts consistently, discuss alternative answers not covered, and refer unusual unraised answers to the Lead Examiner.

What types of marks are used in the GCSE Mathematics mark scheme?

Marks are awarded under categories such as M (method), A (accuracy), B (independent of method), ft (follow through), SC (special case), and dependent variants like M dep and B dep. The scheme also uses guidance such as “oe” (or equivalent), numerical acceptance ranges, and rounding/notation rules.

How should examiners mark responses where the student uses an uncovered method or makes a misread/miscopy?

If a method is not explicitly covered, the same marking principles apply and credit is given for any valid methods. If a genuine misread is suspected, only accuracy marks (A or B) are penalised up to a maximum, while method marks may still be awarded.

Sep 5, 2026

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