GCSE Mathematics 8300/1H Higher Tier Paper 1 Non-Calculator - Mark scheme - Version 1.0 Final

Q: What does the mark scheme outline for GCSE Mathematics 8300/1H Paper 1?

It sets out the marking approach and categories used to award marks for correct methods, accuracy, and related responses for the GCSE Mathematics 8300/1H Higher Tier Paper 1 (Non-Calculator).

Q: How is the mark scheme standardised before use in the exam?

Associates analyse students’ scripts, discuss alternative answers not covered by the scheme, and agree amendments at standardisation events so the scheme is applied in the same correct way.

Q: How are misreads or miscopes handled when marking?

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

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Mark scheme for the GCSE Mathematics 8300/1H Higher Tier Paper 1 (Non-Calculator), November 2019. Describes how positive achievement is awarded using mark categories such as M, A, B, ft, SC, including dependent marks and equivalence rules. Explains standardisation: how associates analyse scripts, discuss alternative answers, and escalate unusual responses to the Lead Examiner. Provides guidance for diagrams, incorrect methods, show-working requirements, misread/miscopy penalties, choice handling, and rounding/notation conventions.

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MATHEMATICS 8300/1H
Higher Tier Paper 1 Non-Calculator | | --- | | Mark scheme
November 2019 | Version: 1.0 Final * 19bg8300/1H/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. Further copies of this mark [scheme are available from aqa.org.uk](scheme are available from aqa.org.uk) Copyright information For confidentiality purposes acknowledgements of third-party material are published in a separate booklet which is available for free download [from](from www.aqa.org.uk)[ ](from www.aqa.org.uk)[www.aqa.org.uk](from www.aqa.org.uk)[ ](from www.aqa.org.uk)[after the live examination series.](after the live examination series.) Copyright © 2019 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 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 student has used an incorrect method to obtain an answer, as a general principle, the benefit of doubt must be given to the student.

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What does the mark scheme outline for GCSE Mathematics 8300/1H Paper 1?

It sets out the marking approach and categories used to award marks for correct methods, accuracy, and related responses for the GCSE Mathematics 8300/1H Higher Tier Paper 1 (Non-Calculator).

How is the mark scheme standardised before use in the exam?

Associates analyse students’ scripts, discuss alternative answers not covered by the scheme, and agree amendments at standardisation events so the scheme is applied in the same correct way.

How are misreads or miscopes handled when marking?

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

Sep 5, 2026

Upload by Eliana