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Other solutions given by candidates are evaluated and credit given as appropriate; these alternative methods are not usually illustrated in the published mark scheme.  \nThe marks awarded for each question are shown in the right hand column and they are prefixed by the letters M, W and MW as appropriate. The key to the mark scheme is given below:  \nM indicates marks for correct method.  \nW indicates marks for working.  \nMW indicates marks for combined method and working.  \nThe solution to a question gains marks for correct method and marks for an accurate working based on this method. Where the method is not correct no marks can be given.  \nA later part of a question may require a candidate to use an answer obtained from an earlier part of the same question. A candidate who gets the wrong answer to the earlier part and goes on to the later part is naturally unaware that the wrong data is being used and is actually undertaking the solution of a parallel problem from the point at which the error occurred. If such a candidate continues to apply correct method, then the candidate’s individual working must be followed through from the error. If no further errors are made, then the candidate is penalised only for the initial error. Solutions containing two or more working or transcription errors are treated in the same way. This process is usually referred to as “follow-through marking” and allows a candidate to gain credit for that part of a solution which follows a working or transcription error.  \nPositive marking:  \nIt is our intention to reward candidates for any demonstration of relevant knowledge, skills or understanding. For this reason we adopt a policy of following through their answers, that is, having penalised a candidate for an error, we mark the succeeding parts of the question using the candidate’s value or answers and award marks accordingly.  \nSome common examples of this occur in the following cases:  \n(a) a numerical error in one entry in a table of values might lead to several answers being incorrect, but these might not be essentially separate errors;  \n(b) readings taken from candidates’ inaccurate graphs may not agree with the answers expected but might be consistent with the graphs drawn.  \nWhen the candidate misreads a question in such a way as to make the question easier only a proportion of the marks will be available (based on the professional judgement of the examining team) .  \nGeneral Marking Advice  \n(i) If the correct answer is seen in the body of the script and the answer given in the answer line is clearly a transcription error, full marks should be awarded.  \n(ii) If the answer is missing, but the correct answer is seen in the body of the script, full marks should be awarded.  \n(iii) If the correct answer is seen in working but a completely different answer is seen in the answer space, then some marks will be awarded depending on the severity of the error.  \n(iv) Work crossed out but not replaced should be marked.  \n(v) In general, if two or more methods are offered, mark only the method that leads to the answer on the answer line. If two (or more) answers are offered (with no solution offered on the answer line), mark the poorest answer.  \n(vi) For methods not provided for in the mark scheme, give as far as possible equivalent marks for equivalent work.  \n(vii) Where a follow through mark is indicated on the mark scheme for a particular part question, the marker must ensure that you refer back to the answer of the previous part of the question.  \n(viii) Unless the question asks for an answer to a specific degree of accuracy, always mark at the greatest number of significant figures seen, e.g. the answer in the mark scheme is 4.65 and ","cbCairYIs1hzwwxi","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairYIs1hzwwxi","pdf",232994,"English","# Introduction\n## Marking codes (M, W, MW)\n## Follow-through marking and positive marking\n## General marking advice","[{\"question\":\"What do the mark scheme letters M, W, and MW mean?\",\"answer\":\"M indicates marks for correct method, W indicates marks for working, and MW indicates marks for combined method and working.\"},{\"question\":\"How does follow-through marking work when a candidate makes an earlier error?\",\"answer\":\"After an error, later parts are marked using the candidate’s value and follow the working through from the point the error occurred. Marks are only penalised for the initial error if no further errors are made.\"},{\"question\":\"What general rules apply if the correct answer is shown but the answer space has a transcription error or missing entry?\",\"answer\":\"If the correct answer is seen in the script and the answer line is a transcription error, full marks are awarded. If the answer is missing but the correct answer is in the body, full marks are also awarded.\"}]","GCSE Mathematics M2 - Calculator Paper Foundation Tier - Mark Scheme | PDF",18]