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The mark schemes provide markers with an indication of the nature and range of candidates’ responses likely to be worthy of credit. They also set out the criteria which they should apply in allocating marks to candidates’ responses.  \nAssessment objectives  \nBelow are the assessment objectives for Religious Studies.  \nCandidates must:  \nAO1 demonstrate knowledge and understanding of religion, including beliefs, practices and sources of authority; and  \nAO2 analyse and evaluate aspects of religion and belief, including their significance and influence.  \nQuality of candidates’responses  \nIn marking the examination papers, examiners should be looking for a quality of response reflecting the level of maturity which may reasonably be expected of a 16-year-old which is the age at which the majority of candidates sit their GCSE examinations.  \nFlexibility in marking  \nMark schemes are not intended to be totally prescriptive. No mark scheme can cover all the responses which candidates may produce. In the event of unanticipated answers, examiners are expected to use their professional judgement to assess the validity of answers. If an answer is particularly problematic, then examiners should seek the guidance of the Supervising Examiner.  \nPositive marking  \nExaminers are encouraged to be positive in their marking, giving appropriate credit for what candidates know, understand and can do rather than penalising candidates for errors or omissions. Examiners should make use of the whole of the available mark range for any particular question and be prepared to award full marks for a response which is as good as might reasonably be expected of a 16-year-old GCSE candidate.  \nAwarding zero marks  \nMarks should only be awarded for valid responses and no marks should be awarded for an answer which is completely incorrect or inappropriate.  \nTypes of mark schemes  \nMark schemes for tasks or questions which require candidates to respond in extended written form are marked on the basis of levels of response which take account of the quality of written communication.  \nOther questions which require only short answers are marked on a point for point basis with marks awarded for each valid piece of information provided.  \nLevels of response  \nTasks and questions requiring candidates to respond in extended writing are marked in terms of levels of response. 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