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View the general marking guidance (pdf) that is included on all of the AS/A level Mathematics mark schemes.  \nWhat do each of the mark types mean?  \nFor A level Mathematics, only M, A and B marks are used.  \nM marks: Method marks are awarded for ‘knowing a method and attempting to apply it’, unless otherwise indicated. dM or DM marks may also be seen, these are dependent method marks; what these are dependent on will be indicated in the mark scheme notes.  \nA marks: Accuracy marks can only be awarded if the relevant method (M) marks have been earned  \nB marks: Unconditional accuracy marks (independent of M marks)  \nHow much working out do students need to show?  \nFor A level Mathematics, the front of the paper states \"You should show sufficient working to make your methods clear. Answers without working may not gain full credit. \"  \nIn general, if the question is worth only 1 or 2 marks, then, sometimes, a correct answer would imply the method marks. Reference to this may be seen in the mark scheme notes stating where this happens. If the question is longer, then examiners would always need to see sufficient working to reveal the method used to award marks, as stated on the front of the examination paper.  \nIn the case where the question states a requirement for method to be shown or is a'show that'/ 'prove' question, then all steps in the working need to be seen for marks to be awarded.  \nMust candidates label their working (e.g. part a), b), etc.)?  \nIn all mathematics papers, candidates should clearly indicate which part of the question they are answering, this is vital for good communication between the candidate and examiner.  \nThis is particularly true in mechanics questions however, since the scenario often changes between parts of the question, therefore it is important that candidates make clear which part of the question they are answering.  \nThe mark scheme guidance for most mechanics papers states that:  \n“In all cases, if the candidate clearly labels their working under a particular part of the question, i. e, (a) or (b) or (c) ...then that working can only score marks for that part of the question.”  \nThis is a general rule for the papers, but it will be within the discretion of the Principal Examiner as to when it might not apply.  \nIn certain circumstances, we might mark a question 'as a whole', or mark a few sections together, and if we see correct working/answers appearing, then we award the marks irrespective of how it is labelled.  \nWhat if a candidate uses a method that is not on the mark scheme? 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