Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) In Mathematics 1MA1 Higher Calculator Paper 3H - Mark Scheme (Results)

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GCSE Mathematics 1MA1 Higher (Calculator) Paper 3H mark scheme (November 2023) provides general examiner guidance for consistent marking. It states that all candidates must receive the same treatment, describes how judgement points are supported by mark scheme principles, and explains how to award marks positively, including awarding zero where responses lack credit. It also details rules for marking crossed out work, choice and incorrect methods, follow-through marks, and handling of probability, linear equations, ranges of answers, bracketed numbers, and inverted-commas notation.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages25

Reading Time1 h 3 min

AccessFree to download

General marking guidance

Consistency and application of the mark scheme

Awarding and checking marks

Specific marking rules

Probability, linear equations, and notation conventions

Mark Scheme ( Results) November 2023 Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9 – 1) In Mathematics (1MA1) Higher (Calculator) Paper 3H Edexcel and BTEC Qualifications Edexcel and BTEC qualifications are awarded by Pearson, the UK’s largest awarding body. We provide a wide range of qualifications including academic, vocational, occupational and specific programmes for employers. For further information visit our qualifications websites [at](at www.edexcel.com or www.btec.co.uk. Alternatively)[ ](at www.edexcel.com or www.btec.co.uk. Alternatively)[www.edexcel.com](at www.edexcel.com or www.btec.co.uk. Alternatively)[ or](at www.edexcel.com or www.btec.co.uk. Alternatively)[ ](at www.edexcel.com or www.btec.co.uk. Alternatively)[www.btec.co.uk](at www.edexcel.com or www.btec.co.uk. Alternatively)[. Alternatively](at www.edexcel.com or www.btec.co.uk. Alternatively), you can get in touch with us using the details on our contact us page [at](at www.edexcel.com/contactus)[ ](at www.edexcel.com/contactus)[www.edexcel.com/contactus](at www.edexcel.com/contactus). Pearson: helping people progress, everywhere Pearson aspires to be the world’s leading learning company. Our aim is to help everyone progress in their lives through education. We believe in every kind of learning, for all kinds of people, wherever they are in the world. We’ve been involved in education for over 150 years, and by working across 70 countries, in 100 languages, we have built an international reputation for our commitment to high standards and raising achievement through innovation in education. Find out more about how we can help you and your students at: [www.pearson.com/uk](www.pearson.com/uk) November 2023 Question Paper Log Number P69535A Publications Code 1MA1_ 3H_2306_MS All the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Ltd 2023 General marking guidance These notes offer general guidance, but the specific notes for examiners appertaining to individual questions take precedence. 1 All candidates must receive the same treatment. Examiners must mark the last candidate in exactly the same way as they mark the first. Where some judgement is required, mark schemes will provide the principles by which marks will be awarded; exemplification/indicative content will not be exhaustive. When examiners are in doubt regarding the application of the mark scheme toa candidate’s response, the response should be sent to review. 2 All the marks on the mark scheme are designed to be awarded; mark schemes should be applied positively. Examiners should also be prepared to award zero marks if the candidate’s response is not worthy of credit according to the mark scheme. If there is a wrong answer (or no answer) indicated on the answer line always check the working in the body of the script (and on any diagrams), and award any marks appropriate from the mark scheme. Questions where working is not required: In general, the correct answer should be given full marks. Questions that specifically require working: In general, candidates who do not show working on this type of question will get no marks – full details will be given in the mark scheme for each individual question. 3 Crossed out work This should be marked unless the candidate has replaced it with an alternative response. 4 Choice of method If there is a choice of methods shown, mark the method that leads to the answer given on the answer line. If no answer appears on the answer line, mark both methods then award the lower number of marks. 5 Incorrect method If it is clear from the working that the “correct” answer has been obtained from incorrect working, award 0 marks. Send the response to review for your Team Leader to check. 6 Follow through marks Follow through marks which involve a single stage calculation can be awarded without working as you can check the answer, but if ambiguous do not award. Follow through marks which involve more than one stage of calculat

FAQs

What general principle governs how examiners should mark candidates’ responses?

Examiners must apply the same treatment to all candidates and mark the last candidate exactly as the first. The mark scheme provides principles for awarding marks wherever judgement is needed.

When should examiners mark crossed out work?

Crossed out work should be marked unless the candidate replaces it with an alternative response.

How are marks handled when a candidate’s method is incorrect but the final answer matches?

If the correct answer is obtained from incorrect working, the response should receive 0 marks for incorrect method, and the response should be sent for review by the team leader to check.

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