Pearson Edexcel GCSE History (1HI0/B1) - Paper 2 - B1: Anglo-Saxon and Norman England, c1060-88 - Mark Scheme

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Summer 2019 Pearson Edexcel GCSE History (1HI0/B1) Paper 2 provides the B1 mark scheme for the depth study Anglo-Saxon and Norman England, c1060-88. It includes general marking guidance for consistent, positive assessment; instructions for applying the scheme to candidate responses; and model marking approaches. The scheme details question 1(a) and 1(b) requirements, AO1/AO2 targets, mark allocation rules, indicative content, and level-based descriptors for extended analysis.

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General Marking Guidance

Question 1(a)

Marking instructions

Question 1(b)

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Marking instructions

Mark Scheme Summer 2019 Pearson Edexcel GCSE History (1HI0/B1) Paper 2: British depth study B1 : Anglo-Saxon and Norman England, c1060-88 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 [www.edexcel.com](www.edexcel.com) or [www.btec.co.uk](www.btec.co.uk. Alternatively)[. Alternatively](www.btec.co.uk. Alternatively), you can get in touch with us using the details on our contact us page at [www.edexcel.com/contactus](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:](at: www.pearson.com/uk)[ ](at: www.pearson.com/uk)[www.pearson.com/uk](at: www.pearson.com/uk) Summer 2019 Publications Code 1 HI0_B1_ 1906_MS All the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Ltd 2019 General Marking Guidance • All candidates must receive the same treatment. Examiners must mark the first candidate in exactly the same way as they mark the last. • Mark schemes should be applied positively. Candidates must be rewarded for what they have shown they can do rather than penalised for omissions. • Examiners should mark according to the mark scheme not according to their perception of where the grade boundaries may lie. • There is no ceiling on achievement. All marks on the mark scheme should be used appropriately. • All the marks on the mark scheme are designed to be awarded. Examiners should always award full marks if deserved, i.e. if the answer matches the mark scheme. Examiners should also be prepared to award zero marks if the candidate’s response is not worthy of credit according to the mark scheme. • Where some judgement is required, mark schemes will provide the principles by which marks will be awarded and exemplification may be limited. • When examiners are in doubt regarding the application of the mark scheme to a candidate’s response, the team leader must be consulted. • Crossed out work should be marked UNLESS the candidate has replaced it with an alternative response. B1: Anglo-Saxon and Norman England, c1060-88 | Question | | | --- | --- | | 1 (a) | Describe two features of castles in Norman England.
Target: Knowledge of key features and characteristics of the period.
AO1 : 4 marks. | | Marking instructions | | | Award one mark for each valid feature identified up to a maximum of two features. The second mark should be awarded for supporting information.
e.g.
• The first Norman motte and bailey castles were built very quickly (1), using earth and wood (1).
• The bailey was an enclosed area (1), it provided a space for houses and stables (1).
• Castles often had stone keeps (1), they were symbols of power (1).
Accept other appropriate features and supporting information. | | | Question | | | | --- | --- | --- | | 1 (b) | | Explain why there was a succession crisis after the death of Edward the Confessor .
You may use the following in your answer:
• the Witan
• William of Normandy
You must also use information of your own.
Target: Analysis of second order concepts: causation [AO2]; Knowledge and understanding of features and characteristics [AO1] . AO2: 6 marks.
AO1 : 6 marks. | | Level | Mark | Descriptor | | | 0 | No rewardable

FAQs

What do examiners base their marking on for this mark scheme?

Examiners must mark according to the mark scheme, applying the same treatment to every candidate. Marks should be awarded positively for what the candidate demonstrates rather than penalising omissions.

How are marks allocated for Question 1(a) about castles in Norman England?

Award one mark for each valid feature identified up to a maximum of two features. The second mark for a feature is awarded for supporting information.

How is Question 1(b) on the succession crisis after Edward the Confessor assessed?

Assessment uses AO2 for causation analysis and AO1 for knowledge and understanding. Answers are placed into levels with mark ranges, from no rewardable material through extended analytical explanations.

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