Pearson Edexcel GCSE In Mathematics (1MA1) Foundation (Calculator) Paper 3F - Mark Scheme (Results) - November 2023

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Mark scheme (results) for Pearson Edexcel GCSE Mathematics (1MA1) Foundation (Calculator) Paper 3F, November 2023. Provides general marking guidance for examiners, including principles for consistent treatment of candidates, positive marking aligned to the scheme, and procedures when examiner judgment is required. Covers awarding zero marks when responses lack credit, marking crossed-out work, and handling common issues such as ignoring subsequent work, choice of methods, incorrect methods, follow-through marks, and accuracy requirements for probability, linear equations, ranges, bracketed numbers, and notation.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages20

Reading Time50 min

AccessFree to download

General marking guidance

Consistency and application of the mark scheme

Marking principles for incorrect, crossed out, and multiple method responses

Special cases: probability, equations, ranges, and notation

Mark Scheme ( Results) November 2023 Pearson Edexcel GCSE In Mathematics (1MA1) Foundation (Calculator) Paper 3F 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](or www.btec.co.uk. Alternatively)[ ](or www.btec.co.uk. Alternatively)[www.btec.co.uk](or www.btec.co.uk. Alternatively)[. Alternatively](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 P69532A Publications Code 1MA1_ 3F_2311_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 to a 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 calculation can only be awarded on sight of the relevant working, even if it appears obvious that there is only one way you could get the answer given. 7 Ignoring subsequent work It is appropriate to ignore subsequent work when the

FAQs

What general principles must examiners follow when applying this mark scheme?

Examiners must give all candidates the same treatment. Where judgment is needed, marks follow the mark scheme principles, and marking should be applied positively, with zero marks only when the response is not worthy of credit.

How should crossed out work be marked?

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

What are the key requirements for probability answers in this mark scheme?

Probability answers must be given as a fraction, percentage, or decimal. Decimal equivalents should be written to at least 2 decimal places (unless tenths), with accuracy marks affected by incorrect notation while implied method marks may still be awarded.

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