english paper 2 marking scheme 2011

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO TEACHERS FOR MARKING QUESTIONS 1, 2

AND 3.

a) Read the answers given. Check to see if the task is relevant to the assessment objectivesspecified.

b) All answers should be considered at sentence level.c) Merits and errors should be noted.d) Candidates ability to express ideas and use of interesting expressions should be given

due consideration.

e) Candidates may or may not use all the words given.f) Candidates need not comply to the word order given.g) The quality of the answer should be given greater consideration over the quantity or

length of the answer.

1. CHECKLIST FOR MARKING

Read the answer script as a whole.

Place the bands.

Reread and identify the errors and merits.

Use the given symbols to highlight the merits and errors or additional details like new

words or interesting expressions.

Reconfirm band.

Award marks accordingly.


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2. GENERAL ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES FOR BAHASA INGGERIS KERTAS 2014/2

To assess candidates ability to construct simple and compound sentences using

correct grammar, punctuation and spelling.

To assess candidates ability to transfer information accurately and appropriately from

one text type into a given framework.

To assess candidates ability to give reason(s) to support decision or choice.

To assess candidates ability to express ideas using correct grammar, paragraphing,

punctuation and spelling.

2.1 Assessment objective for Question 1To assess candidates ability to construct sentences.

Task: To write grammatically correct sentences based on the picture with the

given words to help them.

2.2 Assessment objective for Question 2To assess candidates ability to transfer information appropriately without changing its

original meaningfrom a text into a given framework.

Tasks: a) To transfer information from one text type into a given framework.

b) To give reason(s) to support ones decision or choice using correct

tense and structure.

2.3 Assessment objective for Question 3To assess candidates ability to construct a variety of sentence structures given in the

recommended sentence patterns as in the syllabus, e.g.simple and compound sentences

and to assess the ability to express ideas using correct language structures and

paragraphing.

Tasks: a) To write a story using the given pictures and words as stimulus.

b) To express ideas creatively.


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3. GUIDELINES FOR MARKING QUESTION 1

a) Candidates mustanswer this question.b) The total marks for this section is 10.c) The answer script must be assessed as a whole for marks to be awarded. Examiner

must consider the coherence of each sentence before awarding marks.

d) Candidates must show their ability to construct a grammatically correct sentence.e) Candidates should not be penalised if they change the order of the words or do not use

all the words given as long as meaning is clear throughout.

f) Merits and errors must be noted using the given symbols to highlight them.

3.1 MARKING SCHEME FOR QUESTION 1

BAND DESCRIPTORS MARKS

EXCELLENT

Task is very well fulfilled All sentences constructed correctly Hardly any grammatical, spelling or punctuation errors Good presentation of ideas, relevant to the stimulus

910

CREDIT

Task is fulfilled Most sentences constructed correctly Few single word errors found in the sentences

constructed

Few grammatical, spelling and punctuation errors Satisfactory presentation of ideas, relevant to the stimulus

78

ACHIEVEMENT

Task is almost fulfilled Some single word errors found in sentences constructed Some grammatical, spelling and punctuation errors Meaning is clear

5

6

LOW

ACHIEVEMENT

Task is partially fulfilled Disorganised sentence structure but meaning is still clear Chunking of words Poor use of language

14

* 0 mark

No answer given / blatant irrelevancy* 1 markcopy words / direct lifting


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4. GUIDELINES FOR MARKING SECTION B QUESTION 2a) Candidates mustanswer this question.

b) Total marks : 15c) For Question 2a:

Full marks awarded is 10 Award one mark for each correct answer Do not accept answers with spelling errors Do not award half marks

d) For Question 2b: Full marks awarded is 5 Mark is awarded according to the band scale given

Question 2a : Answers

Kite Flying Collecting Stickers Cycling

Things neededkite, string stickers,

scrapbooks

(a) bicycle,

(a) helmet

Benefits (get) more friends gain information good exercise

Activitiesmake

colourful kites

exchange stickers

with otherscycle in

groups

Place on the field at homearound the

neighbourhood

Time windy dayanytime you

are freein the evening /

evening


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4.1 MARKING SCHEME FOR SECTION B QUESTION 2b


EXCELLENT

Excellent and confident use of the language

Reason(s) conveyed clearly through a variety of sentencestructures

Reason(s) are well-planned, relevant and are linked so asto sustain the interest of the reader

Overall accurate use of spelling and punctuation

5

CREDIT

Proficient use of the language throughout

Attempts made to construct a variety of sentencestructures but occasional errors occur

Most reason(s) are well-organised, relevant and conveyedclearly

Punctuation and spelling errors may occur occasionallybut overall meaning is still clear

4

ACHIEVEMENT

Correct use of the language

Simple sentence(s) with minor errors but meaning is stillclear

Satisfactory presentation of reason(s) Vocabulary is adequate to convey meaning A few punctuation and spelling errors may be found in

the script

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LOW

ACHIEVEMENT

Poor use of language Multiple errors found in the sentences Limited and incorrect use of vocabulary Many spelling and punctuation errors Direct lifting

1

* 0 markNo answer given


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5. GUIDELINES FOR MARKING QUESTION 3

a) Candidates mustanswer this question.b) This question carries 15 marks.c) The answer script must be read as a whole for marks to be awarded. Examiners must

consider the coherence of each sentence before awarding marks.

d) Candidates are expected to show their ability to construct a variety of sentences givenin the recommended sentence patterns in the syllabus.

e) Candidates are required to write their answers in a paragraph orparagraphs.f) Candidates are also expected to add new words and interesting expressions correctly

in context.

g) All given words may or may not be used. Candidates should not be penalised if theychange the order of the words given as long as meaning is clear throughout.

h) Candidates are encouraged not to change the tense used in the question as the changemay cause a major distortion in the overall idea/meaning.

i) Well organised ideas are considered as a strength whereas repetition of ideas areconsidered as weakness.


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5.1 MARKING SCHEME FOR SECTION C QUESTION 3


EXCELLENT

Excellent and confident use of the language

Ideas conveyed clearly through a variety of sentencestructures

Confident use of new words to express ideas Ideas are well-planned, organised and are linked so as to

sustain the interest of the reader

Overall accurate use of spelling and punctuation

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CREDIT

Proficient use of the language throughout

Attempts made to construct a variety of sentencestructures but occasional errors occur

Most ideas are well-organised, relevant and conveyedclearly

Punctuation and spelling errors may occur occasionallybut overall meaning is still clear

912

ACHIEVEMENT

Simple sentences with minor errors but meaning is stillclear

Satisfactory presentation of ideas Vocabulary is adequate to convey meaning A few punctuation and spelling errors may be found in

the script

58

LOW

ACHIEVEMENT

Poor use of language Multiple errors found in the sentences Ideas are incomprehensible even after a few readings Limited and incorrect use of vocabulary Many spelling and punctuation errors Direct lifting

1 - 4

* 0 markNo answer given / blatant irrelevancy


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MARKING SYMBOLS

SYMBOL DEFINITION

Correct sentence

New words used correctly / good sentences

Omission of word

R Repetition

Punctuation

Inappropriate word / Vocabulary

Grammatical

Structural

?Unclear meaning

sp Spelling error

Total distortion / blatant irrelevancy

Rd Redundancy

( ) Chunking

[ ] Irrelevancy / general statement

Word order

Should be in one word

The word should be separated


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