Higher Level Applied Mathematics Mathematical Modelling Project – Marking Scheme
1 Introduction & Research Very thorough 16 - 20 Thorough 11 – 15 Basic 6 – 10 Very basic 0 – 5
(20 marks)
Problem and variables identified, Work of a good standard, Basic statement of problem Statement of problem
research [resented and cited, data but some issues with, for with some evidence of with no evidence of
presented where relevant example, identification of research undertaken research
variables or citation of
research
Very thorough 12 - 15 Thorough 8 – 11 Basic 4 – 7 Very basic 0 – 3
2a The Modelling Process – Model fully explained, including Model well explained, Model and assumptions Model outlined with no
Explain & Justify (15 marks) further iterations, assumptions assumptions clearly poorly explained explanation of
identified and justified described assumption
Very thorough 16 - 20 Thorough 11 – 15 Basic 6 – 10 Very basic 0 – 5
2b Computation of mathematical Partial explanation of Solutions(s) computed Solution(s) computed
The Modelling Process – solution(s) fully explained. Full mathematical solution(s). without explanation. Some without explanation
Compute & Iterate (20 marks) iterative process Iteration(s) presented. evidence of iterative process
Very thorough 12 - 15 Thorough 8 – 11 Basic 4 – 7 Very basic 0 – 3
2c The Modelling Process – Solution(s) presented using Solutions(s) presented and Solution(s) presented. Some Solution(s) presented.
Present & Analyse (15 marks) appropriate analysed, but with some evidence of analysis.
mathematical/graphical issues with, for example,
representations. Solution(s) mathematical/graphical
analysed with reference to model’s representations
assumptions or other solutions or
real-world data
Very thorough 12 - 15 Thorough 8 – 11 Basic 4 – 7 Very basic 0 – 3
3 Interpretation of Results Excellent interpretation of results in Good interpretation of Some interpretation of Results interpreted
(15 marks) a real-world context. Conclusion(s) results in a real-world results presented. Limited poorly or conclusion(s)
drawn and project reflected on. context. Conclusion(s) conclusion(s) drawn or drawn poorly or project
drawn or project reflected limited reflection on project. reflected on poorly
on.
Very thorough 12 - 15 Thorough 8 – 11 Basic 4 – 7 Very basic 0 – 3
4 Communication & Project approached and/or Project approached and/or Project approached or Little or no evidence of
Innovation (15 marks) presented in a highly innovative presented with presented with limited innovation/creativity.
and/or creative way. Excellent innovation/creativity. Good innovation/creativity. Fair Poor overall coherence.
overall coherence. overall coherence. overall coherence.
