MARK
SCHEME Module 2 Paper 2
SECTION B: 20 MARKS
KNOWELEDGE USE OF KNOWLEDGE ENQUIRY AND COMMUNICATION
(7 MARKS) (8 MARKS) (5 MARKS)
Level 1. The candidate shows little or no Level 1. The candidate presents a poor Level 1. The candidate demonstrates a
understanding of the concepts critical to discussion of the issues. Arguments are weak command of the skills of
the discussion. Where concepts are neither logical nor clear for the most part. communication. The student shows little
identified, they are presented largely by Little supporting evidence is provided for mastery of vocabulary essential to
means of discrete pieces of information, positions taken. conducting the discussion. Sentence
which are not at all, or only tangentially, [1-2 marks] structure is weak to the point where it
related to the question asked. obscures the meaning the candidate wishes
[1-3 marks] to convey.
[1-2 marks]
Level 2. The candidate shows an Level 2. The candidate presents an Level 2. The candidate has, to some extent,
understanding of some concepts critical to adequate discussion of the issues. mastered the vocabulary appropriate to
the discussion and demonstrates how these Arguments are, in some cases, logical and conduct the discussion and shows an
concepts are relevant to the issue being clear. Some supporting evidence is adequate command of mechanics. There
addressed to some extent. provided for positions taken. may still be instances of flaws in sentence
[4-5 marks] [3-5 marks] structure and paragraphing but the student
adequately conveys the ideas and
arguments.
[3-4 marks]
Level 3. The candidate shows a sound Level 3. The candidate presents a sound Level 3. The candidate demonstrates a
understanding of all the concepts critical to discussion of the issues. Arguments are sound command of the skills necessary to
the discussion and consistently shows their logical and clear; strong supporting convey meaning. Ideas are clearly
relevance to the issues being discussed. evidence is provided for positions taken. sequenced, and the student is able to
[6-7 marks] [6-8 marks] manipulate vocabulary, sentence structure
and paragraphing to convey ideas
effectively.
[5 marks]