MARKING SCHEME

PERATURAAN PEMARKAHAN

BAHASA INGGERIS
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1.0 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO EXAMINERS FOR MARKING QUESTIONS 1, 2 AND 3 a) Read the answers given. Check to see if the task relevant to the assessment objectives specified.

b)

All answers should be considered at sentence level.

All types of errors should be noted. Candidates abilities to express ideas and usage of interesting expressions should be given due consideration. Candidates may or may not use all the words given.

c) d)

e)

f)

Candidates need not comply to the word order given.

The quality of the answer should be given greater consideration over the quantity or length of the answer.

g)

CHECKLIST FOR MARKING Read the answer script as a whole. Place in bands. Reread and identify the errors. Use the given symbols to highlight the errors or additional details like new words or interesting expressions. Reconfirm band. Award marks accordingly.

ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVE FOR QUESTION 1

To assess candidates ability to construct sentences.

Task : to write grammatically correct sentences using the given words and stimulus.

GUIDELINES FOR MARKING QUESTION 1 Candidates must answer this question. The total marks for this section is 10. The answer script must be assessed at sentence level for marks to be awarded. Examiners must consider the coherence of each sentence before awarding marks.

Candidates must show their ability to construct a grammatically correct sentence.

All given words may or may not be used. Candidates should not be penalized if they changed the order of the words given as long as meaning is clear throughout. All types of errors must be noted using the given symbols to highlight them.

REVISED MARKING SCHEME FOR QUESTION 1

BAND DESCRIPTORS task fulfilled. All sentences constructed correctly. words used correctly. hardly any spelling or punctuation error. variety of sentence structures. good presentation of ideas relevant to the stimulus. task mostly fulfilled. most sentences constructed correctly. words used correctly. a few single word errors found in sentences constructed. a few errors in spelling or punctuation. satisfactory presentation of ideas relevant to the stimulus. task almost fulfilled. some single word errors found in sentences constructed. some spelling or punctuation errors found in sentences constructed. meaning is clear. most words used correctly. MARKS

EXCELLENT

9 10

CREDIT

78

ACHIEVEMENT

56

LOW ACHIEVEMENT

task partially fulfilled. disorganized sentence structure but meaning is still clear. lifting intelligently. Some correct use of words. chunking of words. poor use of the language.

14

* 0 mark = no answer given

2.0 GUIDELINES FOR MARKING SECTION B QUESTION 2

Candidates must answer this question. Total marks : 15 For Question 2a : Full marks awarded is 10.

Award 1 mark for each correct answer.

Do not accept answers with spelling errors. Do not award half marks.

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

MARKING SCHEME FOR SECTION B QUESTION 2b

BAND DESCRIPTORS excellent and confident use of the language. reasons conveyed clearly through a variety of sentence structures. confident use of new words to express reasons. reasons are well-planned, relevant and are linked so as to sustain the interest of the reader. overall accurate use of spelling and punctuation. proficient use of the language throughout. attempts made to construct a variety of sentence structures but occasional errors occur. most reasons are well organized, relevant and conveyed clearly. punctuation and spelling errors may occur occasionally but overall meaning is still clear. correct use of the language. simple sentences with minor errors but meaning is still clear. satisfactory presentation of reasons. vocabulary is adequate to convey meaning. a few punctuation and spelling errors may be found in the script. poor use of language. multiple word errors found in sentences. reasons incomprehensible even after a few readings. limited and incorrect use of language. many spelling and punctuation errors. direct lifting. MARKS

EXCELLENT

CREDIT

ACHIEVEMENT

2-3

LOW ACHIEVEMENT

* 0 mark = no answer given

3.0 GUIDELINES FOR MARKING SECTION B QUESTION 3

Candidates must answer this question. Total marks : 15 The answer script must be answered as a whole for marks to be awarded. must consider the coherence of each sentence before awarding marks. candidates are expected to show their ability to construct a variety of sentences given in the recommended sentence patterns in the syallabus. candidates are required to write their answers in a paragraph. candidates are also expected to add new words and interesting expressions in context. all given words may or may not be used. candidates should not be penalized if they change the order of the words given as long as meaning is clear throughout. candidates are encouraged not to change the tense used in the question as the change may cause a major distortion in the overall idea/meaning. well organised ideas are considered as a strenght whereas repetitions of ideas are considered as weakness.

candidates are required to write their answers in a paragraph. candidates are also expected to add new words and interesting expressions in context. all given words may or may not be used. candidates should not be penalized if they change the order of the words given as long as meaning is clear throughout.

MARKING SCHEME FOR SECTION C QUESTION 3

BAND DESCRIPTORS excellent and confident use of the language. ideas conveyed clearly through a variety of sentence structures. confident use of new words to express ideas. ideas are well-planned, relevant and are linked so as to sustain the interest of the reader. overall accurate use of spelling and punctuation. proficient use of the language throughout. attempts made to construct a variety of sentence structures but occasional errors occur. most ideas are well organized, relevant and conveyed clearly. punctuation and spelling errors may occur occasionally but overall meaning is still clear. correct use of the language. simple sentences with minor errors but meaning is still clear. satisfactory presentation of ideas. vocabulary is adequate to convey meaning. a few punctuation and spelling errors may be found in the script. poor use of language. multiple word errors found in sentences. reasons incomprehensible even after a few readings. limited and incorrect use of language. many spelling and punctuation errors. direct lifting. MARKS

EXCELLENT

13 - 15

CREDIT

9 - 12

ACHIEVEMENT

5-8

LOW ACHIEVEMENT

1-4

* 0 mark = no answer given

Marking symbols Symbols Definitions Good / correct sentence New words used correctly ^ R Omission of word Repetition

Punctuation v Inappropriate word / vocabulary

Single word error / grammar _____ Multiple word error / structural

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sp II Rd

Unclear meaning
Spelling error Total distortion(Blatant irrelevancy) Redundancy Word order

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Not related to content Chunking of words