Sunday, February 19, 2012

Earthquake Exam Question Mark Scheme


Exam Question Mark Scheme

Point Mark Question (1)

Describe the three features of an earthquake. (3 marks)

1 Mark- 1 valid point of an earthquake feature with some description of the features.

2 Marks- 2 valid points of earthquake features with some description of the        features.

3 Marks- 3 valid points of earthquake features with some description of the features



Level Mark Question

Explain the primary and secondary effects of an earthquake (6 marks)

Command Words: Explain
Key Words: Primary, Secondary Effects, Earthquake

Level 1 (1-2 marks)
Rough ideas on what are the primary and secondary effects.
Does not develop points further (Ex. SEE).
Very little or no use of key terminology are used.
Examples are not used in the answer.
Numerous punctuation, spelling and grammar errors
Readable Text

Level 2 (3-4 marks)
Ideas are clear on what are the primary and secondary effects.
Develops some points into further categories such as social, economic and environmental.
Key terminology is used in most parts of the answer
Some points are also supported with relevant examples.
Some grammar, punctuation and spelling errors.
Text is clear and readable with some structure

Level 3 (5-6 marks)
Excellent ideas on what are primary and secondary effects,
Develops most or all points into further categories such as social, economic and environmental.
Key terminology is vast and is used in all parts of the answer.
Answer is also well supported with relevant examples.
No grammar, spelling or punctuation errors
Well structured, neat text











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