MARK SCHEME – A-LEVEL DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY: FASHION AND TEXTILES – 7562/1 –
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AQA
A-level
DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY:
FASHION AND TEXTILES
7562/1
Paper 1 Technical Principles
Mark scheme
June 2023
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Level of response marking instructions
Level of response mark schemes are broken down into levels, each of which has a descriptor. The
descriptor for the level shows the average performance for the level. There are marks in each level.
Before you apply the mark scheme to a student’s answer read through the answer and annotate it (as
instructed) to show the qualities that are being looked for. You can then apply the mark scheme.
Step 1 Determine a level
Start at the lowest level of the mark scheme and use it as a ladder to see whether the answer meets the
descriptor for that level. The descriptor for the level indicates the different qualities that might be seen in
the student’s answer for that level. If it meets the lowest level then go to the next one and decide if it
meets this level, and so on, until you have a match between the level descriptor and the answer. With
practice and familiarity you will find that for better answers you will be able to quickly skip through the
lower levels of the mark scheme.
When assigning a level you should look at the overall quality of the answer and not look to pick holes in
small and specific parts of the answer where the student has not performed quite as well as the rest. If
the answer covers different aspects of different levels of the mark scheme you should use a best fit
approach for defining the level and then use the variability of the response to help decide the mark within
the level, ie if the response is predominantly level 3 with a small amount of level 4 material it would be
placed in level 3 but be awarded a mark near the top of the level because of the level 4 content.
Step 2 Determine a mark
Once you have assigned a level you need to decide on the mark. The descriptors on how to allocate
marks can help with this. The exemplar materials used during standardisation will help. There will be an
answer in the standardising materials which will correspond with each level of the mark scheme. This
answer will have been awarded a mark by the Lead Examiner. You can compare the student’s answer
with the example to determine if it is the same standard, better or worse than the example. You can then
use this to allocate a mark for the answer based on the Lead Examiner’s mark on the example.
You may well need to read back through the answer as you apply the mark scheme to clarify points and
assure yourself that the level and the mark are appropriate.
Indicative content in the mark scheme is provided as a guide for examiners. It is not intended to be
exhaustive and you must credit other valid points. Students do not have to cover all of the points
mentioned in the Indicative content to reach the highest level of the mark scheme.
An answer which contains nothing of relevance to the question must be awarded no marks.
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Glossary for maths
If a student uses a method which is not explicitly covered by the mark scheme the same principles of
marking should be applied. Credit should be given to any valid methods. Examiners should seek advice
from their senior examiner if in any doubt.
[a, b] Accept values between a and b inclusive.
For π Accept values in the range [3.14, 3.142]
Their Accept an answer from the candidate if it has been inaccurately calculated
but is subsequently used in a further stage of the question.
Questions which do not ask students to show working
As a general principle, a correct response is awarded full marks.
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Total
Qu Part Marking Guidance AO
marks
01 1 Describe the structure of twill weave fabric. 3 marks AO4 1a
Indicative content
Twill weave fabric:
weft yarns travel across the width of the fabric
warp yarns travels the length of the fabric/fixed in the loom
weft yarns run over and under warp yarns at regular
intervals eg 2/2, 2/1
interlacing of the yarns moves along one/is offset on subsequent
rows
raised diagonal lines are created on the surface of the fabric.
Award any other valid responses.
Students may include diagrams to explain their answer, accept a
plan drawing.
Award a maximum of 2 marks for a correct diagram with no labels.
Accept 2/2 or any other twill structure.
This question is about the structure of twill weave fabric, and not its
properties.
1 mark per correct point up to a maximum of 3 marks.
Total
Qu Part Marking Guidance AO
marks
01 2 Describe the structure of weft knitted fabric. 3 marks AO4 1a
Indicative content
Weft knitted fabric:
one yarn is used
courses travel across the width of the fabric
loops travelling the vertical length of the fabric are called a wale
each horizontal row interlocks with the previous row
creating a looped structure.
Award any other valid responses.
Students may include diagrams to explain their answer.
Award a maximum of 2 marks for a correct diagram with no labels;
additional information is required for more marks.
1 mark per correct point up to a maximum of 3 marks.
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