NATIONAL
SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 11
NOVEMBER 2020
BUSINESS STUDIES P2
MARKING GUIDELINE
(EXEMPLAR)
MARKS: 150
This marking guide consists of 32 pages.
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NOTES TO MARKERS
PREAMBLE
The notes to markers are provided for quality assurance purposes to ensure the following:
(a) Fairness, consistency and reliability in the standard of marking.
(b) Facilitate the moderation of candidates' scripts at the different levels.
(c) Streamline the marking process considering the broad spectrum of markers across the
country.
(d) Implement appropriate measures in the teaching, learning and assessment of the
subject at schools/institutions of learning.
1. Candidates’ responses must be in full sentences for SECTIONS B and C.
However, this would depend on the nature of the question.
2. A comprehensive marking guideline has been provided but this is by no means
exhaustive. Due consideration should be given to an answer that is correct, but:
Uses a different expression from that which appears in the marking
guideline
Comes from another credible source
Original
A different approach is used
NOTE: There is only ONE correct answer in SECTION A.
3. Take note of other relevant answers provided by candidates and allocate marks
accordingly. (In cases where the answer is unclear or indicates some
understanding, part-marks should be awarded, for example, one mark instead
of the maximum of two marks.)
4. The word ‘Submax.’ is used to facilitate the allocation of marks within a question
or sub-question.
5. The purpose of circling marks (guided by ‘max.’ in the breakdown of marks) on
the right-hand side is to ensure consistency and accuracy in the marking of
scripts as well as for calculation and moderation purposes.
6. Subtotals to questions must be written in the right-hand margin. Circle the
subtotals as indicated by the allocation of marks. This must be guided by ‘max.’
in the marking guideline. Only the total for each question should appear in the
left-hand margin next to the appropriate question number.
7. In an indirect question, the theory as well as the response must be relevant and
related to the question.
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8. Correct numbering of responses to questions is recommended in SECTION A
and B. However, if the numbering is incorrect, follow the sequence of the
candidate’s responses. Candidates will be penalised if the latter is not clear.
9. No additional credit must be given for repetition of facts. Indicate with an R.
10. The differentiation between ‘evaluate’ and ‘critically evaluate’ can be explained
as follows:
10.1 When ‘evaluate’ is used, candidates are expected to respond in either
a positive/negative manner or take a neutral (positive and negative)
stance, e.g. Positive: ‘COIDA eliminates time and costs spent √ on
lengthy civil court proceedings.’ √
10.2 When ‘critically evaluate’ is used, candidates are expected to respond
in either a positive/negative manner or take a neutral (positive and
negative) stance. In this instance, candidates are also expected to
support their responses with more depth, e.g. ‘COIDA eliminates time
and costs spent √ on lengthy civil court proceedings, √ because the
employer will not be liable for compensation to the employee for
injuries sustained during working hours as long as it can be proved that
the business was not negligent.’ √
NOTE: 1. The above could apply to ‘analyse’ as well.
2. Note the placing of the tick (√) in the allocation of marks.
11. The allocation of marks must be informed by the nature of the question, cognitive
verb used, mark allocation in the marking guidelines and the context of each
question.
Cognitive verbs, such as:
11.1 Advise, name, state, outline, motivate, recommend, suggest, (list not
exhaustive) do not usually require much depth in candidates’
responses. Therefore, the mark allocation for each statement/answer
appears at the end.
11.2 Define, describe, explain, discuss, elaborate, compare, distinguish,
compare, tabulate, differentiate, analyse, evaluate, critically evaluate
(list not exhaustive) require a greater depth of understanding,
application and reasoning. Therefore, the marks must be allocated
more objectively to ensure that assessing is conducted according to
established norms so that uniformity, consistency and fairness are
achieved.
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12. Mark only the FIRST answer where candidates offer more than one answer
for SECTION B and C questions that require one answer.
13. SECTION B
13.1 If for example, FIVE facts are required, mark the candidate’s FIRST
FIVE responses and ignore the rest of the responses. Indicate by
drawing a line across the unmarked portion or use the word ‘Cancel’.
NOTE: This only applies to questions where the number of facts is
specified.
13.2 If two facts are written in one sentence, award the candidate FULL
credit. Point 13.1 above still applies.
13.3 If candidates are required to provide their own examples/views,
brainstorm this to come up with alternative answers.
13.4 Use of the cognitive verbs and allocation of marks:
13.4.1 If the number of facts are specified, questions that require
candidates to ‘describe/discuss/explain’ may be marked as
follows:
Fact 2 marks (or as indicated in the marking guidelines)
Explanation 1 mark (two marks will be allocated in
Section C)
The ‘fact’ and ‘explanation’ are given separately in the
marking guidelines to facilitate mark allocation.
13.4.2 If the number of facts required is not specified, the allocation
of marks must be informed by the nature of the question and
the maximum mark allocated in the marking guidelines.
13.5 ONE mark may be awarded for answers that are easy to recall,
require one-word answers or is quoted directly from a
scenario/case study. This applies to SECTIONS B and C in
particular (where applicable).
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