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MARK SCHEME for the October/November 2015 series 5038 AGRICULTURE 5038/11 Paper 1, maximum raw mark 100 This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and candidates, to indicate the requirements of the examination. It shows the basis on which Examiners were instructed to award marks. It does not indicate the details of the discussions that took place at an Examiners’ meeting before marking began, which would have considered the acceptability of alternative answe...

This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and candidates, to indicate the requirements of the examination. It shows the basis on which Examiners were instructed to award marks. It does not indicate the details of the discussions that took place at an Examiners’ meeting before marking began, which would have considered the acceptability of alternative answers. Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for Teachers. ...

Candidates should consider the annotation of photographs and diagrams to enhance their work. The level of demand should be considered when candidates choose their investigations. Candidates should be made fully aware of the marking criteria for the investigation. General comments Almost all candidates produced strong coursework portfolios which were well organised and professionally presented. Most candidates used appropriate Practical Skill exercises. In most portfoli...

Section A Answer all the questions in the spaces provided. 1 The diagram shows a house for a large animal. (a) Give a different reason for each of the following construction choices. (i) Concrete blocks are used for the walls. ........................................................................................................................................... .............................................................................................................................

Write your Centre number, candidate number and name on all the work you hand in. Write in dark blue or black pen. You may use an HB pencil for any diagrams or graphs. Do not use staples, paper clips, glue or correction fluid. Section A Answer all the questions in the spaces provided. 1 The diagram shows water from a muddy lake passing through a series of tanks. (a) (i) State one function of the screen. ..................................................................................

This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and candidates, to indicate the requirements of the examination. It shows the basis on which Examiners were instructed to award marks. It does not indicate the details of the discussions that took place at an Examiners’ meeting before marking began, which would have considered the acceptability of alternative answers. Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for Teachers. C...

This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and candidates, to indicate the requirements of the examination. It shows the basis on which Examiners were instructed to award marks. It does not indicate the details of the discussions that took place at an Examiners’ meeting before marking began, which would have considered the acceptability of alternative answers. Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for Teachers. C...

This year almost all centres submitted coursework that was accurately marked and many were wellannotated to support the marks awarded by the centre. Most candidates produced well-presented, interesting coursework, supported with an appropriate range of practical exercises. Many candidates demonstrated excellent practical skills and used a good scientific approach when producing their investigative projects. The strongest candidates produced portfolios where they fully addressed the marking crite...

Write your Centre number, candidate number and name on all the work you hand in. Write in dark blue or black pen. You may use an HB pencil for any diagrams or graphs. Do not use staples, paper clips, glue or correction fluid. Section A Answer all the questions in the spaces provided. 1 The diagram shows a soil profile. (a) Select one letter from the diagram that represents each of the following. (i) underlying material ..............................................................

This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and candidates, to indicate the requirements of the examination. It shows the basis on which Examiners were instructed to award marks. It does not indicate the details of the discussions that took place at an Examiners’ meeting before marking began, which would have considered the acceptability of alternative answers. Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for Teachers. C...