Cambridge IGCSE™: Global Perspectives 0457/11 May/June 2020
Cambridge IGCSE™: Global Perspectives 0457/11 May/June 2020
Cambridge IGCSE™: Global Perspectives 0457/11 May/June 2020
Published
Students did not sit exam papers in the June 2020 series due to the Covid-19 global pandemic.
This mark scheme is published to support teachers and students and should be read together with the
question paper. It shows the requirements of the exam. The answer column of the mark scheme shows the
proposed basis on which Examiners would award marks for this exam. Where appropriate, this column also
provides the most likely acceptable alternative responses expected from students. Examiners usually review
the mark scheme after they have seen student responses and update the mark scheme if appropriate. In the
June series, Examiners were unable to consider the acceptability of alternative responses, as there were no
student responses to consider.
Mark schemes should usually be read together with the Principal Examiner Report for Teachers. However,
because students did not sit exam papers, there is no Principal Examiner Report for Teachers for the June
2020 series.
Cambridge International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.
Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the June 2020 series for most Cambridge
IGCSE™ and Cambridge International A & AS Level components, and some Cambridge O Level
components.
These general marking principles must be applied by all examiners when marking candidate answers.
They should be applied alongside the specific content of the mark scheme or generic level descriptors
for a question. Each question paper and mark scheme will also comply with these marking principles.
• the specific content of the mark scheme or the generic level descriptors for the question
• the specific skills defined in the mark scheme or in the generic level descriptors for the question
• the standard of response required by a candidate as exemplified by the standardisation scripts.
Marks awarded are always whole marks (not half marks, or other fractions).
• marks are awarded for correct/valid answers, as defined in the mark scheme. However, credit
is given for valid answers which go beyond the scope of the syllabus and mark scheme,
referring to your Team Leader as appropriate
• marks are awarded when candidates clearly demonstrate what they know and can do
• marks are not deducted for errors
• marks are not deducted for omissions
• answers should only be judged on the quality of spelling, punctuation and grammar when these
features are specifically assessed by the question as indicated by the mark scheme. The
meaning, however, should be unambiguous.
Rules must be applied consistently e.g. in situations where candidates have not followed
instructions or in the application of generic level descriptors.
Marks should be awarded using the full range of marks defined in the mark scheme for the question
(however; the use of the full mark range may be limited according to the quality of the candidate
responses seen).
Marks awarded are based solely on the requirements as defined in the mark scheme. Marks should
not be awarded with grade thresholds or grade descriptors in mind.
Introduction
Most questions are marked holistically using levels of response mark schemes. The marks awarded
for an answer are usually based on a judgement of the overall quality of the response, rather than on
awarding marks for specific points and accumulating a total mark by adding points.
Inevitably, the mark scheme cannot cover all responses that candidates may make for all of the
questions. In some cases candidates may make very strong responses which the mark scheme has
not predicted. These answers should nevertheless be credited according to their quality.
Levels of response
For answers marked by levels of response, the following is intended to describe the quality of the
response required (level of skill that should be demonstrated) for the award of marks at different
points in the mark range for the question.
Meets the criteria but with some slight Above middle and either below top of level or at
inconsistency middle of level (depending on number of marks
available)
Just enough achievement on balance for this Above bottom and either below middle of level
level or at middle of level (depending on number of
marks available)
On the borderline of this level and the one below At bottom of level
Mark scheme
All of the questions are based on sources which are available to candidates as an Insert to the
examination paper. It is therefore very important to study this material prior to marking to become
familiar with the context of the questions.
Annotations
All responses within a script must be annotated to show how and where marks have been awarded.
For scripts marked on RM Assessor, a selection of the following on-screen annotations are available.
Annotation Meaning
Eval Evaluation
Development
Incorrect point
Unclear/confused point
JU Justification
I Interpretation
Vertical Irrelevant
wavy line
Highlighter
The number of ticks used does not need to tally with the mark achieved. Every question must be
annotated in some way. The mark scheme indicates the most common annotation to be used with
each question; others may also be used.
Annotation should be within the candidate’s text rather than in the margin.
1(a) Candidates may identify one of the following reasons from Source 1: 1
• Earn money.
• Pay for things.
• Better lifestyle.
• Make contribution to society.
• Help others.
• Have a fulfilling career.
• To make a difference.
• Meet people make friends.
• Enjoy social side of employment.
Further guidance – the only acceptable answers are listed above. However,
candidates may use their own words.
Further guidance – the only acceptable answers are listed above. However,
candidates may use their own words.
Candidates may give the following reasons, any of which could be used, to
justify their choice:
Level 0 (0 marks)
No relevant response or creditworthy material.
3 marks are available for the explanation of each cause. A total of 6 marks
(3 marks + 3 marks) are therefore available for the questions as a whole.
Level 0 (0 marks)
No relevant response or creditworthy material.
Strengths:
• Clear structure.
• Reasonable tone.
• Range of evidence.
• Some citation.
• Expert testimony with ability to know.
Weaknesses:
• Some anecdotal evidence.
• Some assertion.
• Not balanced with counter argument.
• Citation incomplete.
Level 0 (0 marks)
No relevant response or creditworthy material.
Candidates are likely to discuss the following ways to test the claim.
Possible methods:
• Review of secondary sources/literature/research/documents.
• Interview relevant experts and employees.
• Management experience.
• Internet search.
• Questionnaires.
• Case studies.
• Surveys.
• Other relevant response.
There is little relevance in the response to testing the claim or the methods,
sources and types of information are generally not appropriate for the claim
being tested.
Level 0 (0 marks)
No relevant response or creditworthy material.
Responses that do not link explicitly to the issue/context are unable to score
higher than Level 2.
Further guidance – the only acceptable answers are listed above. However,
candidates may use their own words.
Further guidance –the only acceptable answers are listed above. However,
candidates may use their own words.
Candidates are likely to identify the following reasons from aspects of the
statement that suggest possible bias:
Level 0 (0 marks)
No relevant response or creditworthy material.
Strength of reasoning:
• logic
• structure
• balance
• claims
Use of language:
• tone – emotive, exaggerated, precise
• clarity
Evidence:
• range of information and depth
• relevance
• sufficiency – sample
• source – media; internet
• date – how recent
• different types of information – fact, opinion, value, anecdote
• testimony – from experience and expert
Sources of bias
• local interest
• economic
• personal values
• experience
The response contains three (or more) developed evaluative points and may
include some undeveloped points.
The response contains two (or more) developed evaluative points and may
include some undeveloped points. A wide range (four or more) of
undeveloped but clearly appropriate points may be sufficient to enter this
band at the lower level.
A judgment is reached.
Level 0 (0 marks)
No relevant response or creditworthy material.
Responses that give a very good evaluation of only one argument may
achieve Level 3 but no higher.
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Candidates may use and develop the material found in Sources 1 to 4, but
should go beyond simply repeating or recycling without adaptation. Other
material may be introduced but is not necessary to gain full marks.
The response contains some points and/or evidence to support the views
expressed, with two (or more) developed points, and some undeveloped
points.
The response relies on assertion rather than evidence but contains one (or
more) developed point(s) or a range of undeveloped points.
Level 0 (0 marks)
No relevant response or creditworthy material.