GCSE
Additional Applied Science
AAS1FP
Mark scheme
4505
June 2016
Version/Stage: 1.0 Final
Mark schemes are prepared by the Lead Assessment Writer and considered, together with the
relevant questions, by a panel of subject teachers. This mark scheme includes any amendments
made at the standardisation events which all associates participate in and is the scheme which was
used by them in this examination. The standardisation process ensures that the mark scheme covers
the students’ responses to questions and that every associate understands and applies it in the same
correct way. As preparation for standardisation each associate analyses a number of students’
scripts. Alternative answers not already covered by the mark scheme are discussed and legislated
for. If, after the standardisation process, associates encounter unusual answers which have not been
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MARK SCHEME – GCSE ADDITIONAL APPLIED SCIENCE – AAS1FP – JUNE 2016
Information to Examiners
1. General
The mark scheme for each question shows:
•
the marks available for each part of the question
•
the total marks available for the question
•
the typical answer or answers which are expected
•
extra information to help the Examiner make his or her judgement and help to delineate
what is acceptable or not worthy of credit or, in discursive answers, to give an overview of
the area in which a mark or marks may be awarded
•
the Assessment Objectives and specification content that each question is intended to
cover
The extra information is aligned to the appropriate answer in the left-hand part of the mark scheme
and should only be applied to that item in the mark scheme.
At the beginning of a part of a question a reminder may be given, for example: where
consequential marking needs to be considered in a calculation; or the answer may be on the
diagram or at a different place on the script.
In general the right-hand side of the mark scheme is there to provide those extra details which
confuse the main part of the mark scheme yet may be helpful in ensuring that marking is
straightforward and consistent.
2. Emboldening and underlining
2.1
In a list of acceptable answers where more than one mark is available ‘any two from’ is
used, with the number of marks emboldened. Each of the following bullet points is a
potential mark.
2.2
A bold and is used to indicate that both parts of the answer are required to award the mark.
2.3
Alternative answers acceptable for a mark are indicated by the use of or.
Different terms in the mark scheme are shown by a / ; eg allow smooth / free movement.
2.4
Any wording that is underlined is essential for the marking point to be awarded.
3. Marking points
3.1
Marking of lists
This applies to questions requiring a set number of responses, but for which students have
provided extra responses. The general principle to be followed in such a situation is that
‘right + wrong = wrong’.
Each error / contradiction negates each correct response. So, if the number of error /
contradictions equals or exceeds the number of marks available for the question, no marks
can be awarded.
However, responses considered to be neutral (indicated as * in example 1) are not
penalised.
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Example 1: What is the pH of an acidic solution?
[1 mark]
Student
1
2
3
Response
green, 5
red*, 5
red*, 8
Marks awarded
0
1
0
Example 2: Name two planets in the solar system.
[2 marks]
Student
1
2
3.2
Response
Pluto, Mars, Moon
Pluto, Sun, Mars,
Moon
Marks awarded
1
0
Use of chemical symbols / formulae
If a student writes a chemical symbol / formula instead of a required chemical name, full
credit can be given if the symbol / formula is correct and if, in the context of the question,
such action is appropriate.
3.3
Marking procedure for calculations
Full marks can be given for a correct numerical answer, without any working shown.
However, if the answer is incorrect, mark(s) can be gained by correct substitution / working
and this is shown in the ‘extra information’ column or by each stage of a longer calculation.
3.4
Interpretation of ‘it’
Answers using the word ‘it’ should be given credit only if it is clear that the ‘it’ refers to the
correct subject.
3.5
Errors carried forward
Any error in the answers to a structured question should be penalised once only.
Papers should be constructed in such a way that the number of times errors can be carried
forward are kept to a minimum. Allowances for errors carried forward are most likely to be
restricted to calculation questions and should be shown by the abbreviation ‘ecf’ in the
marking scheme.
3.6
Phonetic spelling
The phonetic spelling of correct scientific terminology should be credited unless there is a
possible confusion with another technical term.
3.7
Brackets
(…..) are used to indicate information which is not essential for the mark to be awarded but
is included to help the examiner identify the sense of the answer required.
3.8
Accept / allow
Accept is used to indicate an equivalent answer to that given on the left-hand side of the
mark scheme. Allow is used to denote lower-level responses that just gain credit.
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3.9
Ignore / Insufficient / Do not allow
Ignore or insufficient is used when the information given is irrelevant to the question or not
enough to gain a marking point. Any further correct amplification could gain the marking
point.
Do not allow means that this is a wrong answer which, even if the correct answer is given,
will still mean that the mark is not awarded.
4. Quality of Written Communication and levels marking
In Question 9 students are required to produce extended written material in English, and
will be assessed on the quality of their written communication as well as the standard of the
scientific response.
Students will be required to:
• use good English
• organise information clearly
• use specialist vocabulary where appropriate.
The following general criteria should be used to assign marks to a level.
Level 1: Basic
• Knowledge of basic information
• Simple understanding
• The answer is poorly organised, with almost no specialist terms and their use
demonstrating a general lack of understanding of their meaning, little or no detail
• The spelling, punctuation and grammar are very weak.
Level 2: Clear
• Knowledge of accurate information
• Clear understanding
• The answer has some structure and organisation, use of specialist terms has been
attempted but not always accurately, some detail is given
• There is reasonable accuracy in spelling, punctuation and grammar, although there may
still be some errors.
Level 3: Detailed
• Knowledge of accurate information appropriately contextualised
• Detailed understanding, supported by relevant evidence and examples
• Answer is coherent and in an organised, logical sequence, containing a wide range of
appropriate or relevant specialist terms used accurately
• The answer shows almost faultless spelling, punctuation and grammar.
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Question
1(a)
Answers
Skull
Extra information
Mark
AO /
SpecRef
1
AO1
3.3.3.3.3
1(b)
Femur
1
AO1
3.3.3.3.3
1(c)
Elbow
1
AO1
3.3.3.3.3
Total
3
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Question
2
Answers
Extra information
Mark
AO /
SpecRef
1 mark for each correct
line
4
AO1
3.3.3.2.2d
if more than one line
drawn from a box do
not award the mark
3.3.6.2.7
3.3.6.4
3.3.6.5
Total
4
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Question
3(a)(i)
Answers
fibreglass
Extra information
material not structure
needed
Mark
AO /
SpecRef
1
AO1
3.3.4.2.18
ignore wood
3(a)(ii)
3(a)(iii)
3(b)
Total
aluminium
wood
man-made / not natural
material not structure
needed
1
material not structure
needed
1
accept answers which
make reference to being
‘made’
1
AO1
3.3.4.2.18
AO1
3.3.4.2.18
AO1
3.3.4.2
4
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Question
4(a)
Answers
turning
Extra information
accept twisting
Mark
AO /
SpecRef
1
AO1
3.3.3.3.6
4(b)(i)
4(b)(ii)
Total
720 newton metres
increases
1 mark for correct answer
1
AO2
1 mark for newton metres
(accept abbreviations,
accept mN, ignore case of
letters)
1
3.3.3.3.7
accept larger, bigger, goes
up
1
AO3
3.3.3.3.7
4
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Question
5(a)(i)
Answers
Extra information
the soil is alkaline
Mark
AO /
SpecRef
1
AO1
3.3.6.2.11
5(a)(ii)
10-11
accept 9 and 12
1
AO1
3.3.6.2.11
5(b)
pH meter
accept reference to
digital / electronic
measurer
1
AO1
3.3.6.2.11
accept pH reader / probe
5(c)(i)
0.7 (mm)
1
AO2
3.3.6.5.1
5(c)(ii)
0.8
correct answer on its own
= 2 marks
2
AO2
3.3.6.5.1
correct sum for 1
compensation mark
allow ecf from (c)(i)
5(c)(iii)
sand
allow ecf from (c)(ii)
1
AO3
3.3.6.5.1
Total
7
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Question
6(a)
6(b)(i)
Answers
any three from:
•
nurse
•
doctor / G.P.
•
dietician
•
physiotherapist / physio
•
sports physiologist
•
pharmacist / chemist
•
fitness / personal trainer
Extra information
Mark
AO /
SpecRef
any reasonable suggestion
3
AO1
3.3.3.1.1
9170 (kJ)
1
AO2
3.3.3.4
6(b)(ii)
the more mass a person has
the more energy used
accept converse
1
the more exercise / activity a
person does the more energy is
used
accept converse
1
AO3
3.3.3.4.1
allow comparisons from the
table e.g. inactive person
uses 7860 kJ whereas
active one uses 12962 kJ
6(b)(iii)
6(c)
Total
age / sex / health / pregnancy /
lactation
ignore height
1
AO2
3.3.3.4.1
in order:
AO1
bread / pasta / rice / potatoes /
beans / cereal
1
muscles / liver
1
3.3.3.4.5
9
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Question
7(a)(i)
Answers
Extra information
(Material) C
Mark
AO /
SpecRef
1
AO3
3.3.4.2.7
7(a)(ii)
Electrical conductivity High / Good ignore ‘metals conduct
electricity’
1
Flexibility
or
Low
1
Density
High
AO3
3.3.4.2.7
ignore other correct
properties which do
not identify c
7(a)(iii)
Tensile strength
Low
Thermal conductivity
Low
Electrical Conductivity
Low
Flexibility
Low
all correct 2
2
AO3
3.3.4.2.15
any two correct 1
7(a)(iv)
7(b)(i)
7(b)(ii)
able to resist high / large crushing
/ squashing forces
accept ‘withstand’ or
‘not break under’ high /
large crushing /
squashing forces
T correctly marked on top outside
of strip
amount of bending greater
when same weight added
1
AO1
3.3.4.2.2
1
AO2
3.3.4.2.4
reference to bending
for 1st m/p
1
reference to weight for
2nd m/p
1
AO2
3.3.4.2.3,11
can be reversed ie
same bending for less
added weight
Total
9
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Question
Answers
8(a)
The ions in the crystal are held
together by the strong force of
attraction between opposite
charges
Extra information
deduct 1 mark for each
box ticked above 2
8(b)(ii)
The atoms share electrons.
AO /
SpecRef
1
AO1
3.3.6.2.1,2
1
A lot of energy is needed to
separate the ions
8(b)(i)
Mark
deduct 1 mark for each
box ticked above 2
1
The bonds holding the atoms
together are strong
1
weak / not strong
1
AO1
3.3.6.2.5
AO1
3.3.6.2.5,6
Total
5
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Question
Answers
Extra information
9
Mark
AO /
SpecRef
6
AO2/AO3
3.3.4.2.3
Marks awarded for this answer will be determined by the Quality of Written
Communication (QWC) as well as the standard of the scientific response.
Examiners should also refer to the information on page 5 and apply a ‘best-fit’
approach to the marking.
0 marks
Level 1 (1–2 marks)
Level 2 (3–4 marks)
Level 3 (5–6 marks)
No
relevant
content.
Basic description with
mention of height or
temperature.
General description
of how to change
temperature or
compare bounce
height
Detailed description
of how temperature is
measured or how
bounce height is
measured
and
and
at least one control
variable mentioned.
at least two control
variables mentioned.
Examples of the points made in the
response
•
•
•
•
•
drop the squash ball from same
height
use of water bath to control
temperature of ball
measure height of bounce three
times
use of ruler to measure heights
ensure ball bounces off same
surface
Total
Extra information
variables include:
•
•
•
•
temperature of ball
mass/size/type of ball
surface of bounce
same height
6
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Mark
AO /
SpecRef
increase
1
AO2
doubles or by 13 / goes from 13
to 26
1
3.3.3.2.1
3
AO1
Question
10(a)(i)
10(a)(ii)
Answers
to get more oxygen;
which is needed for respiration;
Extra information
allow ‘get rid of more
carbon dioxide’
3.3.3.2.1
allow ‘to prevent formation
of lactic acid’
to release energy
10(b)(i)
2
all 6 plots correct = 2 marks
AO2
3.3.3.2.2a
(± ½ a small square)
3 - 5 plots correct = 1
marks
1 - 2 plots correct = 0
marks
10(b)(ii)
7.8 (minutes)
accept 7.6-8.0
1
AO2
3.3.3.2.2a
10(b)(iii)
Total
increases it
accept ‘decreases the
recovery time’
1
AO3
3.3.3.2.2a
9
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