Cambridge IGCSE ™: Literature in English 0475/42 October/November 2022
Cambridge IGCSE ™: Literature in English 0475/42 October/November 2022
Cambridge IGCSE ™: Literature in English 0475/42 October/November 2022
Published
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.
Cambridge International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.
Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the October/November 2022 series for most
Cambridge IGCSE™, Cambridge International A and 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.
Assessment Objectives
The Assessment Objectives are evenly weighted across each question. The assessment objectives
for the paper are:
AO1 show detailed knowledge of the content of literary texts, supported by reference to the text
AO2 understand the meanings of literary texts and their contexts, and explore texts beyond surface
meaning to show deeper awareness of ideas and attitudes
AO3 recognise and appreciate ways in which writers use language, structure, and form to create and
shape meanings and effects
The Band Descriptors cover marks from 0 to 25 and apply to the marking of each question. They
guide examiners to an understanding of the qualities normally expected of, or typical of, work in a
band. They are a means of general guidance and must not be interpreted as hurdle statements. For
the purposes of standardisation of marking, they are to be used in conjunction with the Practice and
Standardisation scripts discussed during the coordination meeting and with Team Leaders, as well as
the question-specific notes.
The supplementary notes for each question are related to the assessment objectives above. Because
of the nature of the subject, they are for general guidance; they are not designed as prescriptions of
required content and must not be treated as such. The syllabus aims to encourage candidates to
make some personal response in their reading. Whilst there are legitimate expectations of the content
of most answers, examiners may see responses that include ideas not covered in the supplementary
guidance. For these cases, examiners should credit valid responses fairly and not penalise
candidates for including valid points outside the mark scheme.