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0457_w19_ms_13
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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 2019 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.
Further guidance:
The only acceptable answer is 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:
• degree of impact of any improvement
• number of people likely to be affected
• further effects of the benefit
Further guidance:
Candidates are most likely to discuss effects from Source 2 as listed above.
However, the assessment is focused mainly upon their reasoning/justification
and therefore additional effects should be credited.
Level 0 (0 marks)
No relevant response or creditworthy material.
1(d) Candidates are likely to discuss the following reasons drawing upon the 6
information in Sources 1 and 2:
• people spend about a third of their time at work, therefore important to the
nation in terms of time
• workers should have access to health advice otherwise a country might
suffer if the workforce is not healthy
• access to training improves the job prospects and hence the economy
• working conditions are enforced through laws so national governments
are able to influence them
• productive workers with job satisfaction are likely to benefit the national
economy
Level 0 (0 marks)
No relevant response or creditworthy material.
2(a) Candidates are likely to discuss the following evaluative points relating to 6
Source 3:
Strengths:
• works with older people so has an understanding
• quotes facts
• talks about experience
• reassures younger people
Weaknesses:
• does not give source of evidence
• no specific examples
• does not quote different types of experience
• does not back up suggestions
Level 0 (0 marks)
No relevant response or creditworthy material.
2(b) Candidates are likely to discuss the following ways to test the claim stated in 8
Source 3.
Possible methods:
• questionnaires
• surveys
• review of secondary sources/literature/research/documents
• interview relevant experts in technology courses and age groups
• internet search
• 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.
Further Guidance:
If the response lists methods or sources without linking to the issue/context,
then it should not be placed above Level 2.
3(a) Candidates may identify one of the following opinions from Source 4. 1
• That sounds dangerous
• I believe that young people like me should be given a chance
• Young people are able to work longer hours and adapt to changes
• Young people’s minds will be fresh and full of information
• Old people should retire and stay at home and be looked after by their
families
• I really disagree
• Old people who work do not do their job very well or they will be ill
• Helping the business did not seem important to the younger workers
Further guidance:
The only acceptable answers are listed above. However, candidates may use
their own words.
3(b) Candidates may identify one of the following predictions from Source 4. 1
• They will have accidents
• They will be away from work longer
• I will not be able to find work next year
Further guidance:
The only acceptable answers are listed above. However, candidates may use
their own words.
Candidates are likely to identify the following reasons for bias from Susanna’s
background/experience:
• Susanna may be biased against older people working as she feels that it
will make it harder for her to find work next year.
Candidates are likely to identify the following features of the statement that
suggest possible bias:
• Lack of balance – ‘We are able to work longer hours and adapt to
changes.’
• Emotive language – ‘That sounds dangerous’ and ‘They will have
accidents’
• Lack of evidence
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.
One (or more) developed evaluative points, possibly with some undeveloped
points; three (or more) undeveloped points may be sufficient to enter this band
at the lower level.
Level 0 (0 marks)
No relevant response or creditworthy material.
4 Candidates are expected to make a judgement about the issue, i.e. that 24
people should be allowed to work at any age, using reasons and evidence to
justify their choice/opinion.
Candidates are likely to 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.
The response lacks structure and is difficult to follow though a basic judgement
may be attempted.
Level 0 (0 marks)
No relevant response or creditworthy material.