SAQ Rubric (Part A of Paper 1)

Markband

Level Descriptor

0

• The answer does not reach a standard described by the descriptors below.

1-3

• The response is of limited relevance to or only rephrases the question.

• Knowledge and understanding is mostly inaccurate or not relevant to the question.

• The research supporting the response is mostly not relevant to the question and if relevant only listed.

4-6

• The response is relevant to the question, but does not meet the command term requirements.

• Knowledge and understanding is accurate but limited.

• The response is supported by appropriate research which is described.

7-9

• The response is fully focuses on the question and meets the command term requirements.

• Knowledge and understanding is accurate and address the main topics/problems identified in the question.

• The response is supported by appropriate research which is described and explicitly linked to the question.