BAHASA INGGERIS 014

MARKING SCHEME
ENGLISH PAPER 2 (014/2)
GENERAL INSTRUCTION FOR
EXAMINERS
Read the answers given. Check to see if the task is
relevant to the assessment objectives specified.
All the answers should be considered at sentence level.
All types of errors should be noted.
Candidates abilities to express ideas and usage of
interesting expressions should be given due
consideration.
Candidates may or may not use all the words given
Candidates need not comply to the word order given.
The quality of the answer should be given greater
consideration over the quantity or length of the answer.

CHECKLIST FOR MARKING
Read the answer script as a whole
Place the bands
Reread and indentify the errors
Use the given symbols to highlight the errors of
additional details like new words or interesting
expressions
Reconfirm band
Award marks accordingly
ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES
SECTION A : To assess candidates ability to construct
sentences.
TASK : To write grammatically correct sentences using the given
words and stimulus.

SECTION B : To assess candidates ability to transfer information
accurately and appropriately from a text into a given framework.
TASK : To transfer information from one text type into a given
framework. To write a short paragraph or paragraphs on ones
decisions or choices.

SECTION C : To assess candidates ability to express ideas in
sentences with correct structures.
TASK : To write sentences about the picture(s) in a paragraph
using the given words and express their ideas creatively.

MARKING BANDS
SECTION A & SECTION B(B)
BANDS SEC.A SEC.B DESCRIPTORS

EXCELLENT


9 - 10


5
Excellent used of the language. Subject matter is relevant.
Ideas and reasons conveyed correctly and coherently. Excellent
use of a variety of sentence structures, grammar, vocabulary,
punctuation and spelling. Well planned and written smoothly to
sustain interest of readers.

CREDIT


6 -8


4
Confident use of the language. Subject matter is mostly
relevant with most ideas and reasons correct and coherent. A
variety of sentences structures with only a few grammatical
errors which do not distort meaning. Proficient use of
vocabulary with minor errors in punctuation and spelling.

ACHIEVEMENT


3 5

2 3
Able to use the language with some relevance in the subject
matter. Ideas and reasons conveyed in simple sentences may
have minor errors but meaning is still clear. Correct use of
vocabulary with a few errors in punctuation and spelling.

LOW
ACHIEVEMENT


0 - 2


0 -1
Poor use of the language. Subject matter is partially relevant
or mostly irrelevant. Some attempts made through chunking of
words. Ideas and reasons conveyed are partially clear or
mostly unclear. Limited and incorrect use of sentences
structures, vocabulary, punctuation and spelling. Very poor use
of the language which leads to total distortion. Element of
direct lifting which does not make any sense.
MARKING BANDS
SECTION C
BANDS/MARKS DESCRIPTORS
EXCELLENT
13 - 15

Excellent and confident use of the language. Ideas conveyed clearly through
a variety of sentence structures. Confident use of new words to express
ideas. Ideas are well-planned, relevant and are linked so as to sustain the
interest of the reader. Overall accurate use of spelling and punctuation.
CREDIT
8 12
Confident use of the language throughout. Attempts made to construct a
variety of sentences structure but occasional errors occur. Most ideas are
well-organized, relevant and conveyed clearly. Ideas are well-planned but
links may be absent or inappropriate but overall meaning is still clear.
ACHIEVEMENT
4 7
Generally, confident use of the language. Simple sentences with minor errors
but meaning is still clear. Satisfactory presentation of ideas. Vocabulary is
adequate to convey meaning. A few punctuation and spelling errors may be
found in the script.
LOW
ACHIEVEMENT
0 - 3
Poor use of the language. Multiple errors found in sentences. Ideas are
incomprehensible even after a few reading. Limited and incorrect use of
vocabulary. Many spelling and punctuation errors.
HOW TO GET?
EXCELLENT

Clearly stated ideas or opinions that ANSWER the questions asked.
Presented in legible handwriting with no or VERY minimal spelling mistakes,
correct punctuation and flawless grammar.
Various sentence structures used; simple sentences, compound sentences and
complex sentences.
Systematic, efficient and logical arrangement of ideas.
Confident use of new words, sequence connectors, etc that help to enhance the
quality of the writings.
CREDIT

Clearly stated ideas or opinions that ANSWER the questions asked.
Presented in legible handwriting with LESS spelling mistakes, correct punctuation
and minor grammar mistakes which do not take the meaning away.
Various sentence structures used; simple sentences, compound sentences.
Organized and logical arrangement of ideas.
Confident use of new words, sequence connectors, etc
ACHIEVEMENT

Relevant ideas or opinions in answering the questions.
Acceptable or few numbers of spelling mistakes, punctuation and use of
grammar.
Use simple sentences to deliver the answers.
Comprehensible meaning despite the number of errors.
Correct selection of words used.
LOW
ACHIEVEMENT

Answers unclear, delivered through phrases or incomplete sentences or incorrect
use of words.
Inadequate and restricted use of words, inaccessible punctuation and grammar.
Delivery of answers distorted by irrelevant combination of words.
Answers make no sense.
No attempts to back ideas with logical reasons.
LETS MARK..