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Generic Marking Principles

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.

GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 1:

Marks must be awarded in line with:

●​ 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.
GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 2:

Marks awarded are always whole marks (not half marks, or other fractions).
GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 3:

Marks must be awarded positively:

●​ 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.
GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 4:

Rules must be applied consistently, e.g. in situations where candidates have not
followed instructions or in the application of generic level descriptors.
GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 5:

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).
GENERIC MARKING PRINCIPLE 6:

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.

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Question Answer Marks Guidance

Section 1

Candidates will be assessed on the following assessment objectives:

AO1 Reading

R1 demonstrate understanding of explicit meaning [16 marks]

R2 demonstrate understanding of implicit meaning and attitude
R4 demonstrate understanding of how writers achieve effects and influence readers
[9 marks]
1(a) ●​ kawan-kawan Azizah semuanya membeli 2 Reject -nya
hadiah (1m)
●​ ada kawan-kawan Azizah membuat
hadiah sendiri (1m)
1(b) Two from 2
●​ Raga
●​ Bakul
●​ Tudung saji kecil
1(c) ●​ Cikgu Zaleha seorang perempuan (1m) 2 Reject dia
●​ Hadiah yang diterima Cikgu Zaleha
adalah daripada muridnya yang paling
disayangi (1m)
1(d) ●​ Azizah menggunakan wangnya sebanyak 2 Reject answer
seringgit 80 sen (1m) without subject /
●​ Emak Azizah memberikan 20 sen seringgit 80 sen /
20 sen
kepadanya (1m)

1(e) ●​ Hasil tunjuk ajar emak Azizah (1m) 2 Reject dia

●​ Kegigihan Azizah membantu emaknya
setiap petang (1m)
1(f) ●​ kos untuk membeli kertas pembalut 1 Reject tidak ada
berbunga kecil tidak cukup or duit
●​ Azizah tidak cukup wang
1(g) ●​ Azizah menunggang basikalnya dengan 1 Reject dia
laju sekali or
●​ Pada matanya terbayang senyuman
Cikgu Zaleha menyambut huluran hadiah
itu

1(h) ●​ Azizah menahan cungap 2 Reject dia

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●​ Azizah resah menanti giliran menyuakan

hadiah ciptaannya
1(i) ●​ Azizah memang layak, rajin dan kuat 2 Reject dia
berusaha (1m)
●​ Azizah murid yang serba boleh (1m)

1(j)(i) Bapa Azizah tidak mempunyai wang 1 Reject dia /

miskin
1(j)(ii) Bungkusan / pembalut hadiah Azizah lain 1 Reject dia
daripada yang lain
1(j)(iii) ONE from: 1 Reject dia

●​ Menunjukkan Cikgu Zaleha disayangi /

disukai oleh muridnya
●​ Menunjukkan Cikgu Zaleha guru
kesayangan / kegemaran muridnya
1(j)(iv) ONE from: 1 Reject dia/-nya

●​ Menunjukkan perasaan rendah diri / tidak

yakin Azizah
●​ Menunjukkan perasaan malu / segan
Azizah
1(j)(v) Cikgu Zaleha tidak sabar untuk membuka / 1
melihat hadiah daripada Azizah
1(j)(vi) TWO from: 2

●​ menunjukkan perasaan tidak selesa

terhadap permintaan Cikgu Zaleha
●​ menunjukkan Azizah tidak yakin untuk
bertanding / menyertai pertandingan
●​ menunjukkan Azizah takut gagal

1(j)(vii) ONE from: 1

●​ yakin bahawa kata-katanya benar

●​ cuba menyakinkan Azizah
●​ cuba memberikan semangat kepada
Azizah

1(j)(viii) Azizah sudah membuat keputusan 1 Reject dia

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Section 2

Candidates will be assessed on their ability to:

AO1 Reading: 15 marks

R3 analyse, evaluate and develop facts, ideas and opinions, using appropriate support
from the text
R5 select and use information for specific purposes.
AO2 Writing: 10 marks
W1 articulate experience and express what is thought, felt and imagined
W2 organise and structure ideas and opinions for deliberate effect
W3 use a range of vocabulary and sentence structures appropriate to context
W4 use register appropriate to context
W5 make accurate use of spelling, punctuation and grammar

Question Answer Marks Guidance

2 Use Table A, Reading to give 15 marks for 25
Reading.
Use Table B, Writing to give 10 marks for
Writing.
Candidates should draw their content from
Texts B and C. The list below is indicative
and is not exhaustive. Other relevant
points from the texts may be included.

Indicative content
Evaluation of the arguments requires
candidates to draw inferences and make
judgements. Evidence should be derived
from the ideas and examples in both texts,
developing claims and assessing their
implications with clear and persuasive
arguments.

Possible content points are listed below.

The list is not exhaustive and other
relevant points may be accepted.

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Question Answer Guidance

2 Impak pengabaian keselamatan murid di sekolah:

Text B:

1.​ cenderung tidak hadir ke sekolah

2.​ menggalakkan perbuatan buli dalam kalangan pelajar
3.​ menyebabkan pelajar dan ibu bapa membentuk
persepsi negatif terhadap sekolah
4.​ kehilangan kepercayaan kepada guru dan pentadbir
sekolah
5.​ menyebabkan kemerosotan hubungan antara sekolah
dengan ibu bapa

Text C:

6.​ mengalami kesukaran untuk memberikan tumpuan

sepenuhnya kepada pembelajaran
7.​ menyebabkan ketidakstabilan emosi pada pelajar.
8.​ mempengaruhi keupayaan mereka untuk berinteraksi
secara negatif dengan rakan sebaya dan guru
9.​ mengalami masalah kesihatan mental yang serius pada
masa dewasa.
10.​meningkatkan risiko pelajar mengalami kecederaan
fizikal

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Question Answer Guidance

2 Langkah-langkah bagi menjamin keselamatan murid

Text B:

1.​ pengawasan yang berkesan perlu diperkenalkan.

2.​ pihak sekolah melakukan penilaian risiko keselamatan
secara teliti.
3.​ pihak sekolah perlu menyusun pelan tindak
keselamatan yang komprehensif.
4.​ pihak sekolah perlu menganjurkan program pendidikan
keselamatan bagi murid dan kakitangan.
5.​ kerjasama dengan komuniti sekitar

Text C:

6.​ laksanakan latihan keselamatan secara berkala.

7.​ kawal akses ke sekolah.
8.​ kerjasama antara pihak berkuasa tempatan dengan
agensi keselamatan.
9.​ wujudkan sistem pelaporan keselamatan yang efisien.
10.​penyelarasan dengan standard keselamatan yang
ditetapkan oleh pihak berkuasa tempatan dan
Kementerian Pendidikan

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Table A, Reading
Candidates are expected to use ideas and opinions from the texts. Candidates who do
not use ideas from the texts will not be able to score above Band 2.

Use the following table to give a mark out of 15 for Reading.

●​ The candidate develops, evaluates or analyses the chosen

content in a way that clearly fulfils all elements of the task.
Band 5 13–15
●​ The candidate selects a wide range of facts, ideas and opinions
from both texts.
●​ There is some development, analysis and evaluation and a
clear focus on all elements of the task.
Band 4 10–12
●​ The candidate selects relevant facts, ideas and opinions from
both texts.
●​ Development, analysis and evaluation is limited. Parts of the
response may not be focused on the task. Most of the task has
Band 3 7–9 been attempted, though there may be some minor omissions.
●​ The candidate identifies enough relevant facts, ideas and
opinions from both texts to fulfil the task.
●​ The response shows very limited development of ideas.
Significant aspects of the task may not have been approached.
Band 2 4–6
●​ The candidate identifies some relevant points from one or both
texts but they are not always relevant.
●​ The response lacks development of ideas and shows very
limited evidence of focus on the task. No awareness of analysis
Band 1 1–3 or evaluation.
●​ The candidate identifies very few relevant points from either
text.
Band 0 0 ●​ No creditable content.

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Table B, Writing

Use the following table to give a mark out of 10 for Writing.

●​ The response is highly effective and convincing

●​ Well organised and carefully structured for the benefit of the
reader
Band 5 9–10
●​ Vocabulary consistently well-chosen and precise
●​ Consistently appropriate register for audience and purpose
●​ Spelling, punctuation and grammar almost always accurate
●​ The response is effective and convincing
●​ Secure overall structure with some helpful organisation of ideas
and information
Band 4 7–8
●​ Vocabulary is mostly well chosen, with some precision
●​ Mostly appropriate register for audience and purpose
●​ Spelling, punctuation and grammar generally accurate
●​ The response can be understood, although it is not always
convincing
●​ Ideas are generally well sequenced
●​ Vocabulary may be plain but is adequate
Band 3 5–6
●​ Some awareness of an appropriate register for audience and
purpose
●​ Frequent errors of spelling, punctuation and grammar, which are
minor and do not prevent communication
●​ The response is sometimes unclear and/or generally
unconvincing
●​ Sequence of ideas is sometimes confusing
Band 2 3–4 ●​ Vocabulary simple, not always appropriate
●​ Little awareness of appropriate register
●​ Frequent errors of spelling, punctuation and grammar hinder
communication
●​ The response is difficult to understand and lacks coherence
●​ Little or no evidence of attempt to sequence ideas
●​ Vocabulary limited and/or inappropriate
Band 1 1–2
●​ No awareness of appropriate register
●​ Persistent errors of spelling, punctuation and grammar prevent
communication
Band 0 0 ●​ No creditable content.

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