Chem Stage 7 MS
Chem Stage 7 MS
school
Science Department
Class: ——————————————————
Mark scheme
Science Progression
Tests Lower Secondary
Stage 7&8
Paper 1 & 2
Paper 1 2022
Cambridge Lower Secondary Progression Test
Mark Scheme
3144_01_MS_10RP
© UCLES 2022
S7/01 Science Stage 7 Paper 1 Mark Scheme 2022
Many descriptive answers can be expressed in a variety of ways. Professional judgement can be
used in these cases, providing it matches the marking points and further information in the mark
scheme.
Answers may have words spelt incorrectly. Credit is normally given for phonetically correct answers,
unless the word has a scientifically different meaning. For example, where the answer should be
antennae, credit will be given for antena but not for anthen (too close to anther).
Only the science is being assessed, so answers do not need to be grammatically correct.
( ) brackets the words or units in brackets do not need to be stated, for example, (recycles or
releases or provides) minerals = minerals scores the mark
Do not accept indicates an incorrect response that would contradict another otherwise correct
alternative
Ignore indicates an irrelevant answer that is not creditworthy. Full marks can still be
achieved even with answers that are ignored.
ecf error carried forward; marks are awarded if an incorrect response has been carried
forward from earlier working provided the subsequent working is correct
ora or reverse argument; for example, as mass increases, volume increases could be
written as mass decreases, volume decreases
1(b) (idea that) it controls what moves in and out of the cell 1 Ignore maintains the shape of the cell
1(d) (where aerobic) respiration (takes place) / the release of 1 Accept where ATP is produced
energy
2(a) a substance which is only made up of one type of atom 2 each correct answer = 1 mark
contains two elements / contains two types of atom each correct answer = 1 mark
3(a) switch 1
3(b) 1
3(c) break in the circuit / flow of electron(s) has been stopped 1 Accept the current cannot flow
4(b) the Moon is between the Earth and the Sun 2 each correct answer = 1 mark
light from the Sun is blocked/stopped from reaching the Accept marking points shown on diagram
Earth
amount of light
clock with a second hand / stopwatch / timer / chronometer Accept alarm/timer on a digital device
6(a) (reactant) copper carbonate 1 reactant and both products in either order =
1 mark
(products) copper oxide and carbon dioxide
sound
Accept kinetic / movement
Ignore potential
7(c)(iii) the test is not fair 1 Accept any correct answer in terms of energy or
gravity
precipitation
(Enantiulus armatus) A
Y citric acid
hydrochloric
Z
acid
11(b) (improvement) use an ammeter / measure the current 2 each correct answer = 1 mark
(explanation idea that) the higher the current the better the Accept ora
electrical conductor / if the current is the same the metals
have the same electrical conductivity
12(a) the particles vibrate (in the same direction as the direction 1
of travel)
12(b)(i) the particles are closer together (in glass) 1 Accept glass is more dense than air
12(b)(ii) any value greater than 300 and less than 2000 (m/s) 2 each correct answer = 1 mark
(idea that) water is a liquid and so will have a speed in Accept correct answer in terms of
between the solid and the gas particles/density
Paper 2 2022
Cambridge Lower Secondary Progression Test
Mark Scheme
3144_02_MS_10RP
© UCLES 2022
S7/02 Science Stage 7 Paper 2 Mark Scheme 2022
Many descriptive answers can be expressed in a variety of ways. Professional judgement can be
used in these cases, providing it matches the marking points and further information in the mark
scheme.
Answers may have words spelt incorrectly. Credit is normally given for phonetically correct answers,
unless the word has a scientifically different meaning. For example, where the answer should be
antennae, credit will be given for antena but not for anthen (too close to anther).
Only the science is being assessed, so answers do not need to be grammatically correct.
( ) brackets the words or units in brackets do not need to be stated, for example, (recycles or
releases or provides) minerals = minerals scores the mark
Do not accept indicates an incorrect response that would contradict another otherwise correct
alternative
Ignore indicates an irrelevant answer that is not creditworthy. Full marks can still be
achieved even with answers that are ignored.
ecf error carried forward; marks are awarded if an incorrect response has been carried
forward from earlier working provided the subsequent working is correct
ora or reverse argument; for example, as mass increases, volume increases could be
written as mass decreases, volume decreases
the atoms are different sizes Accept carbon atoms are smaller / iron atoms are
bigger
the layers or pattern of atoms are distorted
it takes longer for the feather to reach the ground / the Accept ora for the ball
feather travels slower
(because there is) more air resistance with the feather Accept ora for the ball
high tide
orbit of the
low tide Moon
low tide Earth
high tide
Moon
Moon
Moon
Sun
(idea that) there is a combined gravitational pull of the Sun correct explanation = 1 mark
and the Moon
track battery
Chen electrons
(idea that) it helps to show the electrons which cannot be Accept it helps to show the flow of current which
seen cannot be seen
6(a) 4 (amps) 1
7(a) microorganisms 3 all three food chains correctly drawn with nine
correct arrows = 3 marks
snake hawk
two food chains correctly drawn in a web =
2 marks
tarantula lizard
incorrect food web that starts with cactus and
rat grasshopper ends with microorganisms = 1 mark
cactus
decrease
and
they will not have any food to eat / they will migrate to other Accept they all die / more die
areas to find food
Note answer must have both decrease and an
explanation for the mark
7(c)(i) to decompose (dead material) 1 Accept to break down / decay (dead material)
7(c)(ii) to release nutrients (back into the ground) 1 Accept to recycle nutrients
precipitate
8(b) precipitation 1
9(a) neutralisation 1
9(c) 25 (cm3) 1
10(a) (group of organisms) that can reproduce 2 each correct answer = 1 mark
movement
reproduction
10(c) no (because) viruses are not made out of cells / do not grow 1 Accept other correct ideas
/ they do not show all seven characteristics
or
13(c) any one from 1 Accept other suitable suggestions, e.g. the table
top as the Earth’s crust should also move
add more layers of cloth
reduce the height of the boxes
(idea that) there are new planets being formed around other
stars
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Many descriptive answers can be expressed in a variety of ways. Professional judgement can be
used in these cases, providing it matches the marking points and further information in the mark
scheme.
Answers may have words spelt incorrectly. Credit is normally given for phonetically correct answers,
unless the word has a scientifically different meaning. For example, where the answer should be
antennae, credit will be given for antena but not for anthen (too close to anther).
Only the science is being assessed so answers do not need to be grammatically correct.
( ) brackets the words or units in brackets do not need to be stated, for example, (recycles or
releases or provides) minerals = minerals scores the mark
Do not accept indicates an incorrect response that would contradict another otherwise correct
alternative
Ignore indicates an irrelevant answer that is not creditworthy. Full marks can still be
achieved even with answers that are ignored.
ecf error carried forward; marks are awarded if an incorrect response has been carried
forward from earlier working provided, the subsequent working is correct
ora or reverse argument; for example, as mass increases, volume increases could be
written as mass decreases, volume decreases
Question 1
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 1 leaf Accept any indication of answer
but circle takes precedence
Question 2
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 1 gold ammonite
(b) 1 belemnite
(c) 1 flat spiral (shell) Accept (shell) is not gold in colour
Question 3
Part Mark Answer Further Information
3 Famous space scientists include each correct sentence = 1 mark
Ptolemy, Copernicus and Galileo.
Question 4
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 1 bone (cell) Accept other indication of correct
answer but answer line takes
precedence
Question 5
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) (i) 1 any value between 0 and below 7 less than 7 is not sufficient
(ii) 1 any value above 7 and up to 14 more than 7 is not sufficient
(b) 3 indicator Accept other indicators with
(idea of) adding (blue) litmus or pH correct colour changes
indicator or pH solution or pH paper or
Universal Indicator
Question 6
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 1 electrical Accept any indication of answer
but circle takes precedence
Question 7
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 1 E
(b) 3 cell function each correct match = 1 mark
fertilises an
egg cell
transports oxygen
in blood
Total 4
Question 8
Part Mark Answer Further Information
5 See table below each correct cell = 1 mark
Total 5
Question 9
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 1 2.8 Accept 2.8 or test 3 area 50 cm2
next to question but answer in
table takes precedence
Accept
air resistance increases with increasing ora
area = 1 mark
Total 5
Question 10
Part Mark Answer Further Information
3 When the arm bends upwards, the each correct answer = 1 mark
biceps muscle contracts and the
triceps muscle relaxes.
Question 11
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 1 D Accept other indication of correct
answer but answer line takes
precedence
Question 12
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) (i) 1 gravity / gravitational force Accept weight
(ii) 1 Accept any vertical downwardly
pointing arrow anywhere on the
question
(b) 1 Angelique exerts more force so she
jumps higher.
Total 3
Question 13
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 2 (a group of living things which) can Accept they successfully
breed together reproduce = 2 marks
and a group of animals with the same
genes = 2 marks
produce (fertile) offspring
(b) 1 idea of competition / compete for food / Accept that dogs….
compete for habitat / compete for attack / fight with them /
territory / compete for breeding sites introduced a disease / share the
same niche
Total 3
Question 14
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 1 spring balance Accept other indication of correct
answer but tick takes precedence
Question 1
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 2 Any two from
Question 2
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 2 part of scooter material each correct answer = 1 mark
clay
frame foam
tyre rubber
steel
strong
malleable
Question 3
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 1 the Earth moves / the Earth is rotating / Do not accept Earth is orbiting
the Earth spins the Sun
Question 4
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 1 to kill microorganisms / to kill any Accept microbes killed /
bacteria / to sterilise it destroyed
Question 5
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 1 thermometer
(b) (i) 1 (idea that) as time increases the
temperature gets higher
(ii) 1 50 (C) Ignore 0 (C)
(c) 2 In the first two minutes ice changes solid and liquid = 1 mark
state from a solid to a liquid.
In the next two minutes the particles energy and faster / apart
gain more energy and move = 1 mark
faster / apart.
Total 5
Question 6
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 1 The centre of the Earth is called the Accept inner / outer core
core.
(b) 1 The mantle contains some liquid rock.
This liquid rock is called magma.
(c) 1 Liquid rock that erupts from volcanoes
is called lava.
(d) 1 When the liquid rock cools it turns into a Accept basalt / granite / pumice
type of rock called igneous rock.
Total 4
Question 7
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 1 speeds up Accept other indication of
correct answer but circle takes
precedence
Question 8
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 1 19-20, 18-19, 20-21 all correct = 1 mark
Total 7
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Question 9
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 1 weakly acidic Accept other indication of correct
answer but tick takes precedence
Question 10
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 1 birds / aves
(b) 2 Any two from features need to be visible and
unique to this group
has feathers
this mark is dependent on a
has a beak / has a bill correct answer to (a)
has wings
Total 3
Question 11
Part Mark Answer Further Information
3 type of energy description five correct = 3 marks
chemical energy it has because it is moving
Total 3
Question 12
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 1 4 Accept other indication of
correct answer but circle takes
precedence
Question 13
Part Mark Answer Further Information
2 see chain below phytoplankton and killer whale in
correct place = 1 mark
killer whale
dolphin
fish
crustacean
phytoplankton
sunlight
Total 2
Question 14
Part Mark Answer Further Information
2 Any two from answers must refer to both
metals and non-metals
metals conduct heat, non-metals do not
Accept comparisons, e.g. metals
metals conduct electricity, non-metals do are better heat conductors than
not non-metals
Question 15
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 1 Saturn Accept other indication of
correct answer but circle takes
precedence
Total 4
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Stage 7
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This table gives general guidelines on marking answers involving units of length. For questions
involving other quantities, correct units are given in the answers. The table shows acceptable and
unacceptable versions of the answer 1.85 m.
Question 1
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 1 nucleus Accept phonetic spelling
(b) 2 Any two from:
Question 2
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 1 thermometer
(b) 3 B must be in correct order
D
C
(c) 1 (no lid / not sealed so liquid) will Accept (idea of) liquid could be
evaporate easily spilled
Total 5
Question 3
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 1 D
(b) 1 sperm (cell) / spermatozoon / Accept phonetic spellings
spermatozoa(n) Ignore male gamete
(c) 3 function letter Accept names of cells:
nerve cell / neurone
to carry signals around body A
root hair cell
to absorb water D red blood cell
to carry oxygen C
Total 5
Question 4
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 1 any value above 7 and up to 14 Allow decimal values in range
(b) 1 neutralisation Accept exothermic
Question 5
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 1 A (and) C in either order
(b) 1 arrow drawn pointing down and to the Accept arrow drawn anywhere on
left diagram, or underneath question,
must be reasonably straight
(c)(i) 1 weight Accept gravity
(c)(ii) 1 arrow drawn straight upward Accept arrow drawn anywhere on
diagram, or underneath question,
must be reasonably straight
Total 4
Question 6
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 1 Any pair from: letters can be in either order but
must be paired correctly
A (and) D
B (and) C
(b) 1 B
(c) 1 A
Total 3
Question 7
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 1 (idea of) protection (from predators) / Accept paralysing another insect for
catching prey egg laying
(b) 1 (idea of) fooling predators that it is a Ignore looks like a wasp without
wasp / that it can sting qualification
(c) 1
herbivore
predator
prey
producer
Total 3
Question 8
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 2 3 correct = 2 marks
fact observation
The Earth orbits the The Sun always 2 correct = 1 mark
Sun. It takes 365 days appears the same
for one orbit. size. 1 correct = 0 marks
Question 9
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 1 When a substance condenses, it
changes from a gas to a liquid.
(b) 1 at least six more circles drawn must be touching, not crossing
through each other, appear
reasonably random e.g.
Ignore N
Total 5
Question 10
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 1 fossil(s)
(b) 1 eight / four pairs of legs / two body parts
(c) 2 mammals did not live at the same one mark for each correct tick
time as spiders
more than two ticks = 0 marks
spiders existed before mammals
Question 11
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 2 (advantage): strong(est) / strength 400 Ignore reference to cost
Question 12
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 1 moons were going round / orbiting must be clear moons are orbiting
Jupiter / the planet Jupiter
(b) 1 Any one from: Allow dates given as 13/1 or 1/13
Ignore any reference to year
(January) 13th
(January) 15th
(c) 1 (idea that) moon(s) could be (passing) Accept those not visible were
in front of or behind planet outside telescope’s field of view not
moons were not there
(d) 1 (idea that) too small / not bright enough Do not accept ideas that they were
or not there at that time
other telescopes were not high enough
quality / powerful enough
(e) 1 conflicted with religion / tradition / Accept he was not trusted as a
accepted views scientist
Total 5
Question 1
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 2 A: leaf / leaves one mark for each correct answer
B: stem
(b) 1 take in water / minerals must have idea of taking up water or
minerals
support / anchorage
Total 4
Question 2
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 1 one mark for each correct line
(b) 1
small
intestine
Total 2
Question 3
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 1 coal all 3 required for 1 mark, can be in
oil/petroleum any order
natural gas
Accept coal derivatives, eg. coke,
anthracite
Question 4
Part Mark Answer Further Information
4 element metal non-metal 6 ticks correct = 4 marks
5 ticks correct = 3 marks
A
4 ticks correct = 2 marks
B 2 or 3 ticks correct = 1 mark
C 1 tick correct = 0 marks
D
E
F
Total 4
Question 5
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 1 arrow pointing upwards and parallel to Accept arrow drawn anywhere on
the ramp surface diagram
(b) 2 Any two from: Ignore same person timing / same
stopwatch
height of the ramp / number of books
Question 6
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 1 14 /14.0 Do not accept 14.00
(b) 1 0.8 / 0.80 Do not accept .8 or .80
Total 2
Question 7
Part Mark Answer Further Information
3 object energy from energy to one mark for each correct answer
car (chemical) (kinetic)
light bulb (electrical) light
wood- (chemical) thermal Accept heat / light for wood fire
burning fire
battery in a chemical (electrical)
circuit
Total 3
Question 8
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 1 ball moves quickly / difficulty looking at Allow ball may not bounce
eye level / hard to watch ball and scale vertically / in front/ in line with / scale
together
(b) 2 both points plotted correctly points to be within ±1/2 small square
Question 9
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 2 A: crust one mark for each correct answer
B: mantle
(b) 2 The inner core is a solid and it is made one mark for each correct answer
of iron. and must be in the correct order
Total 4
Question 10
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 2 forces are equal / same size / both one mark for each correct answer
100 N
Question 11
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 2 B are taller one mark for each correct answer
B have paler leaves
Must refer to tray A or B
light is given out by the window more than two ticks = 0 marks
light is the same as heat
Question 12
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 1 the moon (orbits the earth)
(b) 1 (idea that) all appear to go around us / Accept idea that Earth appears
appear to move across sky / Earth does stationary to us. Not Earth spins on
not seem to move / sun rises and sets axis unqualified.
Total 2
Question 13
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 2 arrows from B and D pointing towards both arrows from B and D needed
centre of Earth for 1 mark
D Earth B
(b) 2 The mass of object A will be the same one mark for each correct answer
when placed on the Moon
Question 14
Part Mark Answer Further Information
2 any value between 0 and below 7 Accept decimal values
because it is an acid
Total 2
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Science Department
Class: ——————————————————
Mark scheme
Science Progression
Tests Lower Secondary
Stage 8
Paper 1 & 2
Paper 1 2022
Cambridge Lower Secondary Progression Test
Mark Scheme
3145_01_MS_9RP
© UCLES 2022
S8/01 Science Stage 8 Paper 1 Mark Scheme 2022
Many descriptive answers can be expressed in a variety of ways. Professional judgement can be
used in these cases, providing it matches the marking points and further information in the mark
scheme.
Answers may have words spelt incorrectly. Credit is normally given for phonetically correct
answers, unless the word has a scientifically different meaning. For example, where the answer
should be antennae, credit will be given for antena but not for anthen (too close to anther).
Only the science is being assessed, so answers do not need to be grammatically correct.
( ) brackets the words or units in brackets do not need to be stated, for example, (recycles or
releases or provides) minerals = minerals scores the mark
Do not accept indicates an incorrect response that would contradict another otherwise correct
alternative
Ignore indicates an irrelevant answer that is not creditworthy. Full marks can still be
achieved even with answers that are ignored.
ecf error carried forward; marks are awarded if an incorrect response has been
carried forward from earlier working provided the subsequent working is correct
ora or reverse argument; for example, as mass increases, volume increases could be
written as mass decreases, volume decreases
2(a) nucleus 1
2(b) electron 1
3(a) exothermic 1
3(b) (idea of) highest temperature change 1 Accept largest temperature increase / biggest
temperature rise
5(a) thermometer 1
5(c) Mia (no mark) 2 if Lily given = 0 marks for the question
7(b) increase number of cells 1 Accept increase the current / increase the
voltage
(idea that) temperature (change) is (broadly) similar at the Accept at start the temperature does not really
start change / at start the temperature is fairly constant
(idea that) temperature (change) increases since 1950 / Accept any dates between 1930 and 1950
temperature (change) higher since 1950
9(c) any one from 1 Accept an explanation about which part of the
model relates to each part of respiratory system
the balloons represent the lungs
Accept (give) similarities
the rubber sheet represents the diaphragm
Accept (give) differences
the tubing represents the trachea/bronchi
Accept (show) how the respiratory system works
the plastic bottle represents the ribcage
smallest mass of sugar in 100 cm3 Accept has the lowest concentration
12(a) asteroids 1
12(b) rocks 1
same temperature
14(b)(i) 65 (seconds) 1
14(b)(ii) calcium 1
14(c) zinc + (dilute) hydrochloric acid zinc chloride + hydrogen 1 Accept = instead of →
14(d) inert 1
15(a) (idea of gas) particles colliding with the bottle 1 Accept particles hit the bottle / particles bounce
off the bottle
15(b) because particles move more slowly / particles hit sides of 1 Accept less particles collide with bottle (per unit
bottle less hard / fewer collisions with bottle / particles have time) / particles lose energy / particles collide less
less energy often with bottle / reduced collision frequency with
bottle
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Paper 2 2022
Cambridge Lower Secondary Progression Test
Mark Scheme
3145_02_MS_6RP
© UCLES 2022
S8/02 Science Stage 8 Paper 2 Mark Scheme 2022
General guidelines on marking
Many descriptive answers can be expressed in a variety of ways. Professional judgement can be
used in these cases, providing it matches the marking points and further information in the mark
scheme.
Answers may have words spelt incorrectly. Credit is normally given for phonetically correct
answers, unless the word has a scientifically different meaning. For example, where the answer
should be antennae, credit will be given for antena but not for anthen (too close to anther).
Only the science is being assessed, so answers do not need to be grammatically correct.
( ) brackets the words or units in brackets do not need to be stated, for example, (recycles or
releases or provides) minerals = minerals scores the mark
Do not accept indicates an incorrect response that would contradict another otherwise correct
alternative
Ignore indicates an irrelevant answer that is not creditworthy. Full marks can still be
achieved even with answers that are ignored.
ecf error carried forward; marks are awarded if an incorrect response has been
carried forward from earlier working provided the subsequent working is correct
ora or reverse argument; for example, as mass increases, volume increases could be
written as mass decreases, volume decreases
1(b) increased numbers of cell B / increased number of white 2 each correct answer = 1 mark
blood cells
1(c)(i) plasma 1
1(c)(ii) transports (dissolved) nutrients / transports (dissolved) 1 Accept transports (dissolved) urea/hormones/
carbon dioxide amino acids
3(a) ink will dissolve in the solvent / pencil does not dissolve in 1 Accept solvent does not affect pencil / the ink will
the solvent also be separated / the ink might run / the ink
might wash off
3(b) (idea that) different dyes move up the paper at different 1 Accept higher level answers, such as colours
speeds have different Rf values / colours have different
attraction to the paper
3(c) yellow and green 2 both colours needed any order for the mark
yellow and green spots match the dyes in the food colouring Accept spots travel the same distance
4(a) 25 (%) 1
wind
tidal
solar power
geothermal
5(b) 10.8 2
(x 100) or 0.9 (x 100) correct fraction / correct substitution = 1 mark
12.0
6(a) (to make it) a fair test 1 Accept (mass) is a control variable
6(b) (same) amount of water / (same) distance from flame 1 Accept same initial temperature
6(d) nut 1
7(a) (idea that) make sure north pole faces north pole 2 each correct answer = 1 mark
(idea that) make sure south pole faces south pole ensure like poles face each other = 2 marks
7(b) (idea that) north pole faces south pole / unlike poles must 1 Accept marks from a labelled diagram
face each other
8(a) any two from 1 both answers correct for the mark
gas
stars
in the soil
in the water
yellow flame
and
as the number of turns increases, the number of paper clips Ignore makes the electromagnet stronger
picked up increases
11(b) repeat the experiment (for each number of turns) 2 correct improvement = 1 mark
as this will improve the reliability of the experiment / so Do not accept makes the investigation more
results can be checked / so averages can be taken accurate
or
or
magnet
12(b) compass 1
12(c) All arrows must be in the same direction 1 Accept all arrows drawn in opposite direction if
the learner assumes the Earth's magnetic north
pole is the same as the geographical north pole
curve of best fit through the points as judged by eye = 1 Accept ecf from incorrectly plotted points
mark
Do not accept dot to dot / curve that goes
through the origin
balance when moments are equal / balance when clockwise answer must refer to moments rather than force
moment equals anticlockwise moment or pressure
F1 x d1 = F2 x d2
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Science Paper 1
Mark Scheme
Stage 8
Science_S8_01_MS/9RP
© UCLES 2020
S8/01 Science Stage 8 Paper 1 Mark Scheme From 2020
Many descriptive answers can be expressed in a variety of ways. Professional judgement can be
used in these cases, providing it matches the marking points and further information in the mark
scheme.
Answers may have words spelt incorrectly. Credit is normally given for phonetically correct answers,
unless the word has a scientifically different meaning. For example, where the answer should be
antennae, credit will be given for antena but not for anthen (too close to anther).
Only the science is being assessed so answers do not need to be grammatically correct. Significant
figures will be indicated in the question or in the mark scheme.
Unless specified all marking points are independent.
( ) brackets the words or units in brackets do not need to be stated, for example, (recycles or
releases or provides) minerals = minerals scores the mark
Do not accept indicates an incorrect response that would contradict another otherwise correct
alternative
Ignore indicates an irrelevant answer that is not creditworthy. Full marks can still be
achieved even with answers that are ignored.
ecf error carried forward; marks are awarded if an incorrect response has been carried
forward from earlier working, provided the subsequent working is correct
ora or reverse argument; for example, as mass increases, volume increases could be
written as mass decreases, volume decreases
1(a)(ii) rib(s) (cage) moves up / moves out 2 each correct answer = 1 mark
2(a) positive charge on protons or nucleus and negative charge 2 each correct answer = 1 mark
on electrons
2(b) any two from 2 Assume answer refers to sodium unless lithium
specified
different number of electrons / more electrons
Accept different number of neutrons / more
different number of protons / more protons neutrons
different size (of electron cloud, nucleus or atom) / larger Accept higher level answers from Stage 9
size e.g. Na has 3 shells
3(b) dispersion 1
4(c)(ii) carbohydrate 1
5(a) idea that different dyes move across the paper at different 1 Accept different dyes have different attraction to
speeds the paper
the spots from ink A match the spots from the ink from the
letter (exactly)
6(b) increase the number of turns (of wire) 2 each correct answer = 1 mark
increase the number of cells / increase the current Accept have 7 or more turns (of wire)
yes (evidence shows that) iguanodons lived in lush Accept maybe with one reason for yes and one
vegetation which grew in warm conditions reason for no
Do not accept 8
Accept m s–1
10(b) 1
Galle Herschel Lippershey Piazzi
10(c)(i) (pieces of) rock 1 Accept metals, e.g. nickel and iron
11(b)(ii) high concentration – a lot of children in the room 2 each correct answer = 1 mark
because at higher temperatures particles move faster or Accept particles hit surface of balloon harder
have more energy
particles spread out / greater distance between particles / Accept atoms or molecules instead of particles
balloon walls pushed out
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Science Paper 2
Mark Scheme
Stage 8
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S8/02 Science Stage 8 Paper 2 Mark Scheme From 2020
Many descriptive answers can be expressed in a variety of ways. Professional judgement can be
used in these cases, providing it matches the marking points and further information in the mark
scheme.
Answers may have words spelt incorrectly. Credit is normally given for phonetically correct answers,
unless the word has a scientifically different meaning. For example, where the answer should be
antennae, credit will be given for antena but not for anthen (too close to anther).
Only the science is being assessed so answers do not need to be grammatically correct. Significant
figures will be indicated in the question or in the mark scheme.
Unless specified all marking points are independent.
( ) brackets the words or units in brackets do not need to be stated, for example, (recycles or
releases or provides) minerals = minerals scores the mark
Do not accept indicates an incorrect response that would contradict another otherwise correct
alternative
Ignore indicates an irrelevant answer that is not creditworthy. Full marks can still be
achieved even with answers that are ignored.
ecf error carried forward; marks are awarded if an incorrect response has been carried
forward from earlier working, provided the subsequent working is correct
ora or reverse argument; for example, as mass increases, volume increases could be
written as mass decreases, volume decreases
1(b) idea of white blood cells fight disease / kill germs 1 Accept fight infection
1(c)(ii) (transports) nutrients / carbon dioxide / hormones / urea 1 Ignore blood cells
Accept 5
2(b) nucleus 1
4(a)(i) idea of groups of living organisms interacting with their 1 Accept living things and their surrounding
environment
Accept an answer that includes an example e.g.
the inhabitants of a tropical rain forest
4(a)(ii) any two from 2
description of suitable sampling technique examples may include setting cameras to sample
different area / (humane) traps to sample different
areas
4(b)(ii) idea of an organism that outcompetes a (native) organism 1 Accept species, animal or plant for organism
4(b)(iii) any one from 1
6b at least two lines in the correct pattern e.g. 1 Ignore direction of arrows if direction is incorrect
in (a)
7(a) galaxy 1
8(a) magnesium + oxygen → magnesium oxide 1 Accept correct formulae or correct mix of words
and formulae but word question takes precedence
e.g. Mg + O2 → MgO
8(b) gold is at the bottom of the reactivity series 1 Accept gold is inert
600 (N)
Pierre’s pressure = (440 ÷ 0.04) = 11 000 (N / m2) Accept correct numerical substitution into
equation(s) = 1 mark
Rajiv’s pressure = (500 ÷ 0.05) = 10 000 (N / m2)
11(a) to make it a fair test / to control the variables 1 Ignore references to reliability or accuracy
11(b) measure the temperature (of the acid) before adding metal 2 measure temperature at start and end / measure
the temperature change = 2 marks
measure the temperature of the reaction mixture at the end
of the reaction Accept measure the temperature = 1 mark if no
other mark awarded
correct pieces of apparatus selected iron rod, wire and cell = 1 mark
13(b)(i) to increase the validity of the results / to increase the 1 Accept the Earth has a large surface area
reliability of the results / to enable you to make averages
Ignore reference to accuracy
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Many descriptive answers can be expressed in a variety of ways. Professional judgement can be
used in these cases, providing it matches the marking points and further information in the mark
scheme.
Answers may have words spelt incorrectly. Credit is normally given for phonetically correct answers,
unless the word has a scientifically different meaning. For example, where the answer should be
antennae, credit will be given for antena but not for anthen (too close to anther).
Only the science is being assessed so answers do not need to be grammatically correct.
( ) brackets the words or units in brackets do not need to be stated, for example, (recycles or
releases or provides) minerals = minerals scores the mark
Do not accept indicates an incorrect response that would contradict another otherwise correct
alternative
Ignore indicates an irrelevant answer that is not creditworthy. Full marks can still be
achieved even with answers that are ignored.
ecf error carried forward; marks are awarded if an incorrect response has been carried
forward from earlier working provided, the subsequent working is correct
ora or reverse argument; for example, as mass increases, volume increases could be
written as mass decreases, volume decreases
Question 1
Part Mark Answer Further Information
3 organ letter function each correct organ, letter,
large intestine (A) absorbs water
function linkage = 1 mark
produces
small intestine C
enzymes
absorbs
pancreas D
digested food
Total 3
Question 2
Part Mark Answer Further Information
4 element chemical symbol six correct lines = 4 marks
Ni
five correct lines = 3 marks
nitrogen P
four correct lines = 2 marks
phosphorus N
Total 4
Question 3
Part Mark Answer Further Information
3 see table below four correct rows = 3 marks
Total 3
Question 4
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 2 put the material between the clips / put
material in to complete circuit (close the
switch)
lamp lights
(b) 2 each correct tick = 1 mark
brittle
if three ticks two correct = 1 mark
ductile
if three ticks one correct
heat insulators = 0 marks
high melting point if four or five ticks = 0 marks
low melting point Accept other indications of the
correct answers but ticks take
precedence
Total 4
Question 5
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 1 Any one from Ignore time interval / size or
species of plant / amount of light
temperature
Accept same size of cover
type of soil
minerals / fertiliser
amount of water
mass of plants
height of plants
Question 6
Part Mark Answer Further Information
3 colour of colour of colour of light, each correct answer = 1 mark
light he filter if any, that
shines at comes through
the filter the filter
(red) (red) red
for no light Accept nothing /
(green) (red) no light black / no colour
(white) (red) red
Do not accept white for no light
Total 3
Question 7
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 1 water evaporates faster Accept more transpiration
(b) (i) 1 xylem Ignore vessels
(ii) 2 Any two from
waterproof walls
Question 8
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) (i) 1 the air Accept water
(ii) 1 iron + oxygen + water → hydrated both needed for mark
iron oxide
Accept O2 for oxygen
(iii) 1 iron hydroxide or iron chloride or iron Ignore the use of oxidation states
sulfate or iron carbonate in a formula
Question 9
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 3 x-axis labelled as time in s(econds) and labelling = 1 mark
y-axis labelled as distance in m(etres)
plotting = 1 mark
(60, 300) and (100, 500) plotted correctly
best fit (through origin) = 1 mark
line of best fit drawn through the plotted
points Accept ± ½ a small square error
500 in plotting
400
distance in
metres 300
........................
200
100
0
0 20 40 60 80 100
time in seconds
........................
Question 10
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 1 respiration more than one answer circled
= 0 marks
Accept other indications
of answer but circle takes
precedence
(b) 3 Accept carbon dioxide and water
in any order.
(oxygen) + glucose sugar each correct answer in box = 1
mark
Ignore energy in equation
water is H2O
Total 4
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Question 11
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) (i) 1 A two or more letters = 0 marks
(ii) 1 E two or more letters = 0 marks
(iii) 1 B two or more letters = 0 marks
(b) (i) 1 mixture because it contains salt and Accept mixture because it can
water be separated
(ii) 1 compound because it contains two Accept compound because
elements joined together sodium and chlorine are joined
Question 12
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 2 attract(ing) Ignore join together
Question 13
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 1 to withstand pressure / stop it bursting Accept contains high pressure
blood
(b) 1 so they can stretch / allow a pulse /
keep them flexible
Total 2
Question 14
Part Mark Answer Further Information
1 Accept label line to correct
position
Total 1
Question 1
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 1 protein / fibre / mineral(s) / vitamins / Accept water
named vitamin (other than vitamin C)
(b) (i) 1 fat
(ii) 1 carbohydrate
(c) 1 vitamin C destroyed by heating / vitamin Accept part of potato that
C decomposed by cooking contains the vitamin C is cut
away from potato before cooking
/ skin is removed prior to cooking
/ vitamin C dissolves in water /
vitamin C evaporates
Total 4
Question 2
Part Mark Answer Further Information
1 A to E more than one answer circled
= 0 marks
Question 3
Part Mark Answer Further Information
2 refracted / refraction Accept the (ray of) light changes
direction / bent
the speed of light changes / the (ray of) Accept glass is denser than air /
light slows down there is a change of medium
Question 4
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 1 increases Accept goes up
(b) 1 decreases Accept goes down
(c) 1 decreases Accept goes down
Total 3
Question 5
Part Mark Answer Further Information
3 1. true all six correct = 3 marks
5. false
6. true
Total 3
Question 6
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) (i) 1 mass of salt Accept concentration of salt /
amount of salt / grams of salt
(ii) 1 volume of water / time nail left in water / Accept type of nail / size of nail
temperature
Accept mass of water / amount
of water
(iii) 1 the more salt the rustier the nail Accept salt speeds up rusting
(b) (i) 1 oxygen Accept O2
Question 7
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 2 group A (mass) increases (quickly) Accept goes up
Question 8
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 1 protractor
(b) 2 correct headings = 1 mark
angle A angle B
in in Accept in degrees
Accept incident angle for angle A
/ refracted angle for angle B
enough space in table for 6
results = 1 mark
Total 3
Question 9
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 1 oxygen Accept other indication of
correct answer but circle takes
precedence
two or more answers = 0 marks
(b) 2 decreases Accept increases and increases
= 1 mark
decreases
Accept stays the same and stays
the same = 1 mark
(c) 1 amount of carbon dioxide Accept amount of chlorophyll
temperature
Accept minerals
amount of water
colour of light
pH
Total 4
Question 10
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 1 has more than one type of element Accept has copper and chlorine
(bonded together) (bonded together)
Question 11
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 2 (copper) wire wrapped around iron rod Accept diagram or circuit
diagram or mix of diagram and
correct circuit to pass current through circuit diagram
wire
Ignore switches
Question 12
Part Mark Answer Further Information
3 oxygen in the air nose correct = 1 mark
trachea
bronchus
bronchiole
alveolus
Total 3
Question 13
Part Mark Answer Further Information
1 calcium calcium + carbon calcium oxide and carbon dioxide
carbonate oxide dioxide can be in either order
Question 14
Part Mark Answer Further Information
2 Any two from Accept converse comparative
statements about Blessy
Gabriella has lower resting pulse
Question 15
Part Mark Answer Further Information
3 260 (s) 1 mark Accept ecf from incorrect
world record time
1500 or distance
260 time 1 mark Accept ecf from incorrect
distance used in equation or from
incorrect world record time but
final answer must be 2 significant
figures
5.8 (m / s)
correct answer on answer line
with or without workings =
3 marks
Question 16
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 1 beryllium oxide Ignore chemical formulae
(b) 2 two (or more) different atoms / two (or each correct idea = 1 mark
more) elements
Do not accept a mixture
chemically joined / bonded together
Accept cannot be separated by
physical means = 2 marks
Total 3
Question 17
Part Mark Answer Further Information
2 correct field lines, none crossing,
at least one above and one below
magnet = 1 mark
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This table gives general guidelines on marking answers involving units of length. For questions
involving other quantities, correct units are given in the answers. The table shows acceptable and
unacceptable versions of the answer 1.85 m.
Question 1
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 2 X = vein(s) Accept phonetic spelling
Y = artery / arteries
Ignore named vessels e.g Vena
Cava or Aorta
(b) 1 lung(s)
Total 3
Question 2
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 4 name chemical symbol each correct answer
Al = 1 mark
neon Na
sodium Ar
more than one line from any
name is incorrect
nitrogen Ne
aluminium N
(b) 2
aluminium neon nitrogen sodium
Question 3
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 2 repel Accept the hanging magnet
moves away
Question 4
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 2 A = oesophagus Accept gullet
Question 5
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 2 Sound is a type of energy.
Sound is made when the particles in the
air vibrate.
(b)(i) 1 D
(b)(ii) 1 C
(b)(iii) 2 size of wave length stays the same
Total 6
Question 6
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 4 x-axis labelled time in minutes and Accept time / min
y-axis labelled heart rate in beats per Do not accept time / m
minute = 1 mark Accept heart rate / bpm
Accept units placed in brackets
smooth curve through most of the points Accept curve if plots are
= 1 mark incorrect
(b) 1 result from the learner’s graph for 2 Accept ±4 beats per minute
minutes
(c) 2 Any two from:
Question 7
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 2 Any two from: Ignore reference to releasing
same height
time taken to travel between the timing time alone is not sufficient
gates (in seconds)
(b)(ii) 3 distance 1 correct answer with no working
time / out = 2 marks
2.5
0.4
Accept metres per second
m/s
Total 7
Question 8
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 4 each correct label = 1 mark
element
............................. compound
.............................
mixture
............................. element
.............................
Question 9
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 2
If an egg is present the sperm
enters the egg. 5
5 and 4 in the correct place =
The journey continues into the 1 mark
oviduct (fallopian tube). 4
Sperm is deposited in the
1
vagina.
Sperm travels through the
cervix. 2 2 and 3 in the correct place =
Sperm swim across the uterus 1 mark
(womb). 3
tail
Question 1
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 1 any value between 12 and 18 Accept any range between these
values
(b) 2 correct reactants in any order = 1
carbon mark
oxygen + glucose
dioxide + water
Question 2
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 1 photosynthesis
(b) 2 Any two from:
height
Question 3
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 1 roots / root hairs
(b) 1 osmosis / through cell walls (of root hair
cells) / absorption (through roots)
(c) 3 Any three from:
transported (away)
goes to the leaves / other named part(s) Accept goes to stomata / leaf
of the plant pore
Question 4
Part Mark Answer Further Information
3
elements compound
magnesium
magnesium + oxygen
oxide
Total 3
Question 5
Part Mark Answer Further Information
3 carbon Accept any order
hydrogen
oxygen
Total 3
Question 6
Part Mark Answer Further Information
3 red
indigo
violet
Total 3
Question 7
Part Mark Answer Further Information
5 each correct answer = 1 mark
colour colour of colour
of light from of light
Accept no colour in place of
object spotlight reflected
black
red red
Accept no light (ray) in place of
white blue blue black
green green
red red
red black
blue blue blue
green black
red red
green green
Total 5
Question 8
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 1 the result for 5 volts Accept the idea of the result
within the 27 to 29 paper clip
range
(b) 1 (idea that) the paperclips were made Accept a named metal however
from a non-magnetic material do not award mark for metals or
alloys that contain iron, cobalt or
nickel
Question 9
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 1 moves mucus Accept wafts mucus
Question 10
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 2 B A if answer is not B = 0 marks
Total 5
Question 11
Part Mark Answer Further Information
3 When she sits on the ball the mass of
air inside it stays the same.
Question 12
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 1 diffusion
(b) 1 particles have more (kinetic) energy /
particles move faster
Total 2
Question 13
Part Mark Answer Further Information
(a) 2 no because no unqualified = 0 marks
wear gloves
idea of acid not being too concentrated Ignore use of weak acid
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