129785 2015 Specimen Paper 1 Mark Schem
Cambridge International Examinations
Cambridge International Advanced Subsidiary Level
HISTORY
9389/01
For Examination from 2015
Paper 1
SPECIMEN MARK SCHEME
1 hour
MAXIMUM MARK: 40
This document consists of 5 printed pages and 1 blank page.
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Generic levels of response
Part (a)
Level 4: Makes a developed comparison
[12–15]
Makes a developed comparison between the two sources, recognising points of similarity and difference. Uses knowledge to evaluate the sources and shows good contextual awareness.
Level 3: Compares views and identifies similarities and differences
[8–11]
Compares the views expressed in the sources, identifying differences and similarities. Begins to explain and evaluate the views using the sources and knowledge.
Level 2: Compares views and identifies similarities and/or differences
[4–7]
Identifies relevant similarities or differences between views/sources and the response may be onesided with only one aspect explained. Alternatively, both similarities and differences may be mentioned but both aspects lack development.
Level 1: Describes content of each source
[1–3]
Describes or paraphrases the content of the two sources. Very simple comparisons may be made
(e.g. one is from a letter and the other is from a speech) but these are not developed.
Level 0: No relevant comment on the sources or the issue.
[0]
Part (b)
Level 5 Evaluates the sources to reach a sustained judgement
[21–25]
Answers are well-focused, demonstrating a clear understanding of the sources and the question.
Reaches a sustained judgement about the extent to which the sources support the statement and weighs the evidence in order to do this.
Level 4: Evaluates the sources
[16–20]
Demonstrates a clear understanding of the sources and the question. Begins to evaluate the material in context, considering the nature, origin and purpose of the sources in relation to the statement. At the top of this level candidates may begin to reach a judgement but
Cambridge International Advanced Subsidiary Level
HISTORY
9389/01
For Examination from 2015
Paper 1
SPECIMEN MARK SCHEME
1 hour
MAXIMUM MARK: 40
This document consists of 5 printed pages and 1 blank page.
© UCLES 2012
[Turn over
2
Generic levels of response
Part (a)
Level 4: Makes a developed comparison
[12–15]
Makes a developed comparison between the two sources, recognising points of similarity and difference. Uses knowledge to evaluate the sources and shows good contextual awareness.
Level 3: Compares views and identifies similarities and differences
[8–11]
Compares the views expressed in the sources, identifying differences and similarities. Begins to explain and evaluate the views using the sources and knowledge.
Level 2: Compares views and identifies similarities and/or differences
[4–7]
Identifies relevant similarities or differences between views/sources and the response may be onesided with only one aspect explained. Alternatively, both similarities and differences may be mentioned but both aspects lack development.
Level 1: Describes content of each source
[1–3]
Describes or paraphrases the content of the two sources. Very simple comparisons may be made
(e.g. one is from a letter and the other is from a speech) but these are not developed.
Level 0: No relevant comment on the sources or the issue.
[0]
Part (b)
Level 5 Evaluates the sources to reach a sustained judgement
[21–25]
Answers are well-focused, demonstrating a clear understanding of the sources and the question.
Reaches a sustained judgement about the extent to which the sources support the statement and weighs the evidence in order to do this.
Level 4: Evaluates the sources
[16–20]
Demonstrates a clear understanding of the sources and the question. Begins to evaluate the material in context, considering the nature, origin and purpose of the sources in relation to the statement. At the top of this level candidates may begin to reach a judgement but