Icarus debate
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AS Psychology Mark scheme for extended writing (12 marks):
AO1
Knowledge and understanding
AO2
Application of knowledge and understanding
6 marks Accurate and reasonably detailed
Accurate and reasonably detailed description of research that demonstrates sound knowledge and understanding of relevant research. There is appropriate selection of material to address the question.
6 marks Effective evaluation
Effective use of material to address the question and provide informed commentary.
Effective evaluation of research.
Broad range of issues and/or evidence in reasonable depth, or a narrower range in greater depth.
Clear expression of ideas, good range of specialist terms, few errors of grammar, punctuation and spelling.
5-4 marks Less detailed but generally accurate
Less detailed but generally accurate description that demonstrates relevant knowledge and understanding.
There is some evidence of selection of material to address the question.
5-4 marks Reasonable evaluation
Material is not always used effectively but produces a reasonable commentary.
Reasonable evaluation of research.
A range of issues and/or evidence in limited depth, or a narrower range in greater depth.
Reasonable expression of ideas, a range of specialist terms, some errors of grammar, punctuation and spelling
3-2 marks Basic
Basic description that demonstrates some relevant knowledge and understanding but lacks detail and may be muddled.
There is little evidence of selection of material to address the question. 3-2 marks Basic evaluation
The use of material provides only a basic commentary.
Basic evaluation of research.
Superficial consideration of a restricted range of issues and/or evidence.
Expression of ideas lacks clarity, some specialist terms used, errors of grammar, punctuation and spelling detract from clarity.
1 mark Very brief/flawed or inappropriate Very brief or flawed
AS Psychology Mark scheme for extended writing (12 marks):
AO1
Knowledge and understanding
AO2
Application of knowledge and understanding
6 marks Accurate and reasonably detailed
Accurate and reasonably detailed description of research that demonstrates sound knowledge and understanding of relevant research. There is appropriate selection of material to address the question.
6 marks Effective evaluation
Effective use of material to address the question and provide informed commentary.
Effective evaluation of research.
Broad range of issues and/or evidence in reasonable depth, or a narrower range in greater depth.
Clear expression of ideas, good range of specialist terms, few errors of grammar, punctuation and spelling.
5-4 marks Less detailed but generally accurate
Less detailed but generally accurate description that demonstrates relevant knowledge and understanding.
There is some evidence of selection of material to address the question.
5-4 marks Reasonable evaluation
Material is not always used effectively but produces a reasonable commentary.
Reasonable evaluation of research.
A range of issues and/or evidence in limited depth, or a narrower range in greater depth.
Reasonable expression of ideas, a range of specialist terms, some errors of grammar, punctuation and spelling
3-2 marks Basic
Basic description that demonstrates some relevant knowledge and understanding but lacks detail and may be muddled.
There is little evidence of selection of material to address the question. 3-2 marks Basic evaluation
The use of material provides only a basic commentary.
Basic evaluation of research.
Superficial consideration of a restricted range of issues and/or evidence.
Expression of ideas lacks clarity, some specialist terms used, errors of grammar, punctuation and spelling detract from clarity.
1 mark Very brief/flawed or inappropriate Very brief or flawed