poa Sba sample

Mark Scheme
(1) Table of Contents

Details properly sequenced with correct page number 1 MARK

(2) Aim of the Study

At least ONE aim clearly stated as a direct or implicit question. 2 MARKS

Aim is geographical and based on the Syllabus Aim allows collection of primary data.

(3) Location of the Study

At least two sketch maps: 4 MARKS

ONE of the site (showing immediate environs), and ONE (usually of territory) showing its location in relation to other features (for example, roads, rivers, settlements within the parish or region or district); BOTH maps accurately drawn and properly labelled.

Between the two maps: (Indication of scale, directional arrow, key or labels, title (1 mark each to maximum 4 marks)

(4) Methodology

A clear statement on HOW data were collected and an example of the instrument used or a brief outline of how observations were made and tests done. 2 MARKS

EITHER

A clear statement on HOW the data were collected. 1 MARK OR

Little or no mention of HOW the data were collected, but an example of the instrument used is included. 1 MARK

(5) Presentation of Data

Illustrations: variety, for example, graphs, tables, labelled photographs (at least three illustrations to be used). These should be generated from field observation and tested by candidates and not copied from secondary sources (that is, they should be the candidates’ original work). 4 MARKS

Accurate, appropriate, neat, fully labelled,

Bibliography: Alphabetical order by author with title, publisher, place and date with relevant and                                   up-to-date references        1 MARK (11)  Penalty for Exceeding Word Limit (Where the word length exceeds 1650 words, 10% of the candidate’s earned score is deducted.)        4 MARKS