Cambridge O Level

● Section A: answer all questions. ● Section B: answer two questions. ● Use a black or dark blue pen. You may use an HB pencil for any diagrams or graphs. ● Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the boxes at the top of the page. ● Write your answer to each question in the space provided. ● Do not use an erasable pen or correction fluid. ● Do not write on any bar codes. ● You may use a calculator. ● You should show all your working and use appropriate un...

This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and candidates, to indicate the requirements of the examination. It shows the basis on which Examiners were instructed to award marks. It does not indicate the details of the discussions that took place at an Examiners’ meeting before marking began, which would have considered the acceptability of alternative answers. Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for Teachers. C...

This document consists of 13 printed pages and 3 blank pages. IB10 06_5038_01/3RP © UCLES 2010[Turn over Section A Answer all the questions 1 Fig. 1.1 shows four hand tools that can be used when preparing a seed bed. A B C D Fig.1.1 Choose one of the tools shown in Fig. 1.1. (a) State which tool, A, B, C or D, you have chosen. ................................ Explain the purpose of this tool in preparing a seed bed. ........................................................

• answer all questions, especially those in multiple choice format • note the number of marks available per question and answer accordingly • ensure all diagrams are completed where this is required • plan essay questions before they begin to write General Comments Candidates’ responses to the questions were generally good. They demonstrated good knowledge and they had sufficient time to complete the paper. Diagrams were used to help candidates access the questi...

Write your Centre number, candidate number and name on all the work you hand in. Write in dark blue or black pen. You may use an HB pencil for any diagrams or graphs. Section A Answer all the questions. 1 Fig. 1.1 shows a farm in a valley. Fig. 1.1 (a) The hillside labelled B is uncultivated. Suggest two environmental factors that make cultivation of crops difficult on this hillside. 1 ..............................................................................

MARK SCHEME for the October/November 2015 series 5038 AGRICULTURE 5038/11 Paper 1, maximum raw mark 100 This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and candidates, to indicate the requirements of the examination. It shows the basis on which Examiners were instructed to award marks. It does not indicate the details of the discussions that took place at an Examiners’ meeting before marking began, which would have considered the acceptability of alternative answe...

Candidates should consider the annotation of photographs and diagrams to enhance their work. The level of demand should be considered when candidates choose their investigations. Candidates should be made fully aware of the marking criteria for the investigation. General comments Almost all candidates produced strong coursework portfolios which were well organised and professionally presented. Most candidates used appropriate Practical Skill exercises. In most portfoli...

This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and candidates, to indicate the requirements of the examination. It shows the basis on which Examiners were instructed to award marks. It does not indicate the details of the discussions that took place at an Examiners’ meeting before marking began, which would have considered the acceptability of alternative answers. Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for Teachers. C...

This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and candidates, to indicate the requirements of the examination. It shows the basis on which Examiners were instructed to award marks. It does not indicate the details of the discussions that took place at an Examiners’ meeting before marking began, which would have considered the acceptability of alternative answers. Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for Teachers. C...

This year almost all centres submitted coursework that was accurately marked and many were wellannotated to support the marks awarded by the centre. Most candidates produced well-presented, interesting coursework, supported with an appropriate range of practical exercises. Many candidates demonstrated excellent practical skills and used a good scientific approach when producing their investigative projects. The strongest candidates produced portfolios where they fully addressed the marking crite...