Ks3 Math Test Mark Scheme

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KEY STAGE

Mathematics tests

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ALL TIERS

Mark scheme for Paper 2 Tiers 3–5, 4–6, 5–7 and 6–8

2007
National curriculum assessments

2007 KS3 Mathematics test mark scheme: Paper 2

Introduction

Introduction
The test papers will be marked by external markers. The markers will follow the mark scheme in this booklet, which is provided here to inform teachers. This booklet contains the mark scheme for paper 2 at all tiers. The paper 1 mark scheme is printed in a separate booklet. Questions have been given names so that each one has a unique identifier irrespective of tier.

The structure of the mark schemes
The marking information for questions is set out in the form of tables, which start on page 11 of this booklet.
Point inaccurate, not labelled or marked only with the letter D Condone any unambiguous indication within 2mm of the correct intersection of the grid

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2007 KS3 Mathematics test mark scheme: Paper 2

Tiers 3–5, 4–6

Tier & Question

Fitting tiles
Correct response 1m Indicates correctly two congruent F-tiles on the diagram eg Additional guidance ! Tile not shaded or inaccurately indicated Accept provided the pupil’s intention is clear and there is no ambiguity Tiles overlapping

3-5 4-6 5-7 6-8

9 2 a a

b b

1m

Indicates two congruent tiles on the diagram eg

1m U1

Indicates two congruent tiles on the diagram, different from any previously credited

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2007 KS3 Mathematics test mark scheme: Paper 2

Tiers 3–5, 4–6

Tier & Question

Names
Correct response 1m Claire Additional guidance Unambiguous indication of name eg, for Claire C

3-5 4-6 5-7 6-8

10 3 a a

b b

1m U1

Gives the names Claire then Tom

Tier & Question

Leaves
Correct response 1m Writes the leaves in the correct order for area, ie Willow smallest area Oak Beech largest area Additional guidance Unambiguous indication eg, for part (a) W smallest area O B largest