Paper Exam 2 History Ib
N11/3/HISTX/BP2/ENG/TZ0/XX/M
MARKSCHEME
November 2011
HISTORY
ROUTE 2
Higher Level and Standard Level
Paper 2
27 pages
–2–
N11/3/HISTX/BP2/ENG/TZ0/XX/M
This markscheme is confidential and for the exclusive use of examiners in this examination session. It is the property of the International Baccalaureate and must not be reproduced or distributed to any other person without the authorization of IB Cardiff.
–3– N11/3/HISTX/BP2/ENG/TZ0/XX/M Paper 2 markbands: The following bands provide a précis of the full markbands for paper 2 published in the History guide (2008) on pages 71–74. They are intended to assist marking but must be used in conjunction with the full markbands found in the guide. For the attention of all examiners: if you are uncertain about the content/accuracy of a candidate’s work please contact your team leader. 0: 1–3: Answers not meeting the requirements of descriptors should be awarded no marks. Answers do not meet the demands of the question and show little or no evidence of appropriate structure. There are no more than vague, unsupported assertions. 4–5: There is little understanding of the question. Historical details are present but are mainly inaccurate and/or of marginal relevance. Historical context or processes are barely understood and there is minimal focus on the task. 6–7: Answers indicate some understanding of the question but historical knowledge is limited in quality and quantity. Historical context may be present as will understanding of historical processes but underdeveloped. The question is only partially addressed. 8–9: The demands of the question are generally understood. Historical knowledge is present but is not fully or accurately detailed. Knowledge is narrative or descriptive in nature. There may be limited argument that requires further substantiation. Critical commentary may be present. An attempt to place events in historical context and show an understanding of historical processes. An attempt at a
MARKSCHEME
November 2011
HISTORY
ROUTE 2
Higher Level and Standard Level
Paper 2
27 pages
–2–
N11/3/HISTX/BP2/ENG/TZ0/XX/M
This markscheme is confidential and for the exclusive use of examiners in this examination session. It is the property of the International Baccalaureate and must not be reproduced or distributed to any other person without the authorization of IB Cardiff.
–3– N11/3/HISTX/BP2/ENG/TZ0/XX/M Paper 2 markbands: The following bands provide a précis of the full markbands for paper 2 published in the History guide (2008) on pages 71–74. They are intended to assist marking but must be used in conjunction with the full markbands found in the guide. For the attention of all examiners: if you are uncertain about the content/accuracy of a candidate’s work please contact your team leader. 0: 1–3: Answers not meeting the requirements of descriptors should be awarded no marks. Answers do not meet the demands of the question and show little or no evidence of appropriate structure. There are no more than vague, unsupported assertions. 4–5: There is little understanding of the question. Historical details are present but are mainly inaccurate and/or of marginal relevance. Historical context or processes are barely understood and there is minimal focus on the task. 6–7: Answers indicate some understanding of the question but historical knowledge is limited in quality and quantity. Historical context may be present as will understanding of historical processes but underdeveloped. The question is only partially addressed. 8–9: The demands of the question are generally understood. Historical knowledge is present but is not fully or accurately detailed. Knowledge is narrative or descriptive in nature. There may be limited argument that requires further substantiation. Critical commentary may be present. An attempt to place events in historical context and show an understanding of historical processes. An attempt at a