UPSR- BAHASA INGGERIS KERTAS 2 014/2

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO EXAMINERS FOR MARKING QUESTION 1,2 AND 3

Read the answers given. Check to see if the answer is relevant to the assessment objectives specified. All answers should be considered at sentence level ( simple, compound, complex ) Merits and errors should be noted. Candidates abilities to express ideas and use of interesting expressions should be given consideration. Candidates may or may not use all the words given. Candidates need not comply to the word order given. The quality of the answer should be given greater consideration over the quantity or length of the answer. ( Do not get impress with good / neat handwriting)

CHECKLIST FOR MARKING

Read the answer script as a whole. Place in band. Reread and identify the errors and merits. Use the given symbols to highlight the errors or additional details like new words or interesting expressions. Reconfirm the band. Award marks accordingly.

GENERAL ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES FOR BAHASA INGGERIS KERTAS 2 014/2

To assess candidates ability to construct simple and compound sentences using correct grammar, punctuation and spelling. To assess candidates ability to transfer information accurately and appropriately from one text type into a given framework. To assess candidates ability to give reason/s to support decision or choice. To assess candidates ability to express ideas using correct grammar, paragraphing, punctuation and spelling.

Assessment Objective For Question 1

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To assess candidates ability to construct sentences. Task : To write grammatically correct sentences based on the picture with the words to help them.

Assessment For Question 1 Assessment Objective For Question 2

To assess candidates ability to transfer information accurately and appropriately from a text into a given framework Task : a) To transfer information from one text type into a given framework. b) To give reason(s) to support ones decision or choice using correct tense and structure.

Assessment For Question 1 Assessment Objective For Question 3

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To assess candidates ability to construct a variety of sentence structures given in the recommended sentence patterns as in the syllabus, eg., simple and compound sentences and to assess the ability to express ideas using correct language structures and paragraphing. Task : a) To write a story using the given pictures and words as stimulus. b) To express ideas creatively.

Guidelines For Marking Question 1

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 Candidates must answer this question. The total mark for this section is 10. The answer script must be assessed as a whole for marks to be awarded. Examiners must consider the coherence (in meaning and stimulus) of each sentence before awarding marks. Candidates must show their ability to construct a grammatically correct sentence. Candidates should not be penalized if they change the order of the words given as long as meaning is clear throughout.

MARKING SCHEME FOR QUESTION 1 Merits and errors must be noted using the given symbols to highlight them.
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BAND

DESCRIPTORS
Task very well fulfilled All sentences constructed correctly. Hardly any grammatical, spelling or punctuation error Good presentation of ideas, relevant to the stimulus. Task fulfilled Most sentences constructed correctly Few single word errors found in the sentences constructed Few errors in grammatical, spelling and punctuation errors Satisfactory presentation of ideas, relevant to the stimulus Task is almost fulfilled Some single word errors found in sentences constructed Some grammatical, spelling and punctuation errors Meaning is clear Task partially fulfilled Disorganised sentence structures but meaning is still clear Chunking of words Poor use of language

MARKS

EXCELLENT

9 - 10

CREDIT

78

ACHIEVEMENT

56

LOW ACHIEVEMENT

1-4

* 0 mark No answer given / Blatant irrelevancy Guidelines For Marking Section B - Question 2
Candidates must answer this question. Total mark : 15
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 For Question 2 (a) :

full marks awarded is 10 award one mark for each correct answer. do not accept answers with spelling errors. do not award half marks

For Question 2 (b): full marks awarded is 5. mark is awarded according to the band scale given.

MARKING SCHEME FOR SECTION B- QUESTION 2 (b)

QUESTIONQUESTION 1 BAND DESCRIPTORS

Excellent and confident use of the language Reason(s) conveyed clearly through a variety of sentence structures Reason(s) well-planned, relevant and are linked so as to sustain the interest of the reader Overall accurate use of spelling and punctuation

MARKS

EXCELLENT

CREDIT

Proficient use of the language throughout Attempts made to construct a variety of sentence structures Most reason(s) is/are well organised, relevant and conveyed clearly Punctuation and spelling errors may occur occasionally but the overall meaning is still clear Correct use of the language Simple sentences with minor errors but meaning is still clear Satisfactory presentation of reason(s) Vocabulary is adequate to convey meaning A few punctuation and spelling errors may be found in the script Poor use of the language Multiple errors found sentences Reason(s) are incomprehensible even after a few readings Limited and incorrect use of vocabulary Many spelling and punctuation errors Direct lifting

ACHIEVEMENT

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LOW ACHIEVEMENT

* 0 mark No answer given / Blatant irrelevancy

Guidelines For Marking Question 3

Candidates must answer this question. This question carries 15 marks. The answer script must be read as a whole for marks to be awarded. Examiners must consider the coherence of each sentence before awarding marks. Candidates are expected to show their ability to construct a variety of sentences given in the recommended sentence pattern in the syllabus. Candidates are required to write their answers in a paragraph or paragraphs. Candidates are also expected to add new words and interesting expressions correctly in context. All given words may or may not be used. Candidates should not be penalised if they change the order of the words given s long as meaning is clear throughout. Candidates are encouraged not to change the tense used in the question as the change may cause a major distortion in the overall idea/meaning.
Well-organised ideas are considered as a strength whereas

repetition of ideas are considered as weakness.

Marking Scheme For Section C Question 3

BAND

DESCRIPTORS

MARKS

EXCELLENT

CREDIT

ACHIEVEMENT

Excellent and confident use of the language. Ideas conveyed clearly through a variety of sentence structures Ideas are well-planned, 13 15 organised and are linked so as to sustain the interest of the reader Overall accurate use of spelling and punctuation Proficient use of the language throughout Attempts made to construct a variety of sentence structures but occasional errors occur Most ideas are well 9 - 12 organised, relevant and conveyed clearly New words used correctly Punctuation and spelling errors may occur occasionally but the overall meaning is still clear Correct use of the language Simple sentences with minor errors but meaning is still clear Satisfactory presentation of 58 ideas Vocabulary is adequate to convey meaning A few punctuation and spelling errors may be found in the script Poor use of the language 10 Multiple errors found sentences

0 mark No answer given / Blatant irrelevancy

MARKING SYMBOLS
SYMBOLS DEFINITION

^ R 0 V

Correct sentence
New words used correctly/Good sentence

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Omission of words Repetition Punctuation Inappropriate word / Vocabulary Grammatical Errors Structural error Unclear meaning Spelling error
Total distortion / Blatant Irrelevancy

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Rd

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Redundancy Chunking
Irrelevancy / General Statement Word Order

In / Front Neigh bour

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