Global Perspectives · Oct / Nov 2020 · Paper 11 · Question 3
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3(a)[1]
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Candidates may identify one of the following opinions from Nikita’s statement:
He did very well at school.My grandparents thought he would lose our traditional values.Our families are important.The business may close down.1 mark should be awarded for identifying one of the above.
Further guidance – the only acceptable answers are listed above. However, candidates may use their own words.
3(b)[1]
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Candidates may identify one of the following from Tanu’s statement.
My future wife will want to be like me.I will earn 30 per cent more if I move there.If I move to a different country I will earn twice as much.My family will manage without me.I can send them money once I have a good job.1 mark should be awarded for identifying one of the above.
Further guidance – the only acceptable answers are listed above. However, candidates may use their own words.
3(c)[3]
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Bias is a tendency or prejudice for or against something; an attitude of strong like or dislike; an unbalanced approach not prepared to consider counter- arguments or other points of view.
Candidates are likely to identify the following reasons from aspects of Nikita’s background/experience that suggest possible bias:
It caused her upset when her brother moved to a different country.Her father’s business may close down if young people leave the village. Candidates are likely to identify the following reasons from aspects of the statement that suggest possible bias:Lack of balance/focus only on the negatives of moving away.Emotive language / tone – ‘no-one can visit you unless they are earning a lot of money’.Exaggeration – ‘nobody used to move away when my parents were young’.Lack of evidence to support opinion.Focused only on personal experience.The following levels of response should be used to award marks:
Level 3 (3 marks) Good response
A clear and full explanation of why the statement may be biased supported with evidence from the statement. Gives two reasons.
Level 2 (2 marks) Reasonable response
A basic or partial explanation of why the statement may be biased. May give one or two reasons.
Level 1 (1 mark) Limited response
An identification of a reason to suggest bias with limited or no explanation. Level 0 (0 marks)
No relevant response or creditworthy material.
3(d)[15]
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Candidates are expected to evaluate the arguments presented in Source 4 and compare their effectiveness. They should make a supported judgement with some explanation about which person has the most convincing argument.
Candidates may support their judgement by considering:
Strength of reasoning:
logicstructurebalanceclaims.Use of language:
tone – emotive, exaggerated, preciseclarity.Evidence:
range of information and depthrelevancesufficiency – samplesource – media; internetdate – how recentdifferent types of information – fact, opinion, value, anecdotetestimony – from experience and expert.Sources of bias
local interesteconomicpersonal valuesexperience.Likely consequences of the ideas presented
Acceptability of their values to others
how likely other people are to agree with their perspective/view. The following levels of response should be used to award marks.Level 5 (13–15 marks) Very good response
Clear, credible and well supported points/explanation about which argument is more convincing. Coherent, structured evaluation of both arguments with clear comparison.
The response contains three (or more) developed evaluative points, and may include some undeveloped points. Material from the sources is used as evidence to support the evaluation; clear reference to the evidence and/or arguments in the source e.g. quotation/summary of ideas.
A clear judgement is reached.
Level 4 (10–12 marks) Good response
Clear, supported points/explanation about which argument is more convincing. Evaluation of both arguments, with comparison.
The response contains two (or more) developed evaluative points and may include some undeveloped points. A wide range (four or more) of
undeveloped but clearly appropriate points may be sufficient to enter this band at the lower level. Material from the sources is used as evidence to support the evaluation; some reference to the evidence and/or arguments in the source e.g. quotation/summary of ideas.
A judgment is reached.
Level 3 (7–9 marks) Reasonable response
Reasonable points/explanation about which argument is more convincing. Some evaluation of both arguments, with an attempt at comparison or very good evaluation of only one argument. Some judgements and evaluative points are partially supported or asserted.
One (or more) developed evaluative points, possibly with some undeveloped points; three (or more) undeveloped points may be sufficient to enter this band at the lower level. Some material from the sources may be used as evidence to support the evaluation. The response may occasionally lack some clarity and by difficult to follow.
An attempt is made to give an overall judgement.
Level 2 (4–6) Basic response
Basic points about which argument is more convincing. There may be only one argument considered in any detail, with little attempt at comparison. Judgements and evaluative points are partially supported and lack clarity/relevance at times.
The response contains two (or more) undeveloped points.
A basic judgement may be reached.
Level 1 (1–3 marks) Limited response
Limited and unsupported points about which argument is more convincing. The response considers the arguments briefly and/or tangentially. There is little clarity. Answers at this level may repeat source material with little understanding or simply agree/disagree with the arguments presented. The response may not contain any clear evaluative points.
Level 0 (0 marks)
No relevant response or creditworthy material.
Responses that give a very good evaluation of only one argument may achieve Level 3 but no higher.
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