Global Perspectives · May / June 2026 · Paper 11 · Question 1

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1(a)[1]
According to Source 1, how many cooperatives are there in the world? Main Annotations
From Source 1, candidates are expected to identify:
Three million or 3 000 000 or 3 × 106
Award 1 mark for the correct answer.
1(b)(i)[1]
Identify one example of a value from Source 2.
From Source 2, candidates are expected to identify one of:
It is important for workers/customers/community to have a stake in the business.
It is right that everyone in the business is involved in making decisions.
Co-ops are fair / promote fairness.
Co-ops treat people as equals.
Our co-op values people.
Encourages participation.
Award 1 mark for a correct answer.
1(b)(ii)[2]
Explain why the example you identified is a value.
Indicative content
A value is a moral or ethical view or principle of right or wrong, fair or unfair, or importance applied to a person’s opinion and stance on a given issue. Award 2 marks for a response which clearly explains why the identified example is a value.
Award 1 mark if the response shows understanding of a value but the relationship to the example is not clear.
Award 0 if there is no creditable response.
1(c)[6]
Describe the perspective of the cooperative in Source 2.
Main Annotations
Table A
Use this table to give marks for each candidate response.
Analysis of issues and perspectives (AO1)
Level
Description
5–6 3
Clear analysis of the source
Describes a wide range of elements of the perspective. • Frequent use of relevant material and examples taken from the source.
3–4 2
Some analysis of the source
Describes a range of elements of the perspective.
Some use of relevant material and examples taken
from the source.
1–2 1
Limited analysis of the source
Describes a limited range of elements of the
perspective.
Little or no use of material and examples taken from
the source.
0
No creditable response
0 Indicative content
Candidates may describe the following elements of the perspective:
Issue – cooperative structures in business are being promoted.
Values – people should have a stake in the business; fair and equal treatment of people; involvement in decision-making; encourages participation; values people / people are important.
Cause / reasons – to create ownership, motivation, and hard work.
Consequence – business will be successful; share profits equally.
Action – join the company/business; join the cooperative movement.
Other relevant response.
1(d)[8]
Sources 1 and 2 identify benefits of cooperatives.
Which benefit of cooperatives do you think is the most significant? Explain why.
Main Annotations
Table B
Use this table to give marks for each candidate response.
Analysis of issues and perspectives (AO1)
Level
Description
7–8 4
Clear justification of an opinion
The opinion is clearly explained and supported.
The explanation is credible and clearly related to the identified issue.
5–6 3
Some justification of an opinion
The opinion is explained with some support.
The explanation is mainly credible and related to the identified issue.
3–4 2
Partial justification of an opinion
The opinion is partly explained and has minimal
support.
The explanation is partly related to the identified issue. 1–2 1
A limited opinion
The opinion is asserted with limited explanation.
Any explanation may be general, tangential to the
issue and lacking credibility.
0
No creditable response
0 Indicative content
Candidates may identify one of the following benefits:
People have a stake in the business because they own part of it.
People work hard.
People are more motivated and loyal.
Cooperatives are successful and make a profit.
Provide employment, goods and services in all sectors of the economy.
Everyone has a say in how the business is run.
People are treated fairly and equally.
Cooperatives have clear values.
Meeting shared needs, e.g. economic, social and cultural.
Provide employment for many people.
Other reasonable response.
Candidates may give the following reasons to justify their opinion:
Has greatest impact on people’s lives, individually, locally, nationally, and globally.
Affects the most people locally, nationally, or internationally.
Most popular reason.
Ethically or morally most important.
Has multiple positive consequences.
Creates a virtuous circle.
Affects other aspects of life for different groups in society.
Reflects expert opinion / research.
Other relevant response.

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