Global Perspectives · Oct / Nov 2020 · Paper 12 · Question 4

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A government wants to reduce the number of people driving cars in a large city. The following actions are being considered: • improve public transport, such as buses and trains • promote the use of bicycles instead of cars • introduce a tax for driving cars in the city. Which one of these actions would you recommend, and why? In your answer you should: • state your recommendation • give reasons and evidence to support your choice • use the material in the sources and/or any of your own ideas • consider different arguments and perspectives.

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Candidates are expected to make a judgement about the recommended course of action, i.e. how best to reduce the number of car users in the city, using reasons and evidence to justify their choice

Candidates may use and develop the material found in Sources 1 to 4, but should go beyond simply repeating or recycling without adaptation. Other material may be introduced but is not necessary to gain full marks. Candidates may consider some of the following:

reference to scale of impact

reference to different consequences and implications for individuals / groups / government

how long it might take to make a difference

barriers to change

the influence of individuals and groups on decision making

the role of vested interests and power differences

potential conflicts of interest

difficulties in planning and coordinating improvements

cost and access to resources to implement change

other reasonable response.

The following levels of response should be used to award marks. Level 5 (20–24 marks) Very good response

Clear, well supported reasoning about the issue. Different arguments and perspectives are clearly considered.

The response contains a wide range of clearly reasoned points and/or evidence to support the views expressed, with four (or more) developed points, and some undeveloped points.

The response is very well-structured and a clear judgement is reached. Level 4 (15–19 marks) Good response

Clear, supported reasoning about the issue. Different arguments and perspectives are considered.

The response contains a range of reasoned points and/or evidence to support the views expressed, with three (or more) developed points, and some undeveloped points.

The response is generally well-structured and a judgement is reached.

Level 3 (10–14 marks) Reasonable response

Some supported reasoning about the issue. Different arguments and perspectives are included.

The response contains some points and/or evidence to support the views expressed, with two (or more) developed points, and some undeveloped points.

The response is structured but at times difficult to follow and an attempt is made to give an overall judgement.

Level 2 (5–9 marks) Basic response

Basic reasoning about the issue. Different arguments are included; perspectives, if present, are unclear.

The response relies on assertion rather than evidence but contains one (or more) developed point(s) or a range of undeveloped points.

The response lacks structure and is difficult to follow though a basic judgement may be attempted.

Level 1 (1–4 marks) Limited response

Limited and unsupported reasoning about the topic in general. Different arguments may be included.

Level 0 (0 marks)

No relevant response or creditworthy material.

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