Global Perspectives · May / June 2023 · Paper 12 · Question 2
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2(a)[6]
‘The number of single-person households is growing.’
What are the strengths and weaknesses of the argument supporting this claim?
Main Annotations
Indicative content
Candidates are likely to discuss the following evaluative points relating to Source 3:
Strengths:
based on sociological expertise
provides detailed information
range of evidence
based on research evidence
statistical evidence offered
the evidence is reliable
clearly argued with structure
academic language and tone
any other reasonable response.
Weaknesses:
author unknown as not fully cited/referenced
expertise of author not known
some assertion
not relevant to all countries and situations
few examples
not much evidence
little personal testimony or qualitative evidence check
any other reasonable response.
The following levels of response should be used to award marks: Level 3 (5–6 marks) Good response
Clearly reasoned, credible and structured evaluation. Two (or more) developed points clearly linked to the issue, with some other undeveloped points; or a wide range (four or more) of undeveloped points.
Evaluation is clearly focused on the evidence and arguments, their strengths and/or weaknesses and the way they are used to support the claim. There is usually some clear reference to the evidence and arguments in the source e.g. quotation/summary.
Level 2 (3–4 marks) Reasonable response
Reasonable evaluation mainly focused on the evidence and arguments, their strengths and/or weaknesses, and the way they are used to support the claim; there may be some lack of clarity and the answer may be difficult to follow at times.
The response may contain one (or more) developed point(s), with some other undeveloped points. Some (two or more) undeveloped points may be sufficient to reach this level.
Level 1 (1–2 marks) Limited response
Limited evaluation which is often unsupported and asserted. The response is often unclear, tangential and generalised. It contains one or two undeveloped points only.
Answers at this level may repeat source material with little understanding. Level 0 (0 marks)
No relevant response or creditworthy material.
Further guidance – if the claim is implicit then the response is unlikely to be awarded above Level 2.
2(b)[8]
‘More people are choosing not to have children than in the past.’ How could you test this claim? You should consider the types of information, sources of evidence and methods you might use. You should consider the types of information, sources of evidence and methods you might use.
Main Annotations
Indicative content
Candidates are likely to discuss the following ways to test the claim stated in Source 3:
Possible types of information:
compare statistics/information on family life and households from past to today
data from local authority or government/census
individual testimony or personal experience
material from the internet
other relevant response.
Possible sources of information:
national and local governments and their departments
experts in the family
research reports
media and the internet
UN/World Bank etc.
other relevant response.
Possible methods:
review of secondary sources/literature/research/documents
interview relevant agencies and experts
internet search
questionnaires
surveys
other relevant response.
The following levels of response should be used to award marks: Level 4 (7–8 marks) Very good response
Clearly reasoned, credible and structured explanation of a range of ways to test the claim. The response contains three (or more) developed points and may contain some undeveloped points.
The response is clearly and explicitly related to testing the claim.
Level 3 (5–6 marks) Good response
Reasoned and mainly credible explanation of ways to test the claim. The response contains two (or more) developed points and may contain some undeveloped points.
The response is explicitly related to testing the claim.
Level 2 (3–4 marks) Reasonable response
Some reasoning and explanation of ways to test the claim. The response contains one (or more) developed point(s), and/or a few undeveloped points. There may be some lack of clarity and the answer may be difficult to follow at times.
The response is related to testing the claim.
Level 1 (1–2 marks) Limited response
Limited explanation of ways to test the claim. The response contains one or two simple, undeveloped and asserted points.
There is little relevance in the response to testing the claim or the methods, sources and types of information are generally not appropriate for the claim being tested.
Level 0 (0 marks)
No relevant response or creditworthy material.
Further Guidance- If the response lists or describes methods, sources and types of data without linking to the issue/context, then it should not be placed above Level 2.
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