Global Perspectives · May / June 2025 · Paper 12 · Question 1

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1(a)[1]
According to Source 1, how many girls around the world are not going to school?
Main Annotations
From Source 1, candidates are expected to identify:
129 million
Award 1 mark for the correct answer.
1(b)(i)[1]
Identify one example of a claim from Source 2.
Candidates may identify the following claims from source 2:
Education is a fundamental human right for girls and boys.
Education turns girls into leaders capable of changing the world.
Education for girls promotes sustainable development.
Education for girls builds stronger economies and fairer societies. Award 1 mark for a correct answer.
1(b)(ii)[2]
Explain why the example you identified is a claim.
Indicative content
A claim is a statement or assertion that something is true or accurate or a fact, often without evidence or proof.
Award 2 marks for a response which clearly explains why the identified example is a claim.
Award 1 mark if the response shows understanding of a claim but the relationship to the example is not clear.
Award 0 if there is no credible response.
1(c)[6]
From Source 2, describe the perspective of Education Unlimited. 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/cause – gender inequality/unequal access to education (for girls); supporting equality and a better future for girls
Values – education is a human right everyone (girls and boys); a fair society
Consequences of education – more female leaders/sustainable development/stronger economies/fairer societies/better future (for girls)
Action – support girls in their fight for equality/organise
mentors/tutors/after school clubs
1(d)[8]
Sources 1 and 2 describe some benefits of educating girls. Which benefit of educating girls 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 consequences:
Reduces rates of child marriage and early pregnancies.
Promotes healthier and smaller families.
Improves wages and jobs for women.
Empowers women to become leaders.
Helps economic/sustainable development.
Helps people escape from extreme poverty.
Builds fairer societies.
Candidates may give the following reasons to justify their opinion:
Has greatest impact on girls.
Affects the most people locally, nationally or internationally.
Ethically or morally most important.
Has multiple positive consequences.
Solves other problems.
Creates a virtuous circle.
Affects other aspects of life for different groups in society.
Reflects expert opinion.
Other relevant response.

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