This document outlines the marking scheme for a DIRT exam, dividing responses into levels for each question. For question 1, higher levels require more depth, from surface details to main message and context. Question 2 evaluates identification and explanation of similarities/differences between sources, with higher levels providing more context. Question 3 examines explanation of a photograph's message with yes/no responses and context. Question 4 evaluates source usefulness based on content and context. The highest level for each question integrates purpose and context.
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1. DIRT Mark Scheme
Question 1
Level 1 Surface details of cartoon (1 mark)
Level 2 Main message of cartoon or
cartoonists viewpoint (2 marks)
Level 3 Main message + context (3-4 marks)
Level 4 CV + context (5-6 marks)
Question 2
Level 1 General assertion (1 mark)
Level 2 Identifies similarities or differences. Award lower end for one ID, higher
end for 2 ID or one explained without ck (2-3) marks
Level 3 Explains differences between the sources supported with relevant
context (4-5 marks)
Level 4 Explains differences between the sources referring to purpose linked to
relevant context (6-7)
Level 5 As level 4 AND reaches a valid and justified conclusion (8 marks)
Question 3
Level 1 General assertion based on photograph (1 mark)
Level 2 Contextual knowledge not linked to the question (2 marks)
Level 3 Explains yes OR no with reference to the source and relevant supporting
context (3-4 marks)
Level 4 Explains yes AND no with reference to the source and relevant
supporting context (5-7 marks)
Level 5 As level 4 AND explanation linked to purpose with relevant context (8
marks)
Question 4
Level 1 General assertion (1 mark)
Level 2 Stock evaluation (2 marks)
Level 3 Asserts usefulness of sources based on content of the sources (3-4 marks)
Level 4 Evaluates the usefulness of the source by supporting content with relevant
contextual knowledge(5-6 marks)
Level 5 As level 4 AND explanation linked to purpose with relevant context (7-8
marks)
Question 5
Level 1 General assertion (1 mark)
Level 2 Contextual knowledge not linked to the question/source (2-3 marks)
Level 3 Explains message of the source with context to support (4 marks)
Level 4 Evaluates purpose of the source with relevant context (5-7 marks)
NB. No election in 1911 so do not credit as context.