NATIONAL
SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 11
BUSINESS STUDIES
COMMON TEST
MARCH 2024
MARKING GUIDELINE
MARKS : 100
TIME : 1½ Hours
These marking guidelines consist of 25 pages.
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NOTES TO MARKERS
PREAMBLE
The notes to markers are provided for quality assurance purposes to ensure the following:
(a) Fairness, consistency and reliability in the standard of marking
(b) Facilitate the moderation of candidates' scripts at the different levels
(c) Streamline the marking process considering the broad spectrum of markers across
the country
(d) Implement appropriate measures in the teaching, learning and assessment of the subject
at schools/institutions of learning
1. For marking and moderation purposes, the following colours are recommended:
Marker: Red
Senior Marker: Deputy Gre
Chief Marker: Chief en
Marker: Internal Bro
Moderator: DBE wn
Moderator: Pin
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Ora
nge
Tur
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2. Candidates' responses must be in full sentences for SECTIONS B and C.
However, this would depend on the nature of the question.
3. A comprehensive marking guideline has been provided but this is by no
means exhaustive. Due consideration should be given to an answer that is
correct but:
• Uses a different expression from that which appears in the
marking guideline
• Comes from another credible source
• Original
• A different approach is used
NOTE: There is only ONE correct answer in SECTION A.
4. Take note of other relevant answers provided by candidates and allocate
marks accordingly. (In cases where the answer is unclear or indicates some
understanding, part-marks should be awarded, for example, one mark
instead of the maximum of two marks.)
5. The word 'Sub-max' is used to facilitate the allocation of marks within a
question or sub-question.
6. The purpose of circling marks (guided by 'max' in the breakdown of marks)
on the right-hand side is to ensure consistency and accuracy in the marking
of scripts as well as for calculation and moderation purposes.
7. Subtotals to questions must be written in the right-hand margin. Circle the
subtotals as indicated by the allocation of marks. This must be guided by
, Business Studies-Grade 11 Marking Guideline March 2024 Common Test
3
'max' in the marking guidelines. Only the total for each question should
appear in the left-hand margin next to the appropriate question number.
8. In an indirect question, the theory as well as the response must be relevant
and related to the question.
SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 11
BUSINESS STUDIES
COMMON TEST
MARCH 2024
MARKING GUIDELINE
MARKS : 100
TIME : 1½ Hours
These marking guidelines consist of 25 pages.
Copyright reserved
Please turn over
,Business Studies-Grade 11 Marking Guideline March 2024 Common Test
2
NOTES TO MARKERS
PREAMBLE
The notes to markers are provided for quality assurance purposes to ensure the following:
(a) Fairness, consistency and reliability in the standard of marking
(b) Facilitate the moderation of candidates' scripts at the different levels
(c) Streamline the marking process considering the broad spectrum of markers across
the country
(d) Implement appropriate measures in the teaching, learning and assessment of the subject
at schools/institutions of learning
1. For marking and moderation purposes, the following colours are recommended:
Marker: Red
Senior Marker: Deputy Gre
Chief Marker: Chief en
Marker: Internal Bro
Moderator: DBE wn
Moderator: Pin
k
Ora
nge
Tur
quo
ise
2. Candidates' responses must be in full sentences for SECTIONS B and C.
However, this would depend on the nature of the question.
3. A comprehensive marking guideline has been provided but this is by no
means exhaustive. Due consideration should be given to an answer that is
correct but:
• Uses a different expression from that which appears in the
marking guideline
• Comes from another credible source
• Original
• A different approach is used
NOTE: There is only ONE correct answer in SECTION A.
4. Take note of other relevant answers provided by candidates and allocate
marks accordingly. (In cases where the answer is unclear or indicates some
understanding, part-marks should be awarded, for example, one mark
instead of the maximum of two marks.)
5. The word 'Sub-max' is used to facilitate the allocation of marks within a
question or sub-question.
6. The purpose of circling marks (guided by 'max' in the breakdown of marks)
on the right-hand side is to ensure consistency and accuracy in the marking
of scripts as well as for calculation and moderation purposes.
7. Subtotals to questions must be written in the right-hand margin. Circle the
subtotals as indicated by the allocation of marks. This must be guided by
, Business Studies-Grade 11 Marking Guideline March 2024 Common Test
3
'max' in the marking guidelines. Only the total for each question should
appear in the left-hand margin next to the appropriate question number.
8. In an indirect question, the theory as well as the response must be relevant
and related to the question.
