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OCR
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
GCE
Geography
H481/02: Human interactions
A Level
Mark Scheme for June 2023
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OCR (Oxford Cambridge and RSA) is a leading UK awarding body, providing a wide
range of qualifications to meet the needs of candidates of all ages and abilities. OCR
qualifications include AS/A Levels, Diplomas, GCSEs, Cambridge Nationals,
Cambridge Technicals, Functional Skills, Key Skills, Entry Level qualifications, NVQs
and vocational qualifications in areas such as IT, business, languages,
teaching/training, administration and secretarial skills.
It is also responsible for developing new specifications to meet national
requirements and the needs of students and teachers. OCR is a not-for-profit
organisation; any surplus made is invested back into the establishment to help
towards the development of qualifications and support, which keep pace with the
changing needs of today’s society.
This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and students, to indicate the
requirements of the examination. It shows the basis on which marks were awarded
by examiners. It does not indicate the details of the discussions which took place at
an examiners’ meeting before marking commenced.
All examiners are instructed that alternative correct answers and unexpected
approaches in candidates’ scripts must be given marks that fairly reflect the
relevant knowledge and skills demonstrated.
Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the published question papers
and the report on the examination.
© OCR 2023
, MARKING INSTRUCTIONS
PREPARATION FOR MARKING
1. Before the Examiners meeting:
- examiners familiarise themselves with the QP, RB and Admin Powerpoint.
- examiners login to RM Assessor3 at https://ca.assessor.rm.com/ and access ‘Familiarisation’ and ‘Marking’.
2. During the meeting:
- Assistant Examiners discuss, with their Team Leader, the application of the Mark Scheme in the marking of five Practice
Scripts.
- it is important that the Mark Scheme, Question Paper and Resource Booklet for this unit are read and understood.
3. After the meeting, all Examiners login to RM Assessor3 and mark the required number of standardisation scripts.
- 10 STANDARDISATION SCRIPTS MUST BE MARKED BEFORE EXAMINERS CAN BE APPROVED TO MARK LIVE SCRIPTS.
MARKING
1. Mark strictly to the Mark Scheme.
2. Marks awarded must relate directly to the marking criteria.
3. The schedule of dates is very important. It is essential that you meet the 50% and 100% deadlines. If you experience
problems, you must contact your Team Leader without delay.
4. If you are in any doubt about applying the Mark Scheme, consult your Team Leader by telephone, email, or via RM Assessor3
messaging system.
, 5. Work crossed out:
a. where a candidate crosses out an answer and provides an alternative response, the crossed out response is not
marked and gains no marks
b. if a candidate crosses out an answer to a whole question and makes no second attempt, and if the inclusion of the
answer does not cause a rubric infringement, the assessor should attempt to mark the crossed out answer and
award marks appropriately.
6. Always check the pages (and additional objects if present) at the end of the response in case any answers have been continued
there.
- if the candidate has continued an answer there then add SEEN or appropriate annotations to confirm that the work has
been seen.
- if the page is blank add the BP annotation.
7. There is an NR (No Response) option. Award NR (No Response)
- if there is nothing written at all in the answer space
- OR if there is a comment which does not in any way relate to the question (e.g. ‘can’t do’, ‘don’t know’)
- OR if there is a mark (e.g. a dash, a question mark) which isn’t an attempt at
the question. Note: Award 0 marks – for an attempt that earns no credit (including
copying out the question).
8. The RM Assessor3 comments box is used by your Team Leader to explain the marking of the practice responses. Please
refer to these comments and / or your own notes made at the Examiners meeting when checking your practice responses.
Do not use the comments box for any other reason.
If you have any questions or comments for your Team Leader, use telephone, email or the RM Assessor3 messaging system.
9. Assistant Examiners will send a brief report on the performance of candidates to their Team Leader (Supervisor) via email
by the end of the marking period. The report should contain notes on particular strengths displayed as well as common
errors or weaknesses. Constructive criticism of the question paper/mark scheme is also appreciated.
OCR
Oxford Cambridge and RSA
GCE
Geography
H481/02: Human interactions
A Level
Mark Scheme for June 2023
,Aqq
OCR (Oxford Cambridge and RSA) is a leading UK awarding body, providing a wide
range of qualifications to meet the needs of candidates of all ages and abilities. OCR
qualifications include AS/A Levels, Diplomas, GCSEs, Cambridge Nationals,
Cambridge Technicals, Functional Skills, Key Skills, Entry Level qualifications, NVQs
and vocational qualifications in areas such as IT, business, languages,
teaching/training, administration and secretarial skills.
It is also responsible for developing new specifications to meet national
requirements and the needs of students and teachers. OCR is a not-for-profit
organisation; any surplus made is invested back into the establishment to help
towards the development of qualifications and support, which keep pace with the
changing needs of today’s society.
This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and students, to indicate the
requirements of the examination. It shows the basis on which marks were awarded
by examiners. It does not indicate the details of the discussions which took place at
an examiners’ meeting before marking commenced.
All examiners are instructed that alternative correct answers and unexpected
approaches in candidates’ scripts must be given marks that fairly reflect the
relevant knowledge and skills demonstrated.
Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the published question papers
and the report on the examination.
© OCR 2023
, MARKING INSTRUCTIONS
PREPARATION FOR MARKING
1. Before the Examiners meeting:
- examiners familiarise themselves with the QP, RB and Admin Powerpoint.
- examiners login to RM Assessor3 at https://ca.assessor.rm.com/ and access ‘Familiarisation’ and ‘Marking’.
2. During the meeting:
- Assistant Examiners discuss, with their Team Leader, the application of the Mark Scheme in the marking of five Practice
Scripts.
- it is important that the Mark Scheme, Question Paper and Resource Booklet for this unit are read and understood.
3. After the meeting, all Examiners login to RM Assessor3 and mark the required number of standardisation scripts.
- 10 STANDARDISATION SCRIPTS MUST BE MARKED BEFORE EXAMINERS CAN BE APPROVED TO MARK LIVE SCRIPTS.
MARKING
1. Mark strictly to the Mark Scheme.
2. Marks awarded must relate directly to the marking criteria.
3. The schedule of dates is very important. It is essential that you meet the 50% and 100% deadlines. If you experience
problems, you must contact your Team Leader without delay.
4. If you are in any doubt about applying the Mark Scheme, consult your Team Leader by telephone, email, or via RM Assessor3
messaging system.
, 5. Work crossed out:
a. where a candidate crosses out an answer and provides an alternative response, the crossed out response is not
marked and gains no marks
b. if a candidate crosses out an answer to a whole question and makes no second attempt, and if the inclusion of the
answer does not cause a rubric infringement, the assessor should attempt to mark the crossed out answer and
award marks appropriately.
6. Always check the pages (and additional objects if present) at the end of the response in case any answers have been continued
there.
- if the candidate has continued an answer there then add SEEN or appropriate annotations to confirm that the work has
been seen.
- if the page is blank add the BP annotation.
7. There is an NR (No Response) option. Award NR (No Response)
- if there is nothing written at all in the answer space
- OR if there is a comment which does not in any way relate to the question (e.g. ‘can’t do’, ‘don’t know’)
- OR if there is a mark (e.g. a dash, a question mark) which isn’t an attempt at
the question. Note: Award 0 marks – for an attempt that earns no credit (including
copying out the question).
8. The RM Assessor3 comments box is used by your Team Leader to explain the marking of the practice responses. Please
refer to these comments and / or your own notes made at the Examiners meeting when checking your practice responses.
Do not use the comments box for any other reason.
If you have any questions or comments for your Team Leader, use telephone, email or the RM Assessor3 messaging system.
9. Assistant Examiners will send a brief report on the performance of candidates to their Team Leader (Supervisor) via email
by the end of the marking period. The report should contain notes on particular strengths displayed as well as common
errors or weaknesses. Constructive criticism of the question paper/mark scheme is also appreciated.
