Pearson Edexcel GCSE Drama (1DR0/3A) Component 3: Theatre Makers in Practice MS 2023
Mark Scheme (Results)
Summer 2023
Pearson Edexcel GCSE
Drama (1DR0/3A)
Component 3: Theatre Makers in Practice
,Edexcel and BTEC Qualifications
Edexcel and BTEC qualifications are awarded by Pearson, the UK’s largest awarding body. We
provide a wide range of qualifications including academic, vocational, occupational and specific
programmes for employers. For further information visit our qualifications websites at
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Summer 2023
Question Paper Log Number 72998
Publications Code 1DR0_3A_2306_MS
All the material in this publication is copyright
© Pearson Education Ltd 2023
,General Marking Guidance
All candidates must receive the same treatment. Examiners must mark the
first candidate in exactly the same way as they mark the last.
Mark schemes should be applied positively. Candidates must be rewarded
for what they have shown they can do rather than penalised for omissions.
Examiners should mark according to the mark scheme not according to
their perception of where the grade boundaries may lie.
There is no ceiling on achievement. All marks on the mark scheme should
be used appropriately.
All the marks on the mark scheme are designed to be awarded. Examiners
should always award full marks if deserved, i.e. if the answer matches the
mark scheme. Examiners should also be prepared to award zero marks if
the candidate’s response is not worthy of credit according to the mark
scheme.
Where some judgement is required, mark schemes will provide the
principles by which marks will be awarded and exemplification may be
limited.
When examiners are in doubt regarding the application of the mark scheme
to a candidate’s response, the team leader must be consulted.
Crossed out work should be marked UNLESS the candidate has replaced it
with an alternative response.
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, Component 3: Theatre Makers in Practice – mark scheme
Section A: Bringing Texts to Life
A Doll’s House
Question There are specific choices in this extract for performers. Mark
Number You are going to play Mrs Lahiri. Explain two ways you would use
vocal skills to play this character in this extract.
1(a)(i) One mark for each way identified and an additional mark for each (4)
linked explanation. Candidates may refer to the following in their
answer, for example:
• volume used (1) to show relationships with Tom (1) and Niru (1)
• change in tone (1) when Tom exits (1) or re-enters (1)
• pace (1) and/or pause (1) to show her determination (1)
• emphasis used (1) to communicate her intention (1)
Look for other reasonable marking points.
Question You are going to play Tom. He is patronising. Mark
Number As a performer, give three suggestions of how you would use
performance skills to show this.
You must provide a reason for each suggestion.
1(a)(ii) One mark for each suggestion and one mark for each (6)
appropriate reason. Candidates may refer to the
following in their answer, for example:use of gesture (1)
or movement as he greets Mrs Lahiri (1) to show that he is
being patronising (1)
his use of facial expressions (1) to emphasise lines such as
‘Niru doesn’t understand these things’ (1)
use of space (1) e.g. as he flirts with and belittles Niru (1)
change in tone (1) or volume (1) to show his increasingly
condescending attitude (1)
vocal expression at for e.g. ‘my princess, my skylark’ (1)
showing that he sees Niru as a possession (1)
His non-verbal response to ‘Tom, please, no!’ (1) showing
that he isn’t taking her refusal seriously (1)
Look for other reasonable marking points.
1DR/03
Mark Scheme (Results)
Summer 2023
Pearson Edexcel GCSE
Drama (1DR0/3A)
Component 3: Theatre Makers in Practice
,Edexcel and BTEC Qualifications
Edexcel and BTEC qualifications are awarded by Pearson, the UK’s largest awarding body. We
provide a wide range of qualifications including academic, vocational, occupational and specific
programmes for employers. For further information visit our qualifications websites at
www.edexcel.com or www.btec.co.uk. Alternatively, you can get in touch with us using the
details on our contact us page at www.edexcel.com/contactus.
Pearson: helping people progress, everywhere
Pearson aspires to be the world’s leading learning company. Our aim is to help everyone
progress in their lives through education. We believe in every kind of learning, for all kinds of
people, wherever they are in the world. We’ve been involved in education for over 150 years,
and by working across 70 countries, in 100 languages, we have built an international reputation
for our commitment to high standards and raising achievement through innovation in
education. Find out more about how we can help you and your students at:
www.pearson.com/uk
Summer 2023
Question Paper Log Number 72998
Publications Code 1DR0_3A_2306_MS
All the material in this publication is copyright
© Pearson Education Ltd 2023
,General Marking Guidance
All candidates must receive the same treatment. Examiners must mark the
first candidate in exactly the same way as they mark the last.
Mark schemes should be applied positively. Candidates must be rewarded
for what they have shown they can do rather than penalised for omissions.
Examiners should mark according to the mark scheme not according to
their perception of where the grade boundaries may lie.
There is no ceiling on achievement. All marks on the mark scheme should
be used appropriately.
All the marks on the mark scheme are designed to be awarded. Examiners
should always award full marks if deserved, i.e. if the answer matches the
mark scheme. Examiners should also be prepared to award zero marks if
the candidate’s response is not worthy of credit according to the mark
scheme.
Where some judgement is required, mark schemes will provide the
principles by which marks will be awarded and exemplification may be
limited.
When examiners are in doubt regarding the application of the mark scheme
to a candidate’s response, the team leader must be consulted.
Crossed out work should be marked UNLESS the candidate has replaced it
with an alternative response.
Pearson Education Limited. Registered company number 872828
with its registered office at 80 Strand, London, WC2R 0RL, United Kingdom
, Component 3: Theatre Makers in Practice – mark scheme
Section A: Bringing Texts to Life
A Doll’s House
Question There are specific choices in this extract for performers. Mark
Number You are going to play Mrs Lahiri. Explain two ways you would use
vocal skills to play this character in this extract.
1(a)(i) One mark for each way identified and an additional mark for each (4)
linked explanation. Candidates may refer to the following in their
answer, for example:
• volume used (1) to show relationships with Tom (1) and Niru (1)
• change in tone (1) when Tom exits (1) or re-enters (1)
• pace (1) and/or pause (1) to show her determination (1)
• emphasis used (1) to communicate her intention (1)
Look for other reasonable marking points.
Question You are going to play Tom. He is patronising. Mark
Number As a performer, give three suggestions of how you would use
performance skills to show this.
You must provide a reason for each suggestion.
1(a)(ii) One mark for each suggestion and one mark for each (6)
appropriate reason. Candidates may refer to the
following in their answer, for example:use of gesture (1)
or movement as he greets Mrs Lahiri (1) to show that he is
being patronising (1)
his use of facial expressions (1) to emphasise lines such as
‘Niru doesn’t understand these things’ (1)
use of space (1) e.g. as he flirts with and belittles Niru (1)
change in tone (1) or volume (1) to show his increasingly
condescending attitude (1)
vocal expression at for e.g. ‘my princess, my skylark’ (1)
showing that he sees Niru as a possession (1)
His non-verbal response to ‘Tom, please, no!’ (1) showing
that he isn’t taking her refusal seriously (1)
Look for other reasonable marking points.
1DR/03
