English
Stage 3
Paper 1 Non-fiction
Cambridge Primary Progression Test
Mark Scheme
3123_01_MS_5RP
© UCLES 2023
2023
S3/01
English Stage 3 Paper 1 Mark Scheme
From 2023
Section A: Reading
Question
1
Answer
Award 1 mark for:
•
1
harsh.
Question
2
Answer
Award 1 mark each for any two of the following, up to a total of 2 marks:
•
Marks
Marks
2
pebbly / rocky / mountainous / sandy.
Do NOT allow ‘A mixture of these’.
Question
3(a)
Answer
Award 1 mark for each of the following, up to a total of 2 marks:
•
•
Marks
2
It is / Deserts are (almost always very) hot (during the day)
and/but (very) cold (at night)
Do not accept large chunks of copied text, e.g. ‘Clear blue skies mean … a very
different story’. The answer must be distilled.
3(b)
Award 1 mark for:
•
3(c)
verb.
Award 1 mark for:
•
1
tail.
Question
4(a)
1
Answer
Award 1 mark for:
•
Marks
1
Gust dust
Accept ‘dust and gust’.
4(b)
Award 1 mark for either:
•
•
4(c)
1
for
in
Award 1 mark for either:
•
•
1
(They make it) hard/difficult to see.
(They make it) hard/difficult to breathe.
Allow the mark if the whole sentence is given, but no more. (This makes it hard
to see and even to breathe.)
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English Stage 3 Paper 1 Mark Scheme
Question
5
Answer
Award 1 mark for:
•
They are dry.
Answer
Award 1 mark for:
•
Marks
1
Question
6
From 2023
Marks
1
(The writer uses) paragraphs
Accept any recognisable spelling of ‘paragraphs’.
Question
7
Answer
Award 1 mark for:
•
Answer
Award 1 mark for either answer supported by a suitable reason based on the
text, e.g.:
•
•
Answer
Award 1 mark for all four words in the following order:
•
•
•
•
Answer
Award 1 mark for:
•
1
Marks
1
Answer
Award 1 mark for:
•
Marks
(On) page 46.
Question
11
1
card
chopstick
clay
cup
Question
10
Marks
Yes. It has (a few) facts / (some) information about Africa’s Sahara desert /
the Sahara (which is in Africa).
No. It isn’t (really/just) about Africa. / It is about deserts all over the world. /
It doesn’t have much/any information about Africa. / It doesn’t have enough
information to be useful.
Question
9
1
deserts around the world.
Question
8
Marks
Marks
1
instruction.
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English Stage 3 Paper 1 Mark Scheme
Question
12
Answer
Award 1 mark for:
•
1
Answer
Award 1 mark for either of:
•
•
Marks
apart.
Question
13(a)
From 2023
Marks
1
When the paint is dry
When all five discs (are on the chopstick)
Allow ‘after that’.
13(b)
Award 1 mark for:
•
Carefully
Question
14
Answer
Award 1 mark for each of the following up to a maximum of 2 marks:
•
•
•
Answer
Award 1 mark for:
•
15(b)
15(c)
Marks
Instructions for making / How to make a (an Aboriginal) (spinning) top.
1
(Add) pictures / illustrations / photographs (of each step).
Award 1 mark for any explanation based on the text:
•
2
1
Award 1 mark for:
•
Marks
Bullets / Bulleted list / Bullet point
Numbered list
Heading
Question
15(a)
1
E.g. ‘Yes, it looks fun / creative / exciting / interesting’ or ‘No, it’s too difficult
/ there are not enough pictures’.
Explanation must match the choice. Accept any reasonable answer.
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1
S3/01
English Stage 3 Paper 1 Mark Scheme
From 2023
Section B: Writing
Notes to markers
•
•
•
•
•
Use the marking grids on the following pages.
Marking should always begin from the lowest mark in each column and work upward.
A ‘best fit’ judgement should be made in judging first in which box to place the response and then,
within that box, which mark is appropriate.
The lower mark within a box should be given if some the criteria have been met but not all.
Note on extent:
Award 0 marks where the performance fails to meet the lowest criteria.
Award 0 marks for 20 words or fewer.
Award a maximum of 7 marks for responses of between 21 and 60 words.
You need not count the words unless you think there will be fewer than 60. In normal-sized
handwriting 60 words will be approximately 8 lines.
Marks
Creation of texts (Wc)
5
Vocabulary and language (Wv)
3
Grammar and punctuation (Wg)
7
Structure of texts (Ws)
7
Word structure [spelling] (Ww)
3
[Total 25]
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English Stage 3 Paper 1 Mark Scheme
Creation of texts (Wc)
Vocabulary and language
(Wv)
[3 marks]
[5 marks]
A relevant response that
elaborates on basic
information with some
development of essential
detail.
Writing for a given purpose is
clear with main features of the
text type clearly evident.
Use of content and language
in writing shows an
awareness of audience.
Structure of texts (Ws)
[7 marks]
Structure is clear using
paragraphs/sections with
good attempts to organise
the content.
Chronological or logical links
between paragraphs/
sections help the
development of ideas.
Cohesion within and
between paragraphs is
achieved using devices such
as bullets, numbers, etc.
appropriate to the text type.
From 2023
Grammar and punctuation
(Wg)
[7 marks]
Grammar:
• Grammatically correct
multi-clause sentences
use simple connectives of
time, place and cause.
• Subject and verb usually
agree, and past and
present tense of regular
and common irregular
verbs are used accurately
and consistently
throughout the text.
• Different types of (simple)
sentences use appropriate
grammar.
Punctuation:
• End of sentence
punctuation is used
accurately throughout the
text.
• Apostrophes of omission
are correct.
• Correct use of speech
marks around words
spoken
[4–5]
[6–7]
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[6–7]
Word structure (Ww)
(spelling)
[3 marks]
S3/01
English Stage 3 Paper 1 Mark Scheme
Creation of texts (Wc)
Relevant material has ideas
and content appropriate for
the text type.
Content and language show
an attempt to engage the
reader but may not always be
sustained.
Vocabulary and language
(Wv)
Accurate use of vocabulary
includes a variety of
appropriate choices to
convey meaning that is
consistent and effective for
the text type.
Words and phrases
strengthen the impact of
writing.
Paragraphs / sections are
generally used to help
organize and sequence
ideas.
Within paragraphs / sections
there are some links
between sentences.
Movement between
paragraphs or sections may
be disjointed.
Sentence openings are
varied, using language of
time, place and manner.
[3]
Structure of texts (Ws)
Some organisational devices
such as bullets / numbered
items, may be evident.
[3]
[4–5]
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From 2023
Grammar and punctuation
(Wg)
Grammar:
• Simple and compound
sentence structures are
used to build clear detail.
• Subject and verb
agreement and tenses are
attempted but may be
inconsistent.
Punctuation:
• Demarcation of simple
and compound sentences
is usually correct with
some accurate use of
question marks and
exclamation marks.
• Commas are evident but
not always used
accurately.
[4–5]
Word structure (Ww)
(spelling)
Spelling of words with
consonant phonemes
correctly, e.g., jar, giraffe,
bridge.
Polysyllabic words with
common prefixes and
suffixes are correct.
Consistently spell common
inflections accurately, e.g.,
adding –ing, –ed, –s, –es, to
verbs and doubling
consonants where
necessary.
Spelling of unfamiliar regular
and exception words is
generally correct, including
compound words.
[3]
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English Stage 3 Paper 1 Mark Scheme
Creation of texts (Wc)
Basic information may be
inaccurate.
Some general aspects of text
type are evident.
Vocabulary and language
(Wv)
Mostly accurate use of
simple vocabulary with some
word choices to provide
clarity and convey meaning
appropriate to the text type.
Structure of texts (Ws)
Some ideas are in sections
with some attempt to group
related points together.
Some attempt to sequence
relevant ideas logically.
Writing shows little elaboration
with a limited attempt to
engage the reader.
From 2023
Grammar and Punctuation
(Wg)
Grammar:
• Mainly simple sentences.
• Some successful
attempts at compound
sentences using simple
connectives to join
clauses.
• Some variation in
sentence openings.
Word structure (Ww)
(spelling)
Spelling of common regular
words, including polysyllabic
and compound words, is
generally accurate.
Spell common homophones
correctly, e.g., to, two, too.
Punctuation:
• Demarcation of
straightforward sentences
is usually correct.
Note: if punctuation is totally
lacking and other descriptors
met then give the lower mark
here.
[2]
[2]
[2–3]
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[2–3]
[2]
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English Stage 3 Paper 1 Mark Scheme
Creation of texts (Wc)
Vocabulary and language
(Wv)
Vocabulary is simple and
relevant.
Some simple ideas
appropriate to the text type.
Some elements of the text
type can be seen. (A
maximum of 1 mark can be
awarded if not the given text
type.)
Structure of texts (Ws)
Some basic sequencing of
material.
There may be line breaks or
time related words or
phrases.
From 2023
Grammar and punctuation
(Wg)
Grammar:
• Some simple sentence
structures are used
successfully but often
with a repetitive
structure.
Punctuation:
• Some correct use of
punctuation, such as full
stops and capital letters.
Note: do not discriminate if
learners write with good
English but there are
punctuation errors. If
ambitious structures are
used, begin marking at 2–3
marks, provided there is
variation in sentence
openings.
[1]
Creation of texts (Wc)
[1]
Vocabulary and language
(Wv)
No creditable response
No creditable response
[0]
[1]
Structure of texts (Ws)
[0]
[0]
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Spelling of high frequency
words is generally correct,
e.g., their/there, when, were,
what, some etc.
There may be some
attempts to phonetically spell
polysyllabic and compound
words.
[1]
Grammar and punctuation
(Wg)
No creditable response
No creditable response
Word structure (Ww)
(spelling)
All simple high frequency
words are spelt correctly,
e.g., that, she, put.
[0]
[1]
Word structure (Ww)
(spelling)
No creditable response
[0]
English
Stage 3
Paper 2 Fiction
Cambridge Primary Progression Test
Mark Scheme
3123_02_MS_5RP
© UCLES 2023
2023
S3/02
English Stage 3 Paper 2 Mark Scheme
From 2023
Section A: Reading
Question
1
Answer
Award 1 mark for:
•
Answer
Award 1 mark for each of the following, up to a maximum of 2 marks:
•
•
Answer
Award 1 mark for:
•
Marks
2
(we) would
(do) not / do not
Question
3
1
unusually (excited).
Question
2
Marks
Marks
1
(He thinks) the dragon might set fire to / burn the bed / eiderdown.
Accept any suitable response that conveys the meaning that the bed/eiderdown
gets burned.
Question
4
Answer
Award 1 mark for:
•
Answer
Award 1 mark for either of the following ideas:
•
•
Answer
Award 1 mark for:
•
Question
7
1
Marks
1
cried (in dismay).
Answer
Award 1 mark for any answer which conveys the following idea:
•
Marks
To emphasise the blackness / darkness / how dark/black the sky is / it is
It looks like black ink (in a pen).
Question
6
1
(He) swept the curtains apart (with an eager paw).
Question
5
Marks
He wants to stop the dragon from making a hole in it / the glass.
Accept any answer that conveys the idea of preventing a hole / melting the glass
in the window.
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Marks
1
S3/02
English Stage 3 Paper 2 Mark Scheme
Question
8
Answer
Award 1 mark for:
•
Award 1 mark for:
Award 1 mark for any answer which conveys the following idea:
Answer
Award 1 mark for:
•
Marks
1
Answer
Award 1 mark for any answer which conveys either of the following ideas:
•
1
‘I am very sorry,’ said Tom.
Question
12
Marks
There is nothing to burn / damage / set fire to (up there).
Question
11
1
Answer
•
Marks
cooped up.
Question
10
1
Answer
•
Marks
(The dragon looked) a little guilty but not for long.
Question
9
From 2023
Marks
1
Tom doesn’t want the dragon to leave the bedroom / go out of the window /
go up to the roof / Tom wants the dragon to stay in the bedroom.
Also accept: The dragon has already gone / is (half) out of the window.
Question
13
Answer
Award 1 mark for:
•
1
clinging.
Question
14
Answer
Award 1 mark for:
•
Marks
Marks
1
any adjective that suggests a negative feeling of shock, e.g. shocked,
anxious, afraid, frightened.
Do not accept positive emotions or surprise.
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S3/02
English Stage 3 Paper 2 Mark Scheme
Question
15
Answer
Award 1 mark for each of the following up to a maximum of 2 marks:
•
•
Answer
Award 1 mark for each of the following up to a maximum of 2 marks:
•
•
Marks
2
held (out)
hold (out).
Question
16
From 2023
Marks
2
They: pronoun
Round-eyed: adjective
Accept any recognisable misspelling of the words.
Question
17
Answer
Award 1 mark for each of the following up to a maximum of 2 marks:
•
•
Answer
18
Award 1 mark, up to a maximum of 2 marks, for any appropriate answer which
refers to the text. The explanation must match the chosen option:
•
2
an interesting or exciting event
use of direct speech between characters
Question
•
Marks
Yes: He gives Tom an adventure / a nice surprise / He tries not to set fire to
Tom’s bedroom or house / He tells Tom about dragons / He makes sure
Tom doesn’t fall.
No: He is dangerous / He breathes sparks / He nearly sets fire to the
eiderdown / damages the window / He scares Tom / He puts Tom in
danger.
Accept any suitable answer related to events in the text.
Do not accept e.g. I like dragons / dragon stories.
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Marks
2
S3/02
English Stage 3 Paper 2 Mark Scheme
Question
19
From 2023
Answer
Award 1 mark for the adjective:
•
2
Suggested adjectives: kind, sensible, brave, responsible, careful, cautious
Award 1 mark for any suitable piece of evidence/quotation from the text:
•
•
•
•
•
Marks
Kind: he doesn’t tell the dragon off when it nearly sets fire to the eiderdown /
‘“I think we’d do better on the floor tonight”’
Sensible: he is trying to stop the dragon damaging things in his room / ‘“I
don’t know how I could explain things to Mummy if I get holes burned in my
eiderdown”’
Brave: he doesn’t make a fuss when he ends up on top of the roof next to
the dragon / ‘“How did we get up here?” he managed to say after
swallowing hard.’
Careful/cautious: he doesn’t want to hold onto the dragon’s tail as it takes
him up to the roof / ‘“Stop,” cried Tom in dismay…’
Responsible: because he doesn’t know how to explain the damage created
by the dragon to his parents / ‘“I don’t know how I could explain things to
Mummy if I get holes burned in my eiderdown.”’
Any wordings that suggest they understood Tom’s character.
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S3/02
English Stage 3 Paper 2 Mark Scheme
From 2023
Section B: Writing
Notes to markers
•
•
•
•
•
Use the marking grids on the following pages.
Marking should always begin from the lowest mark in each column and work upward.
A ‘best fit’ judgement should be made in judging first in which box to place the response and then,
within that box, which mark is appropriate.
The lower mark within a box should be given if some the criteria have been met but not all.
Note on extent:
Award 0 marks where the performance fails to meet the lowest criteria.
Award 0 marks for 20 words or fewer.
Award a maximum of 7 marks for responses of between 21 and 60 words.
You need not count the words unless you think there will be fewer than 60. In normal-sized
handwriting 60 words will be approximately 8 lines.
Marks
Creation of texts (Wc)
5
Vocabulary and language (Wv)
3
Grammar and punctuation (Wg)
7
Structure of texts (Ws)
7
Word structure [spelling] (Ww)
3
[Total 25]
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S3/02
English Stage 3 Paper 2 Mark Scheme
Creation of texts (Wc)
Vocabulary and language
(Wv)
Develop descriptions of
settings and characters in a
story.
Playscripts are simple and
clearly based upon a given
narrative.
Writing for a given purpose
is clear with main features of
the genre clearly evident.
Use of content and language
in writing shows an
awareness of audience.
From 2023
Structure of texts (Ws)
Grammar and punctuation
(Wg)
Grammar:
Structure is clear using
paragraphs /sections with
• Different types of simple
good attempts to organise
sentences are used with
the content.
appropriate grammar.
• Correct multi-clause
Chronological or logical links
sentences use simple
between paragraphs/
connectives of time, place
sections help the
and cause.
development of ideas.
• Subject and verb usually
agree, and past and
Logical sequence of events
present tense of regular
and common irregular
and ideas develop the plot of
verbs are used accurately
a story.
throughout the text.
Punctuation:
• End of sentence
punctuation is used
accurately throughout the
text.
• Apostrophes of omission
are correct.
• Correct use of speech
marks around words
spoken.
[4–5]
[6–7]
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[6–7]
Word structure (Ww)
spelling
S3/02
English Stage 3 Paper 2 Mark Scheme
Creation of texts (Wc)
Relevant material has ideas
and content appropriate for
the genre.
Content and language show
an attempt to engage the
reader but may not always
be sustained.
Vocabulary and language
(Wv)
Accurate use of vocabulary
includes a variety of
appropriate choices to
convey meaning that is
consistent and effective for
the genre.
Words and phrases
strengthen the impact of
writing.
Figurative language is
simple but effective within a
narrative.
Structure of texts (Ws)
Paragraphs/sections are
generally used to help
organize and sequence
ideas.
Within paragraphs / sections
there are some links
between sentences.
Movement between
paragraphs or sections may
be disjointed.
Sentence openings are
varied using language of
time, place and manner.
[3]
[3]
[4–5]
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From 2023
Grammar and punctuation
(Wg)
Grammar:
• Simple and compound
sentence structures are
used to build clear detail.
• Subject and verb
agreement and tenses are
attempted but may be
inconsistent.
Punctuation:
• Demarcation of simple
and compound sentences
is usually correct with
some accurate use of
question marks and
exclamation marks.
• Commas are evident but
not always used
accurately.
[4–5]
Word structure (Ww)
spelling
Spelling of words with
consonant phonemes
correctly, e.g., jar, giraffe,
bridge.
Polysyllabic words with
common prefixes and
suffixes are correct.
Consistently spell common
inflections accurately, e.g.,
adding –ing, –ed, –s, –es, to
verbs and doubling
consonants where
necessary.
Spelling of unfamiliar regular
and exception words is
generally correct, including
compound words.
[3]
S3/02
English Stage 3 Paper 2 Mark Scheme
Creation of texts (Wc)
Vocabulary and language
(Wv)
Mostly accurate use of
simple vocabulary with some
word choices to provide
clarity and convey meaning
appropriate to the genre.
Some general aspects of
genre are evident.
Writing shows little
elaboration with a limited
attempt to engage the
reader.
Some variation in sentence
openings.
Structure of texts (Ws)
Some ideas are in sections
with some attempt to group
related points together.
Some attempt to sequence
relevant ideas logically.
From 2023
Grammar and punctuation
(Wg)
Grammar:
• Mainly simple sentences.
• Some successful
attempts at compound
sentences using simple
connectives to join
clauses.
Word structure (Ww)
spelling
Spelling of common regular
words, including polysyllabic
and compound words, is
generally accurate.
Spell common homophones
correctly, e.g., to, two, too.
Punctuation:
• Demarcation of
straightforward sentences
is usually correct.
Note: if punctuation is totally
lacking and other descriptors
met then give the lower mark
here.
[2]
[2]
[2–3]
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[2–3]
[2]
S3/02
English Stage 3 Paper 2 Mark Scheme
Creation of texts (Wc)
Vocabulary and language
(Wv)
Vocabulary is simple and
relevant.
Some simple ideas
appropriate to the genre.
Some elements of the genre
can be seen. (A maximum of
1 mark can be awarded if
not the given genre.)
Structure of texts (Ws)
Some basic sequencing of
material.
There may be line breaks or
time related words or
phrases.
From 2023
Grammar and punctuation
(Wg)
Grammar:
• Some simple sentence
structures are used
successfully but often with
a repetitive structure.
Punctuation:
• Some correct use of
punctuation, such as full
stops and capital letters.
Note: do not discriminate if
learners write with good
English but there are
punctuation errors. If
ambitious structures are
used, begin marking at 2–3
marks, provided there is
variation in sentence
openings.
[1]
Creation of texts (Wc)
[1]
Vocabulary and language
(Wv)
No creditable response
No creditable response
[0]
[1]
Structure of texts (Ws)
[0]
[0]
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Spelling of high frequency
words is generally correct,
e.g., their/there, when, were,
what, some etc.
There may be some attempts
to phonetically spell
polysyllabic and compound
words.
[1]
Grammar and punctuation
(Wg)
No creditable response
No creditable response
Word structure (Ww)
spelling
All simple high frequency
words are spelt correctly,
e.g., that, she, put.
[0]
[1]
Word structure (Ww)
spelling
No creditable response
[0]
Science
Stage 3
Paper 1
Cambridge Primary Progression Test
Mark Scheme
3131_01_MS_5RP
© UCLES 2023
2023
3131/01
Science Stage 3 Paper 1 Mark Scheme
2023
General guidelines on marking
Many descriptive answers can be expressed in a variety of ways. Professional judgement can be
used in these cases, providing it matches the marking points and further information in the mark
scheme.
Answers may have words spelt incorrectly. Credit is normally given for phonetically correct answers,
unless the word has a scientifically different meaning. For example, where the answer should be
antennae, credit will be given for antena but not for anthen (too close to anther).
Only the science is being assessed, so answers do not need to be grammatically correct. Significant
figures will be indicated in the question or in the mark scheme.
Unless specified all marking points are independent.
Annotations and abbreviations
/ or
alternate responses for the same marking point
( ) brackets
the words or units in brackets do not need to be stated, for example, (recycles or
releases or provides) minerals = minerals scores the mark
Underline
exact word is required
Accept
an acceptable response
Do not accept
indicates an incorrect response that would contradict another otherwise correct
alternative
Ignore
indicates an irrelevant answer that is not creditworthy. Full marks can still be
achieved even with answers that are ignored.
Note
provides extra information when necessary
ecf
error carried forward; marks are awarded if an incorrect response has been carried
forward from earlier working, provided the subsequent working is correct
ora
or reverse argument; for example, as mass increases, volume increases could be
written as mass decreases, volume decreases
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it dissolves
110 (g)
balance
2(b)
2(c)
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each correct answer = 1 mark
1
1
2023
Accept any clear indication of the correct
answer, e.g. ticking or underlining, but circling
takes precedence
more than one answer circled = 0
marks
Further Information
Accept higher level answers, e.g.
sensitivity or respiration or excretion
Ignore reproduction
Do not accept breathing
1
3
1
Further Information
movement or moving
Marks
Marks
Ignore feeding or eating
Answer
Answer
Science Stage 3 Paper 1 Mark Scheme
nutrition
growth or growing
reproduction
2(a)
Question
1(b)
1(a)
Question
3131/01
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B takes the most time or all the others take less time (than B)
yes (no marks)
3(c)
1
1
conclusion
3(b)
Marks
1
Answer
Science Stage 3 Paper 1 Mark Scheme
3(a)
Question
3131/01
if no ticked then 0 marks for the question
Accept any indication of the correct answer,
e.g. ticking or underlining, but circling takes
precedence
more than one answer circled = 0 marks
Accept any indication of the correct
answer, e.g. ticking, but circling takes
precedence
more than one arrow circled = 0 marks
Further Information
2023
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5(c)
5(b)
5(a)
Question
4(b)
4(a)
Question
3131/01
Answer
it has six legs or three body parts or (pair of) antennae
and
F
it has hair or fur
and
A
bird(s)
natural gas
oil
metal
Answer
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Marks
1
1
1
2
1
Marks
Science Stage 3 Paper 1 Mark Scheme
Accept named insect, e.g. beetle
both answers correct = 1 mark
Accept lion
both answers correct = 1 mark
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Accept any reasonable answer, e.g. coal,
petroleum, diamonds
each correct answer = 1 mark
Accept it is a magnetic material
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mouse
Sun or light
8(b)
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Answer
salt water
Answer
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sea water
Marks
Marks
1
1
2
1
1
3
Marks
Science Stage 3 Paper 1 Mark Scheme
(idea of) observe how much light passes through
8(a)
Question
7
sand
Answer
(idea of) shine a light on the object
insoluble
6(c)
Question
filtration
6(b)
6(a)
Question
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Accept a description of how much light passes
through each (type of) object
each correct answer = 1 mark
Further Information
Accept not dissolved
Accept filtering
each correct label = 1 mark
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the position of the Sun changes or the position of the light(source)
changes
10(c)
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10(b)
Answer
cm or centimetres
(Mixture B) magnet
(Mixture A) sieve
Answer
Marks
1
1
1
2
Marks
Science Stage 3 Paper 1 Mark Scheme
10(a)
Question
9
Question
3131/01
Accept the Sun moves or the light
(source) moves
Accept 15.00
Accept 3 (pm)
Ignore m or metres
Accept mm or millimetres
Further Information
Accept pick out using tweezers
Do not accept using hands
each correct answer = 1 mark
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Science
Stage 3
Paper 2
Cambridge Primary Progression Test
Mark Scheme
3131_02_MS_4RP
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Science Stage 3 Paper 2 Mark Scheme
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General guidelines on marking
Many descriptive answers can be expressed in a variety of ways. Professional judgement can be
used in these cases, providing it matches the marking points and further information in the mark
scheme.
Answers may have words spelt incorrectly. Credit is normally given for phonetically correct answers,
unless the word has a scientifically different meaning. For example, where the answer should be
antennae, credit will be given for antena but not for anthen (too close to anther).
Only the science is being assessed, so answers do not need to be grammatically correct. Significant
figures will be indicated in the question or in the mark scheme.
Unless specified all marking points are independent.
Annotations and abbreviations
/ or
alternate responses for the same marking point
( ) brackets
the words or units in brackets do not need to be stated, for example, (recycles or
releases or provides) minerals = minerals scores the mark
Underline
exact word is required
Accept
an acceptable response
Do not accept
indicates an incorrect response that would contradict another otherwise correct
alternative
Ignore
indicates an irrelevant answer that is not creditworthy. Full marks can still be
achieved even with answers that are ignored.
Note
provides extra information when necessary
ecf
error carried forward; marks are awarded if an incorrect response has been carried
forward from earlier working, provided the subsequent working is correct
ora
or reverse argument; for example, as mass increases, volume increases could be
written as mass decreases, volume decreases
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milk
paper
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carbon dioxide
water
(wood)
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(idea of) fixed shape or fixed volume or does not flow or cannot
be squashed
air
(oxygen)
liquid
solid
2(a)
iron
gas
Answer
grasshopper and mouse and owl
1(b)
1
1
1
2
Marks
Marks
Science Stage 3 Paper 2 Mark Scheme
Question
makes (its own) food
Answer
1(a)
Question
3131/02
Accept rigid
Note answers can be in any order in the correct
column
one or two correct = 0 marks
three, four or five correct = 1 mark
all six correct = 2 marks
Further Information
all three correct in any order = 1 mark
Accept higher level answers, e.g.
photosynthesises
Accept produces or creates for makes
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gravity
3
3(b)
3(c)
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forcemeter
3(a)
Question
3131/02
force
in N
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
apple shoe
object
book
Answer
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cup bananas
Marks
Science Stage 3 Paper 2 Mark Scheme
2
1
1
1
Ignore width of bars
Accept touching bars
Accept ecf for cup
two or three bars plotted correctly =
1 mark
all four bars plotted correctly = 2 marks
Accept answer written near question or
diagram, but answer in table takes precedence
Ignore units
Accept weight
Accept spring balance or newtonmeter
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4(b)
4(a)
Question
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(A)
or
(A)
H
D
B
C
F
E
(G)
(G)
E
F
(idea of) move the Moon round the Earth
C
B
D
H
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the Sun is a sphere or the model for the Sun is not a sphere
yes (no marks)
Answer
Marks
Science Stage 3 Paper 2 Mark Scheme
2
1
1
(A)
or
(A)
E
F
C
B
D
H
Accept for 1 mark
(G)
(G)
all six correct = 2 marks
Ignore circle
H
D
Ignore just it is the wrong shape
Accept round
B
C
F
E
if no ticked then 0 marks for the question
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5(b)
5(a)
Question
3131/02
ruler
caterpillar
egg
chrysalis
Answer
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butterfly
Marks
Science Stage 3 Paper 2 Mark Scheme
1
1
Accept any indication of the correct answer,
e.g. ticking or underlining, but circling takes
precedence
more than one answer circled = 0 marks
all four correct = 1 mark
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7(b)
7(a)
Question
6(c)
6(b)
6(a)
Question
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S
absorbs sunlight
absorbs water
stem
leaf
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transports water to
the leaves
root
so it stays healthy or to keep it alive
function
Answer
organ
aluminium is not magnetic
no (no marks)
The letter S is the south pole of the magnet.
The letter N is the north pole of the magnet.
magnet Y
N
Answer
1
1
1
1
1
Marks
Marks
Science Stage 3 Paper 2 Mark Scheme
Accept so it does not wilt or so it grows
all three correct = 1 mark
Further Information
Accept aluminium is not in the correct group
if yes ticked then 0 marks or the question
both answers correct = 1 mark
Accept north and south
both poles correct = 1 mark
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8(a)
Question
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(idea of) move the toys further away from the paper or (idea of)
move the light (source) closer to the toys
The toys make shadows because they are made from opaque
material.
Shadows are made because the toys block the light.
Answer
Marks
Science Stage 3 Paper 2 Mark Scheme
1
2
Ignore use bigger toys
each correct answer = 1 mark
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Question
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organ
function
digests food
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provides oxygen to the
body
controls the body
pumps blood to the
body
Answer
Marks
Science Stage 3 Paper 2 Mark Scheme
2
if two lines from one organ and one is
incorrect = 0 marks for that organ
one correct = 0 marks
two or three correct = 1 mark
all four correct = 2 marks
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fossil
10(b)
60 (°C)
11(b)
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11(a)
Question
leaf
10(a)
Question
3131/02
Answer
Answer
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Marks
Marks
Science Stage 3 Paper 2 Mark Scheme
1
1
1
1
Ignore any reference to units in the answer
Accept answer written near question, but
answer in table takes precedence
Accept any value between 140−160
Further Information
Accept plant
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