September 5 2010
Source-Based Paper 2 Examples
Introduction to Source-Based Paper 2 Examples
Most of the downloads in the Examples are PDF files and require Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you do not have this click on the logo at the bottom of this page to download it.
A word of warning, depending on the internet link your computer has, the downloads for the Examples may take a long time but please be patient and let us know just how long it does take. We may have to consider other ways of accessing the candidate scripts.
If you are using a Mac you will need to download the OS X Schubert pdf viewer for the examples to work properly. There is a link to this at the bottom of the page.
The Examples in the right-hand-side index provide you with an opportunity to compare your marking with that of SQA's marking team.
Each Example contains a candidate response to five questions based on a special topic.
When you open a Question, tabs will appear which allow you to move between:
- The question which the candidate is answering.
- The Marking Instructions for the question concerned.
- The candidate response.
The Enlarge option opens the currently selected tab in a new window allowing you to view the tab on the full screen for more detail.
When you have considered how you would mark the response, use the lettered boxes to record the Marks you wish to award. To award half marks use .5 eg 4.5 etc. You will see that there is also a space to enter your Comments on your decision.
When you have completed these sections press Submit.
When you submit your marks the screen will change allowing you to see how the candidate response was rated by an experienced senior examiner. You can try the Example again by pressing Reset.
Please do not attempt Question 5 for an Example until you have completed the other questions - the feedback from the senior examiner in Question 5 contains the overall conclusion and total marks awarded for all five questions.
