Solutions
Section A & B (Multiple Choice)
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Section C
We will always set a graphing question and expect students to determine the most
appropriate format, size and choice (bar, line etc) of graph. Too few students write an
appropriate title: radioactivity vs time is not a meaningful title. The title should reflect the
content of the graph properly, describing the relationship between the variables.
65. a). Marks are awarded for title, correct orientation of axes, labelling of axes with units,
scale, plotting and drawing a line graph. Mean score for the whole question: 7.9
dark(slow)
P 730
Effects
Increase in uv rays which
allow increases in mutation /
DNA damage / eg. skin
cancer whereas global
warming results in
widespread environmental
changes such as polar ice
caps melting / sea
temperatures / floods /
droughts etc
Examiners gave credit where due. The concepts were not well understood, with a mean score
of 1.7.
We expected a comparison to be made and factually correct responses to be described. We
were challenged by some students to verify the claims made (and did so) and we will continue
in the future to examine closely all student responses.
It was very disappointing that so many students are not well schooled in these issues,
particularly given the topical debate on the environment and the urgency to promote scientific
literacy in science lessons.