AQA: The Making of Modern Britain, 1951-2007

Mark Scheme 2

Mark Scheme

Level 1 [0–6 marks]	The answer shows only limited understanding of the question, with either some descriptive material only loosely linked to the focus of the question or with some explicit relevant comment but lacking accurate support. Skills of written communication will be weak.
Level 2 [7–15 marks]	There will be some understanding of the needs of the question. The answer will be either primarily descriptive with few links to the question or will contain some relevant comment with very limited supporting knowledge. Historical interpretations may be described rather than used to illustrate an argument. The answer will be coherent but weakly expressed and/or poorly structured.
Level 3 [16–25 marks]	The answers will show good understanding of the demands of the question, with some assessment backed by relevant selected evidence, which may be lacking in depth. There will be some synoptic links although these may not be developed. There will be some understanding of varying interpretations and perspectives. Answers will be clearly expressed and show reasonable organisation.
Level 4 [26–37 marks]	The answer will show a very good understanding of the demands of the question. There will be synoptic links between the ideas, arguments and information included, showing an overall historical understanding. There will be good understanding and use of different interpretations and perspectives and the answer will show judgement through balanced argument backed by a range of precisely selected evidence. The answer will be well-organised and display good skills of written communication.
Level 5 [38–45 marks]	The answer will show a full understanding of the demands of the question. The ideas, arguments and information included will be wide-ranging, carefully chosen and closely interwoven to produce a sustained and convincing argument with a high level of synoptic links. Conceptual depth, independent judgement and mature understanding of historical debate will be displayed. Answers will be well structured and fluently written.