Levels of response
A marking approach in which an answer is placed into a band or level according to its overall quality before a mark is chosen within the level.
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- All four UK nations (details may differ)
- Topic
- Assessment
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Related terms
- Mark scheme All four UK nations (details may differ)
- The document examiners use to mark an exam paper, showing acceptable answers and how marks are awarded. US equivalents include a rubric or answer key.
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