Examiners do not assess handwriting or use of vocabulary and these do not appear in the band descriptors. Instead, examiners base their judgement on the mark scheme which covers:
- candidates’ understanding of the text,
- candidates’ reference to the language and how the writer achieves effects,
- how much candidates use supporting references.
On occasion, poor handwriting and insufficient vocabulary can prevent a candidate from making their answer understood. If an examiner is not able to understand what a candidate has written, they may not be able to credit the answer appropriately.
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