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F5 Marking Scheme – Answers not in scheme

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  • This topic has 3 replies, 3 voices, and was last updated 11 years ago by Paul.
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  • November 4, 2014 at 4:30 pm #207671
    Paul
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    I have a question about the mark schemes for the F5 Performance Management exam.

    For some of the written answers (e.g. discuss how a zero-based budgeting system will benefit X business), if the point I am making and the reasons I am giving are not specifically included in the mark scheme will I receive any marks for my answer? As I practice questions it is often the case that I feel like I give a relevant and well argued/discussed answer but some of my points are not explicitly stated in the mark scheme. Will I still be able to gain marks for these answers?

    I’d appreciate any advice!

    Paul

    November 4, 2014 at 4:56 pm #207682
    Martynas
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    I’ve heard they tend to have extra points for written questions. Let say its 5 point question. And the examiner has 7 points to allocate. So the extra 2 are for your interpretations, if they are reasonable lol

    November 4, 2014 at 6:15 pm #207714
    John Moffat
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    If your points are reasonable then you will get marks for them (whether or not they are on the marking scheme).

    Martynas is half correct – they often allocate marks for every valid point, but only up to a maximum of the marks given for the section. So if the section says 5 marks, then the maximum you can get is 5 points.

    November 5, 2014 at 2:02 pm #207833
    Paul
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    Thanks very much John, that is very reassuring to know!

    Paul

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