Cambridge Primary Sample Test

For use with curriculum published in

September 2020

Science Paper 2
Mark Scheme
Stage 4

Science_S4_02_MS/6RP
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General guidelines on marking

Many descriptive answers can be expressed in a variety of ways. Professional judgement can be
used in these cases, providing it matches the marking points and further information in the mark
scheme.

Answers may have words spelt incorrectly. Credit is normally given for phonetically correct
answers, unless the word has a scientifically different meaning. For example, where the answer
should be antennae, credit will be given for antena but not for anthen (too close to anther).

Only the science is being assessed so answers do not need to be grammatically correct.
Significant figures will be indicated in the question or in the mark scheme.

Unless specified all marking points are independent.

Annotations and abbreviations

/ OR alternate responses for the same marking point

( ) brackets the words or units in brackets do not need to be stated, for example, (recycles or
releases or provides) minerals = minerals scores the mark

Underline exact word is required

Accept an acceptable response

Do not accept indicates an incorrect response that would contradict another otherwise correct
alternative

Ignore indicates an irrelevant answer that is not creditworthy. Full marks can still be
achieved even with answers that are ignored.

Note provides extra information when necessary

ecf error carried forward; marks are awarded if an incorrect response has been
carried forward from earlier working, provided the subsequent working is correct

ora or reverse argument; for example, as mass increases, volume increases could be
written as mass decreases, volume decreases

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Question Answer Marks Further Information

1(a) 2 four correct = 2 marks

skull
..................... two or three correct = 1 mark

one correct = 0 marks

rib Accept cranium for skull

.....................
Accept pelvis for hip
hip
.....................
Accept femur or thigh bone for leg bone

Accept ribcage for rib

leg bone
.....................

1(b) exoskeleton pair of hands pairs of muscles skin 1 more than one answer circled = 0 marks
Accept any indication of the correct answer,
e.g. ticking or underlining but circling takes
precedence

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2(a) Light from the lamp travels in straight lines to the person. 1

2(b) (idea that) light from the car/headlights is reflected off 1 Do not accept bounces
the helmet and clothing

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3(a) 1 particles with larger gaps between them

compared to the solid model but with some still
touching = 1 mark

Ignore the number of particles drawn

3(b) particles do not move 1 more than one answer circled = 0 marks

particles move in a solid and in a liquid Accept any indication of the correct answer,
e.g. ticking or underlining but circling takes
particles only move in a liquid precedence

particles only move in a solid

3(c) statement true false 2 first two correct = 1 mark

solids have a fixed shape  last two correct = 1 mark

liquids have a fixed shape 

solids can be compressed 

liquids can be compressed 

3(d) flowing / flows 2 each correct answer = 1 mark

(idea that) the sand grains act like particles / sand is made Accept (sand) is made up of small particles
up of particles

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4(a) transferred to the environment / air 1 Accept movement / moves into / goes into the
environment

4(b) wind 1 Accept movement of air

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5 The flatfish has a body the same colour as sand because it 2 each correct sentence = 1 mark
is camouflaged / blends in / is hard to see /
hides from its prey / hides from predators.
The flatfish has two eyes on top of its head because it can
see food / predators / in 3D.

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6(a) A B C D 1 more than one answer circled = 0 marks

Accept any indication of the correct answer,

e.g. ticking or underlining but circling takes
precedence

6(b) (copper) is a (good electrical) conductor 1

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7 the rubber balls move  1 all three ticked = 1 mark

the sugar cubes move 

the top piece of wood moves 

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8(a) plant / producer 1 Accept named plant, e.g. weed

8(b) carnivore and herbivore 1 more than one answer circled = 0 marks

herbivore and predator Accept any indication of the correct answer,

e.g. ticking or underlining but circling takes
precedence
herbivore and prey

predator and prey

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9(a) 1 letter V anywhere in the square marked on the

map

9(b) a break between the land and sea 1 more than one answer circled = 0 marks

a break in the Earth’s crust Accept any indication of the correct answer,
e.g. ticking or underlining but circling takes
a break in the Earth’s core precedence

a break in the Earth’s mantle

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10(a) measuring tape 1 more than one answer circled = 0 marks

ruler Accept any indication of the correct answer,
e.g. ticking or underlining but circling takes
stop-watch precedence
thermometer

10(b) 2 correct heading = 1 mark

time (heart rate in
in minutes bpm) Do not accept just time in the heading
(0) 50 all numbers correct = 1 mark

(1) 60 Do not accept bpm next to numbers

(2) 80
(3) 100
(4) 100
(5) 100

10(c) As the length of time Angelique exercises increases her 1 both sentences correct = 1 mark
heart rate increases / goes up / is higher and then
stays the same.
Accept oxygen
This is because her body needs more energy.

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11 2 1 mark for smaller shadow

1 mark for any change in position of shadow

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12(a) any one from 1 Accept any correct question to determine if the
material is an electrical insulator
Does the lamp not work? / Does the lamp work?
question mark not required
Does the lamp not come on? / Does the lamp come on?

12(b) any one from 1 Accept any sensible safety precaution

do not touch the lamp Ignore wear goggles / wear lab coat / tie hair back

do not look directly at the lamp

be careful when connecting crocodile clips

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