Cambridge O Level: Tamil 3226/02
Cambridge O Level: Tamil 3226/02
Cambridge O Level: Tamil 3226/02
TAMIL 3226/02
Paper 2 Translation and Reading Comprehension May/June 2023
MARK SCHEME
Maximum Mark: 55
Published
This mark scheme is published as an aid to teachers and candidates, to indicate the requirements of the
examination. It shows the basis on which Examiners were instructed to award marks. It does not indicate the
details of the discussions that took place at an Examiners’ meeting before marking began, which would have
considered the acceptability of alternative answers.
Mark schemes should be read in conjunction with the question paper and the Principal Examiner Report for
Teachers.
Cambridge International will not enter into discussions about these mark schemes.
Cambridge International is publishing the mark schemes for the May/June 2023 series for most
Cambridge IGCSE, Cambridge International A and AS Level and Cambridge Pre-U components, and some
Cambridge O Level components.
These general marking principles must be applied by all examiners when marking candidate answers.
They should be applied alongside the specific content of the mark scheme or generic level descriptors
for a question. Each question paper and mark scheme will also comply with these marking principles.
the specific content of the mark scheme or the generic level descriptors for the question
the specific skills defined in the mark scheme or in the generic level descriptors for the question
the standard of response required by a candidate as exemplified by the standardisation scripts.
Marks awarded are always whole marks (not half marks, or other fractions).
marks are awarded for correct/valid answers, as defined in the mark scheme. However, credit
is given for valid answers which go beyond the scope of the syllabus and mark scheme,
referring to your Team Leader as appropriate
marks are awarded when candidates clearly demonstrate what they know and can do
marks are not deducted for errors
marks are not deducted for omissions
answers should only be judged on the quality of spelling, punctuation and grammar when these
features are specifically assessed by the question as indicated by the mark scheme. The
meaning, however, should be unambiguous.
Rules must be applied consistently, e.g. in situations where candidates have not followed
instructions or in the application of generic level descriptors.
Marks should be awarded using the full range of marks defined in the mark scheme for the question
(however; the use of the full mark range may be limited according to the quality of the candidate
responses seen).
Marks awarded are based solely on the requirements as defined in the mark scheme. Marks should
not be awarded with grade thresholds or grade descriptors in mind.
Annotations in RM Assessor
stamp to annotate blank pages of script to confirm the examiner has seen the page
correct
incorrect
benefit of the doubt (i.e. response not covered by the mark scheme, but the
examiner’s judgement is that credit should be given)
inaccurate language
irrelevant
good language
highlighter
Please remember that schools can request copies of their marked scripts, with annotations and
comments on, so please ensure that any annotations / comments that you use are fully justified by
the mark scheme.
Marks Question 1: Enter a mark out of 10 in the mark input box. Place a tick on the script
to indicate each correct marking unit (up to 10 units) according to the mark scheme.
Question 2: Enter a mark out of 20 in the mark input box. Place a tick on the script
to indicate each correct marking unit (up to 20 units) according to the mark scheme.
Question 3 onwards: Enter a mark for each question in the appropriate mark input
box. For answers not covered by the mark scheme, the annotation tool can be used.
After marking the whole of the reading comprehension, enter a mark out of 5 in the
mark input box for Language and Spelling.
Award 0:
If there is any attempt that earns no credit. This could, for example, include the
candidate copying all or some of the question, or any working that does not earn any
marks, whether crossed out or not.
Crossing (a) If a candidate changes his/her mind over an answer and crosses out an attempt,
out award a mark if the final attempt is correct.
(b) If a candidate crosses out an answer to a whole question but makes no second
attempt at it, mark the crossed-out work.
Marking Please note that it is not possible to list all acceptable alternatives in the mark
principles scheme. You will need to consider all alternative answers and unexpected
approaches in candidates’ scripts, make a decision on whether they communicate
the required elements, in consultation with you team leader if necessary (or with your
product manager if you are a single examiner), and award marks accordingly.
1 10
Unit
Unit Target language English
Mark
1
Unit
Unit Target language English
Mark
2 20
Unit
Unit English Target language
Mark
1 Mithun saw an ன் 1
advertisement about a t- ெதாைலக்காட் ல்
shirt on the television
ேமல் சட்ைட ஒன் ன்
ளம் பரத்ைதக்
கண்டான் .
2
Unit
Unit English Target language
Mark
2
Unit
Unit English Target language
Mark