Cambridge Primary Progression Test

Mark scheme

English

Stage 6

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Stage 6 Paper 1 Mark Scheme

Section A: Reading

Question 1

Part Mark Answer Further information

1 She can see light through the hole in Accept any reasonable alternative.
the roof. / It’s getting light outside.
Total 1

Question 2

Part Mark Answer Further information

1 collects water / makes porridge / Any two correct tasks
clears up / washes the food mugs /
scrubs/cleans/washes the floor
Total 1

Question 3

Part Mark Answer Further information

2 Solange helps with the housework.
Sophia tidies the house.
Total 2

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Question 4

Part Mark Answer Further information

2 The summary must contain the
following information:
• making breakfast
• the chores Sophia has to do
• how Sophia feels about Solange.
e.g.
I make porridge for breakfast. Then
I need to clean and tidy the house.
Solange always want to help me, but
I think she’s noisy.
Award 2 marks for:
• a summary no more than
30 words + all the required
information.
Award 1 mark for either:
• a summary no more than 30
words + only two points, or
• a summary between 30 and
35 words + all the required
information.

After I make porridge for our

breakfast, I have to do all the
housework. Solange likes helping,
but makes a lot of noise.
Total 2

Question 5

Part Mark Answer Further information

1 It contains mostly facts

Total 1

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Question 6

Part Mark Answer Further information

1 If Text 1 ticked: There is no mark for the first part of
either the question but explanations must
a reference to language as ‘informal’ match the choice made.
or
The words are very descriptive and Accept and answer which refers
fun to read (not just ‘fun to read’). specifically to the language used.
or
The words create a picture in Do not accept phrases like ‘it’s more
my mind and make it easier to interesting’ or ‘it’s exciting’ without
understand. further explanation.
or
any reference to how punctuation
and sentence structure engage the
reader
or
I understand it better because it’s
everyday/normal language.

If text 2 ticked:
either
a reference to language as ‘formal’
or
It is very factual which explains what
happens clearly.
or
It is very serious/straightforward.
or
I understand it better because the
language is clear.
or
There is no slang.
Total 1

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Question 7

Part Mark Answer Further information

2 Johannes Gutenberg: Any three correct facts = 2 marks.
• invented the printing press (in Any two correct facts = 1 mark.
1450)
• was the son of a goldsmith. Accept other suitable facts.

the new printing press:

• used metal letters/blocks
• could print thousands of pages a
day
• meant more books were being
made
• mechanically pressed ink onto the
paper.

before the printing press:

• books were made by hand.
Total 2

Question 8

Part Mark Answer Further information

2 • It is written in the first person/ two correct = 2 marks
mentions ‘my’ and ‘I’. one correct = 1 mark
• It is about the writer’s/girl’s
experience/life.
Total 2

Question 9

Part Mark Answer Further information

1 books became cheaper so more
people could afford to buy them/
more books meant more people
could read and learn.
Total 1

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Question 10
Part Mark Answer Further information
(a) 1 before 1450 it took a long time to
make one book, after 1450 pages
could be printed very quickly and
lots more books were made.
(b) 1 1st paragraph = My Family
2nd paragraph = Where we live
3rd Paragraph = Daily Tasks
Total 2

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Section B: Writing (Non-fiction)

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PURPOSE AND SENTENCE
TEXT STRUCTURE PUNCTUATION SPELLING
AUDIENCE STRUCTURE
Writing is well shaped
and wholly appropriate
to purpose.

Clear viewpoint with a

clear and consistent
relationship between
writer and reader
is established and
controlled.

6
The text type is Well-crafted paragraphs Use of complex
used consistently, contribute to control sentences is controlled
e.g. features of an of text, e.g. clear including the position
autobiography are clear logical links between of clauses to focus
and appropriate to paragraphs. attention.
purpose.
Range of connectives
Relevant ideas and may be developed,
content are chosen to e.g. ’although’,
interest the reader, e.g. ‘meanwhile’.
details developed.

5 5 5
The text type is largely Paragraphs are used Complex sentences are
sustained; e.g. features to help structure the used to create, using
of autobiographical text and there may be expanded phrases
writing clear. evidence of appropriate to develop ideas,
links/sub-headings e.g. noun, adverbial,
The writer gives between paragraphs. adjectival and verb
sufficient information for phrases.
a reader to understand
the contents; e.g. some A wider variety of
detail with adverbials connectives is used
and expanded noun appropriately, e.g. if, so,
phrases. because, then.

Sentences are mostly

grammatically correct.

4 4 4
Text type is used to Paragraphs are Some complex
convey writer’s attitude sometimes used to sentences are used to
to the chosen subject, sequence ideas. extend meaning but not
e.g. knowledge and always successfully.
enthusiasm for subject Balance of coverage of
matter. ideas is appropriate. Use of past and present
tense is generally
Some awareness of consistent.
audience is shown.

3 3 3
General features of Some attempt is Some variation in Sentences re Correct spelling of
text type are evident, made to sequence sentence openings is demarcated accurately common words with
e.g. some appropriate ideas logically, e.g. evident, e.g. not always throughout the text. more than one syllable
features of an content clear for an starting with a noun/ is evident, including
autobiography: 1st autobiography. pronoun or other word. Commas are used in compound words.
person, generally past lists and to mark clause
tense. Each section has an Compound sentences divisions
opening statement. are used but
Reader is given basic connectives are simple,
information; e.g. relevant e.g. ‘and’ ‘but’ ‘so’
statements.

2 2 2 2 2
Some elements of Ideas are grouped Simple sentences are Straightforward Correct spelling of high
the text type can be together although generally grammatically sentences are usually frequency words is
seen, e.g. it is an paragraphs may not be correct. demarcated accurately, shown.
autobiography. shown. e.g. full stops, capital
‘and’ may be used to letters, question and
connect. exclamation marks.

1 1 1 1 1

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Section C: Grammar, punctuation and vocabulary

Question 12
Part Mark Answer Further information
2 adjective amazing 4 correct = 2 marks
adverb quickly 2/3 correct = 1 mark
preposition on 0/1 correct = 0 marks
pronoun it
If any extra words written alongside
a correct word = 0 marks
Total 2

Question 13
Part Mark Answer Further information
(a) 1 The girls’ clothes and food get wet No other words should be
because rain comes through the underlined.
roof.
(b) 1 Solange, who is only three years old, both commas correctly placed = 1
has to help tidy up. mark
if any extra commas or marks = 0
marks
(c) 1 Award 1 mark for an answer that If the sentence is well structured and
successfully combines the three makes sense, the mark should be
sentences. awarded even if the punctuation is
not correct.
e.g. Books were handwritten,
therefore one book took and long
time to make, however, Gutenberg’s
invention changed all that.

Because books were handwritten,

one book took a long time to make,
but Gutenberg’s invention changed
all that.
Total 3

Question 14
Part Mark Answer Further information
(a) 1 The printing press, or Gutenberg All of the information from the
press, was invented by Johannes in original sentence must be given.
1450.
(b) 1 Rain may / could / might come
through the roof.
Total 2

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Question 15

Part Mark Answer Further information

1 Not only does the printing press
makes make books in a more
economical way but also more quick
quickly.

Total 1

Question 16

Part Mark Answer Further information

2 Sometimes Solange is noisy, but Award 2 marks for three correct
she does try to be helpful, although connectives.
she can be naughty. 1 mark for one or two correct
connectives.
Total 2

Question 17

Part Mark Answer Further information

1 Sophia’s clothes and bags of food Both correctly placed apostrophes =
would’ve got wet if it had rained. 1 mark
If extra apostrophes or other marks
are placed = 0 mark
Total 1

Question 18

Part Mark Answer Further information

2 “I wonder,” said Arjun, “how books Award 2 marks for the correct
are made.” punctuation.
or
Award 1 mark for correct commas
and question mark.
or
Award 1 mark for inverted commas
in correct place and question mark.
Total 2

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Question 19

Part Mark Answer Further information

2 construct: make, build, create, Award 1 mark each for appropriate
assemble, develop words / phrases to replace,
construct and robust, which retain
robust: strong, sturdy, tough, solid, the sense of the sentence.
built to last, well-built
Total 2

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Stage 6 Paper 2 Mark Scheme

Section A: Reading

Question 1
Part Mark Answer Further information
2 Anne was alone on the platform. Each correct tick = 1 mark
Anne liked being outside. If more than two boxed are ticked =
0 marks.
Total 2

Question 2
Part Mark Answer Further information
1 Mrs Spence
Total 1

Question 3
Part Mark Answer Further information
1 gravely
Total 1

Question 4
Part Mark Answer Further information
1 To ask him when the five-thirty
train was due/had come along/
been. / Because he was looking for
someone / a child.
Total 1

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Question 5

Part Mark Answer Further information

1 No There is no mark for the first part of
the question.
He was expecting a boy and is
confused. Accept any reason that notes that he
is uncomfortable in some way about
He is uncomfortable / shy. the situation.

He doesn’t want to look at her.

He ‘groaned’ as he turned to talk to

her.
Total 1

Question 6

Part Mark Answer Further information

1 Yes Do not accept answers which
lack details such as ‘it makes it
To help build tension in the situation / interesting/exciting’.
makes you take sides with one of
the characters / feel more emotion
for the two characters.
Total 1

Question 7

Part Mark Answer Further information

(a) 1 Yes – because she is happy and
lively/not sad/ Yes – she has been
brought there by Mrs Spence who
made sure someone looked after
her.
or
No – her clothes do not fit her and
are worn out/ she is thin faced.
(b) 1 He thinks Anne talks a lot / is
talkative / is confident. / She has
probably been talking to him a lot.
Total 2
There is no mark for the first part
of the question but answers must
agree with either the choice of ‘yes’
or’ no’.
Do not give credit for answers that
are not supported by evidence in the
text or answers that say both ‘yes’
and ‘no’.
1 mark for any answer that suggests
Anne is very talkative or confident.

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Question 8

Part Mark Answer Further information

1 Outside is more interesting. / She 1 mark for any plausible answer that
may have had a long train journey / can be referenced from the text.
likes to imagine things and is
happier outside.
Total 1

Question 9

Part Mark Answer Further information

1 Explanations must indicate that
Anne does not find it hard to meet
new people: e.g.
- Anne is almost desperate for
Matthew to notice her.
- She seems to have been chatting
a lot to the station-master.
- She is confident enough to speak
first when Matthew finally comes
over to her.
Award 1 mark for an explanation and
a further mark for appropriate words
and phrases.
Explanation must indicate that Anne
does not find it hard to meet new
people. Quotations must match
each other.

1 Quotation
Words and phrases should show
how keen she is to catch Matthew’s
attention or how she readily speaks
to people.
- tense expression of expectation
- I dare say she’ll be able to
explain/she’s got a tongue of her
own
- (Matthew) was spared the ordeal
of having to speak first
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Question 10

Part Mark Answer Further information

1 Yes – because he seems quiet and
shy and it must be hard for him to
sort this out.
Yes – because he was expecting a
boy and does not seem comfortable
with having to meet a girl.
Yes – because he doesn’t seem to
know what to do
Yes – because there’s been a
mistake
There is no mark for the first part
of the question but answers must
agree with either the choice of ‘yes’
or’ no’.
Do not give credit for answers that
are not supported by evidence in the
text or answers that say both ‘yes’
and ‘no’.
Award 1 mark for an explanation and
a further mark for appropriate words
and phrases.

No – because he seems distant and Accept other suitable reasons but it

rude is important that explanations and
quotations ‘match’ each other.
No – because he ignores/doesn’t
want to acknowledge Anne

1 Words and phrases

Shy, uneasy Matthew Cuthbert/

groaned as he turned and shuffled
gently down the platform towards
her.

He was feeling very

uncomfortable/’I’m not expecting a
girl,’ said Matthew blankly.

‘I don’t understand,’ said Matthew

helplessly.

Barely noting it was a girl/ sidled

past her as quickly as possible
without looking at her.

Matthew was not looking at her.

Total 2

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Question 11
Part Mark Answer Further information
(a) 1 (She had been) watching him ever
since he had passed her.
(b) 1 Full of spirit and vivacity
(c) 1 shy / uneasy / ordeal
Total 3

Question 12
Part Mark Answer Further information
1 The Meeting / At the Station / Award a mark for any suitable title
Matthew’s Surprise / Where’s the that matches the content of the
Boy? / Matthew meets Anne. extract.
Total 1

Question 13
Part Mark Answer Further information
(a) 1 None of the characters There is no mark for the first part of
the question.
(b) 1 The passage is written or described Award a mark for any answer that
in the third person/being told by an refers to the reader being given an
all-seeing narrator. insight into Anne unusually lively/
strong character, despite looking like
a typical child.
Total 2

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Section B: Writing (Fiction)

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TEXT SENTENCE
CONTENT AUDIENCE PUNCTUATION VOCABULARY SPELLING
STRUCTURE STRUCTURE
Imaginative Paragraphs Some complex
detail is are used to sentences
usually structure the show control
developed narrative. including the
using a variety position of
of techniques Dialogue the clauses
including is laid out to focus
imagery. correctly, with attention.
a new line for
During the each speaker.
course of
the story, the
development
of the
characters is
shown through
actions and
reaction.

5 5 5
The A clear, Paragraphs Some complex Punctuation is Spelling
characters are consistent are used to sentences are generally used is mostly
well described relationship help structure used to create accurately, accurate,
with actions between the narrative. effect using including speech including
linked to key writer and expanded punctuation. words with
events. reader is There may be phrases and complex
established appropriate clauses to Clauses regular
Suspense, or and links between develop ideas, are marked patterns.
excitement, controlled. paragraphs. e.g. noun, accurately by Allow
where used, is adverbial, commas. plausible
well built. adjectival and attempts
verb phrases. at tricky
polysyllables,
A wider variety e.g. realised,
of connectives interesting,
is used wonderful,
appropriately, position,
e.g. ‘if’, ‘when’, immediately.
‘because’.

4 4 4 4 4 4
Story is The reader Paragraphs Some complex Commas are Vocabulary is Correct
well-crafted is engaged are sometimes sentences are always used used effectively spelling of
and focuses by the used to used to extend in lists and to create a polysyllabic
on either inclusion of sequence meaning but sometimes to strong image, words that
character or appropriate ideas. not always mark clauses. e.g. use of conform to
action. detail. successfully. simile or a regular
Ideas are Speech marks, metaphor. pattern is
The story is organised Use of past if used, are shown, e.g.
concluded simply with a and present placed accurately making,
successfully fitting opening tense is around words probably,
and without and closing generally spoken, although clapped,
rushing. that are mostly consistent. other speech possible,
logical. punctuation may possibly.
Narrative not be accurate.
viewpoint is
established
comfortably
within the
given genre
(or ‘chosen’ if
not given),
e.g. (not given
so needs to be
an identifiable
genre).

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The story is Some Some attempt Some All sentences are Some evidence Correct
well placed attempt is is made to variation in nearly always of vocabulary spelling of
in its setting; made to sequence sentence demarcated choices common
e.g. within and engage the ideas logically, openings, e.g. accurately are used words with
around the reader. e.g. content not always with full stops, accurately. more than
Bright River clear. starting with capital letters, one syllable,
station. The writer the same question marks including
One event is gives Opening and noun, pronoun and exclamation compound
described. sufficient closings are or other word. marks. words, is
information sometimes evident.
for a evident. Connectives Speech marks, if
reader to are simple, used, may not be
understand e.g. ‘and’, accurate.
the contents/ ‘but’, ‘so’.
events
described.

2 2 2 2 2 2 2
The story has The reader Story ideas Simple Straight forward Simple Correct
a simple plot is given are evident. sentences sentences are generally spelling
(in context of basic are generally demarcated appropriate of high
given prompt). information grammatically accurately, vocabulary is frequency
that is correct. e.g. full stops, used – limited words is
relevant to capital letters, in range but shown.
the narrative. ‘and’ may questions marks relevant.
be used and exclamation
to connect marks.
clauses.

1 1 1 1 1 1 1

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