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Paper-2-Mark-scheme Grade 4
Stage 5
Paper 2 2023
Cambridge Primary Progression Test
Mark Scheme
3133_02_MS_2RP
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3133/02 Science Stage 5 Paper 2 Mark Scheme 2023
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.
( ) 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
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
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
thick fur
layer of fat
black skin
hollow fur
Accept sharp claws (to grip the snow)
forward facing eyes Note adaptations must be qualified for the mark,
e.g. claws is not sufficient
large claws or sharp claws
sharp teeth
2(b) particles in regular arrangement in a solid but not in a liquid 1 Accept particles vibrate in a solid and move in a
liquid
2(c) particles are touching each other 1 Ignore they both contain particles
2(d) box with particles not touching each other and well spaced 1 Accept between two and ten particles
out, e.g. Ignore size of particles
3(b) hit (the material) harder (with the drum stick) 1 Note the answer must be comparative
use a less tight material or loosen the material Note the answer must be comparative
4(a) atmosphere 1
substances that humans introduce into the environment Accept substances that humans put into
the air or water
these substances cause harm to the environment Accept a known effect of pollution, e.g. a
substance that causes acid rain or
depletes the ozone layer
5(b) might get stung (by bees) or (idea of) hay fever 1 Accept risk of insect bites
5(c) results will be more reliable 1 Accept (idea that) there will be more
data or (idea that) it is easier to see any patterns
5(d) blue 1
6(c) particles move faster or particles increase speed 1 Accept particles have more (kinetic) energy
6(d) condensation 1
7(a) (magnet) repels another magnet 1 both answers correct for the mark
8(a) gravity 1
8(b) friction 1
X ovary
Y petal
Z stigma
style
10(b) most difficult to see (using a telescope) or it has the 1 Accept it is the smallest
smallest diameter