0457.1.4.05 — 4 Details of the assessment .........................................................................................14 Component 1 – Writte: past paper questions
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- 0457/12 · October/November 2019 · Q1a[1]
Identify the number of children worldwide who do not have basic literacy skills, from Source 1.
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Identify two benefits of literacy from Source 2.
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Which benefit of literacy do you think is the most important? Explain why.
See it on the paper → - 0457/12 · October/November 2019 · Q1d[6]
Explain why literacy is an important issue for governments.
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‘There are many benefits of learning outside of the classroom.’ What are the strengths and weaknesses of the argument supporting this claim?
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‘Most teachers do not take their students outside the classroom.’ How could you test this claim? You may consider the types of information, sources of evidence or methods you might use.
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Identify one prediction from Tuaco’s statement.
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Identify one fact from Source 4.
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Identify one value judgement from Abina’s statement. Explain why it is a value judgement.
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Which argument is more convincing, Tuaco’s or Abina’s? Your answer should consider both arguments and you should support your point of view with their words. You should also consider: the strength of their reasoning and evidence, their use of language, the different types of information used.
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A local school would like to improve the quality of education for all learners. The following suggestions have been made: improve the literacy skills of younger learners, increase opportunities to learn outside the classroom, improve preparation for examinations so that learners gain more qualifications. Which one of t...
See it on the paper → - 0457/12 · May/June 2019 · Q4[24]
Your local community wants to improve the quality of water in the area. The following actions are being considered: • get help from charities for hygiene projects like toilet twinning and health education • give advice to local businesses about how to reduce pollution • raise taxes so the government can pay for a new...
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What examiners said
Nearly all candidates correctly identified the number of children worldwide who do not have basic literacy skills as 250 million and therefore gained the maximum of 1 mark.
— Examiner report, October/November 2019, 0457/12 Q1(a) (Cambridge)
Almost all candidates were able to identify two benefits of literacy, and therefore gained the maximum of 2 marks. Most candidates identified improved learning, better understanding of the world, reducing poverty and access to employment.
— Examiner report, October/November 2019, 0457/12 Q1(b) (Cambridge)
Most candidates responded very well to this question, identifying and justifying which benefit of literacy in their opinion was most important or would have most impact. Most candidates chose to discuss improved learning, better understanding of the world, reducing poverty and access to employment. The most common justifications given by candidates related to issues of impact, including: • the n...
— Examiner report, October/November 2019, 0457/12 Q1(c) (Cambridge)
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