This is the official Cambridge mark scheme for Global Perspectives (0457) Mark Scheme 2 from the 2016 March session. Mark schemes show exactly how each mark is awarded, including acceptable alternative answers, required key terms, and common errors that lose marks. Cambridge mark schemes use notation like "allow," "accept," and "do not credit" to define the boundary between full marks and zero.
Also referenced as: 0457_m16_ms_2 · 0457/2/f/m/16 ms · 0457/2 Feb/March 2016 ms
Paper 2: Individual Report — This is Paper 2: Individual Report, worth 36 marks with a duration of 1500–2000 words. Single research question on one global issue. Must include: introduction establishing the global issue with evidence; causes and consequences; at least one global and one national perspective with attributed quotes/paraphrases; two courses of action with implementation detail and evaluation of practicality + impact; selection of a preferred course; evaluation of individual sources used; reflective conclusion answering the question. Full bibliography submitted as a separate document.
After reviewing this document, explore the other papers from this session listed below. Pairing question papers with their mark schemes is the most effective way to prepare for your exam.
Cambridge mark schemes reward precise language. For Global Perspectives (0457), look for keywords the examiner requires — definitions must include specific terms (e.g., "per unit mass," "resultant"), and calculations must show working even if the final answer is correct. Understanding mark scheme conventions helps you write answers that hit every marking point, not just the general idea.
