This is the official Cambridge mark scheme for Global Perspectives (0457) Mark Scheme 3 (Variant 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_32 · 0457/32/f/m/16 ms · 0457/32 Feb/March 2016 ms
Paper 3: Team Project — This is Paper 3: Team Project, worth 40 marks with a duration of Coursework. From 2025 onwards: Team submits ONE Explanation of Research and Planning (table form recommended) + ONE Evidence of Action (single piece — photo, poster, screenshot showing audiences engaging). Each candidate writes their own Reflective Paper evaluating the Action, own performance, teamwork, learning from research, and clarity of communication. Same collaboration mark for whole team; individual marks for own role and Reflective Paper differ.
This mark scheme corresponds to 0457_m16_qp_32. For maximum revision benefit, attempt the question paper under strict exam conditions first, then use this mark scheme to self-assess. Pay attention to the marking notation: "allow" means an alternative is accepted, "do not credit" means a specific phrasing is rejected even if technically correct, and "ORA" (or reverse argument) means the mark can also be earned with the opposite reasoning.
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.
