7094_s26_ms_2 — 2026 May-June Bangladesh Studies 7094 Mark Scheme 2 · Cambridge CAIE O Level

Writing everything known about a topic instead of answering the question set

“Candidates need to take time to read the questions very carefully to ensure that they answer the question set, rather than writing all they know about a topic: for example, in Question 1(e), some candidates did not compare and instead wrote about oil then gas, or they included information about coal. In Question 3(c)(ii), some candidates wrote everything they could remember about the case study of an education programme they had studied, rather than focusing on the question.”— 7094 Paper 2, May/June 2025

How to fix: Highlight the command word (compare, describe, explain, analyse). If it says COMPARE, use comparative language ('whereas', 'while', 'in contrast') for every point — not two separate descriptions. For case studies, only include facts that directly answer the question, not the whole case study.

Missing units of measurement when quoting data from resources

“A few candidates did not state km2. It is essential that candidates always give the units of measurement (km 2, TWh, $ billions) when quoting data from resources included in the examination.”— 7094 Paper 2, May/June 2025

How to fix: Every time you quote a number from a figure, copy the unit with it: km², TWh, $ billions, %, mm, °C. A number without units is incomplete and may not score. Glance at the axis label or key before writing.

6-mark decision-making questions with only one side or no conclusion

“Weaker answers tended to give only one point of view. Some weaker answers did not include a decision or any evaluation.”— 7094 Paper 2, May/June 2025

How to fix: On every 6-mark AED question: develop arguments FOR the statement, develop arguments AGAINST, support each with a Bangladesh-specific example or case study, then finish with an explicit 'I agree/disagree because…' conclusion that addresses the 'to what extent' or 'how effective' wording.