6065_s26_gt — 2026 May-June Food and Nutrition 6065 Grade Threshold · Cambridge CAIE O Level

Naming foods from the same category when 'different' foods are required

“As the question asked for different animal foods, marks could not be credited for naming foods from the same category such as two dairy foods or meat and poultry. Candidates who gave more than two responses could only gain marks from the first two responses given.”— 6065 Paper 1, May/June 2025

How to fix: When the question says 'different' or 'four different foods', spread answers ACROSS categories — one dairy, one meat, one fish, one egg — not two cheeses and two yoghurts. Different forms of soya (tofu, tempeh, soya milk) all count once. If asked for animal sources, list only animal foods; if plant sources, list only plant foods.

Writing more responses than the question asks for

“Candidates should be reminded that where a specific number of responses are asked for in a question (e.g. State two…), they should only write this number of responses. Only the first number of responses demanded by the question will be marked and any additional responses will be ignored even if correct.”— 6065 Paper 1, May/June 2025

How to fix: If the question asks for two foods, write exactly two — even if you know five. Examiners only mark the first n answers, so a wrong first answer is wasted opportunity. Pick your strongest answers and stop. Cross out anything you don't want marked.

Giving vague or one-word answers when description or explanation is required

“Some candidates only gave one word responses without giving a full description.”— 6065 Paper 1, May/June 2025

How to fix: 'Describe' and 'explain' need detail. State the point, then add a reason or example. For packaging, don't just write 'protect' — write 'protects from microorganisms or vermin'. For explanation marks, add 'because…' or link a consequence. One-word answers belong on 'state' or 'name' questions only.