Mark Scheme (Results)
Summer 2021
Pearson Edexcel International Primary
Curriculum
In Science (JSC11) Paper 01 Year 6 Achievement
Test
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General Marking Guidance
• All candidates must receive the same treatment. Examiners must
mark the first candidate in exactly the same way as they mark the last.
• Mark schemes should be applied positively. Candidates must be
rewarded for what they have shown they can do rather than penalised
for omissions.
• Examiners should mark according to the mark scheme not according
to their perception of where the grade boundaries may lie.
• There is no ceiling on achievement. All marks on the mark scheme
should be used appropriately.
• All the marks on the mark scheme are designed to be awarded.
Examiners should always award full marks if deserved, i.e. if the
answer matches the mark scheme. Examiners should also be
prepared to award zero marks if the candidate’s response is not
worthy of credit according to the mark scheme.
• Where some judgement is required, mark schemes will provide the
principles by which marks will be awarded and exemplification may be
limited.
• When examiners are in doubt regarding the application of the mark
scheme to a candidate’s response, the team leader must be consulted.
• Crossed out work should be marked UNLESS the candidate has
replaced it with an alternative response.
Using the Mark Scheme
Examiners should look for qualities to reward rather than faults to penalise. This does NOT mean
giving credit for incorrect or inadequate answers, but it does mean allowing candidates to be
rewarded for answers showing correct application of principles and knowledge. Examiners should
therefore read carefully and consider every response: even if it is not what is expected it may be
worthy of credit.
The mark scheme gives examiners:
• an idea of the types of response expected
• how individual marks are to be awarded
• the total mark for each question
• examples of responses that should NOT receive credit.
/ means that the responses are alternatives and either answer should receive full credit.
( ) means that a phrase/word is not essential for the award of the mark, but helps the examiner to
get the sense of the expected answer.
Phrases/words in bold indicate that the meaning of the phrase or the actual word is essential to
the answer. ecf/TE/cq (error carried forward) means that a wrong answer given in an earlier part
of a question is used correctly in answer to a later part of the same question.
Candidates must make their meaning clear to the examiner to gain the mark. Make sure that the
answer makes sense. Do not give credit for correct words/phrases which are put together in a
meaningless manner. Answers must be in the correct context.
Quality of Written Communication
Questions which involve the writing of continuous prose will expect candidates to:
• write legibly, with accurate use of spelling, grammar and punctuation in order to make the
meaning clear · select and use a form and style of writing appropriate to purpose and to complex
subject matter · organise information clearly and coherently, using specialist vocabulary when
appropriate.
Full marks will be awarded if the candidate has demonstrated the above abilities.
Questions where QWC is likely to be particularly important are indicated (QWC) in the
mark scheme, but this does not preclude others.
Question Answer Mark
number
The only correct answer is A (1)
1
B is not correct because sand is insoluble in water
C is not correct because flour is insoluble in water
D is not correct because sand insoluble in water
Question Answer Mark
number
The only correct answer is D (1)
2
A is not correct because the forehead is not most often used to take pulse rate
B is not correct because the knee cap is not most often used to take pulse rate
C is not correct because the nose is not most often used to take pulse rate
Question Answer Mark
number
The only correct answer is A (1)
3
B is not correct because m is the unit for length
C is not correct because N is the unit for force
D is not correct because s is the unit for time
Question Answer Mark
number
The only correct answer is B (1)
4
A is not correct because if the object is moved downwards the size would stay
the same and the position of the shadow would move downwards
C is not correct because if the object is moved towards the screen the size of
the shadow would decrease
D is not correct because if the object is moved upwards the size would stay
the same and the position of the shadow would move upwards
Question Answer Mark
number
The only correct answer is C (1)
5
A is not correct because cutting the flex with a pair of scissors when the
toaster is switched on is a safety hazard
B is not correct because pouring water onto a toaster that is switched on
is a safety hazard
D is not correct because using a knife to remove toast from a toaster when
switched on is a safety hazard
Question Answer Mark
number
The only correct answer is D (1)
6
A is not correct because a decomposers role is not to release light and not
make space for growth
B is not correct because a decomposers role is not to release light
C is not correct because a decomposers role is not to make space for growth.
Question Answer Mark
number
The only correct answer is A (1)
7
B is not correct because bubbles of gas are given off showing that a
new material is formed when bicarbonate of soda reacts with acid
C is not correct because bubbles of gas are given off showing that a
new material is formed when bicarbonate of soda reacts with acid
D is not correct because bubbles of gas are given off showing that a
new material is formed when bicarbonate of soda reacts with acid
Question Answer Mark
number
The only correct answer is A (1)
8
B is not correct because there is only one cell in the circuit and there
should be two
C is not correct because the switch is closed and not open
D is not correct because the cells are facing negative to negative
Question Answer Mark
number
The only correct answer is B (1)
9
A is not correct because seeds need water to germinate and grow
C is not correct because seeds need nutrients to germinate and grow
D is not correct because seeds need light to germinate and grow
Question Answer Mark
number
The only correct answer is B (1)
10
A is not correct because weight is not an area
C is not correct because weight is not a length
D is not correct because weight is not a volume
Question Answer Mark
number
11 (3)
All four correct scores (3) marks
2 or 3 correct scores (2) marks
1 correct scores (1) mark
type of change
reversible irreversible
candle burning
ice melting
iron rusting
water boiling
Question Answer Mark
number
12 (2)
Award 2 marks for all three organisms in the correct order
Award 1 mark for one organism in the correct position in food chain
Question Answer Mark
number
The only correct answer is B (1)
13
A is not correct because the heart rate increases by 20 bpm
C is not correct because the heart rate does not stay at 80 bpm
D is not correct because the heart rate does not stay at 100 bpm
Question Answer Mark
number
The only correct answer is C (1)
14
A is not correct because the statement represents condensing
B is not correct because the statement represents boiling or evaporating
D is not correct because the statement represents melting
Question Answer Mark
number
The only correct answer is B (1)
15
A is not correct because the invertebrate is arthropod X
C is not correct because the invertebrate is arthropod X
D is not correct because the invertebrate is arthropod X
Question Answer Mark
number
The only correct answer is C (1)
16
A is not correct because the forces are the same size and are acting in opposite
directions
B is not correct because the forces are the same size and are acting in opposite
directions
D is not correct because the forces are the same size and are acting in opposite
directions
Question Answer Mark
number
The only correct answer is D (1)
17
A is not correct because disease is caused by micro-organisms that are
not being useful
B is not correct because food poisoning is caused by micro-organisms
that are not being useful
C is not correct because food mould is caused by micro-organisms that
are not being useful
Question Answer Mark
number
The only correct answer is A (1)
18
B is not correct because the ball falls to the ground due to the force of
gravity between the Earth and the ball
C is not correct because the ball falls to the ground due to the force of
gravity between the Earth and the ball
D is not correct because the ball falls to the ground due to the force of
gravity between the Earth and the ball
Question Answer Mark
number
19 (2)
Award 1 mark for each correct response up to a maximum of 2
marks
Part of flowering plant Function
to attract insects
roots
to produce food
leaves to produce seeds
to anchor the plant to the
ground
Do not award answers with more than one line from any of the boxes.
Question Answer Additional guidance Mark
number
20 (1)
Award 1 mark for a value within the range
120 - 220
Question Answer Additional guidance Mark
number
21 (1)
Magnetism / use a magnet
Question Answer Additional guidance Mark
number
22 (2)
(oxygen) has decreased (by 4%) (1) Accept: passes /
dissolves into the
(Oxygen) is used in respiration (1)
blood and is carried
round the body.
Accept: used for
energy release
Question Answer Additional guidance Mark
number
23(a)(i) (1)
The earth is rotating Do not award for ‘the
Earth rotating around
the Sun’
Question Answer Additional guidance Mark
number
23(a)(ii) (1)
sunset Accept sun going down
or sundown
Question Answer Additional guidance Mark
number
23(b) (1)
the higher the position of the Sun the shorter or reverse argument
the shadow
Ignore references to
time of the day
Question Answer Mark
number
The only correct answer is C (1)
24
A is not correct because solid A has a lower melting point than C
B is not correct because solid B has a lower melting point than C
D is not correct because solid D has the lowest melting point
Question Answer Mark
number
The only correct answer is A (1)
25
B is not correct because pollen is transferred by the bee from anther to
stigma and not petal to stigma
C is not correct because pollen is transferred by the bee from anther to
stigma and not stigma to anther
D is not correct because pollen is transferred by the bee from anther to
stigma and not stigma to petal
Question Answer Mark
number
The only correct answer is B (1)
26
A is not correct because component B is the correct symbol for a buzzer
C is not correct because component B is the correct symbol for a buzzer
D is not correct because component B is the correct symbol for a buzzer
Question Answer Mark
number
The only correct answer is D (1)
27
A is not correct because wild cats are vertebrates and their young develop
inside the mother.
B is not correct because wild cats are vertebrates and their young develop
inside the mother.
C is not correct because wild cats are vertebrates and their young develop
inside the mother.
Question Answer Additional guidance Mark
number
28 (2)
Award 1 mark for each of the following up to
a maximum of two marks
Accept reduce the
current
Decrease voltage / remove one cell (1) Accept add another
component into the
add a bulb (1)
circuit
add a buzzer(1)
Accept replace the
add a motor (1) bulb with one of a
greater resistance
Accept make the wires
longer / thinner
Question Answer Additional guidance Mark
number
29 (1)
Pumps blood (around the body) (1)
Question Answer Mark
number
30 (1)
Award 1 mark for the following
Do not award answers with more than one line from any of the boxes.
Question Answer Mark
number
31 (2)
Award 2 marks for the following
feature of the flower
light
petals are anthers and
and stigma
large and filaments
smooth inside the
brightly hang outside
pollen flower
coloured the flower
grains
insect
pollinat
ed
flower
wind
pollinat
ed
flower
Award 1 mark for one or two columns correct
Award 2 marks for all three columns correct
Max. 1 mark if top left box also ticked
Question Answer Additional guidance Mark
number
32 (a)(i) (1)
(Type) B
Question Answer Additional guidance Mark
number
32 (a)(ii) (1)
MUST be comparative
somewhere in answer
Bottom of the shoe is rougher (1)
Accept more tread
Area of the bottom of the shoe is larger (1)
Accept mass / weight
Material the bottom of the shoe is made of less
of the shoe is greater /
slippery material (1)
shoe is heavier
The test surface is
rougher
Question Answer Additional guidance Mark
number
33 (a) (1)
birds passing faeces
Question Answer Additional guidance Mark
number
33 (b) (2)
The seed has wings (1) Accept description eg
(long) flaps, large
surface area
the wind / moving air catches the wings to carry
the seed / the seed flies to the ground (1)
SECTION B
Question Answer Additional guidance Mark
number
34(a)(i) (1)
Ruler Accept measuring tape
Question Answer Additional guidance Mark
number
34(a)(ii) (1)
(They always) place the bottom edge of the
coin in the same position
Question Answer Additional guidance Mark
number
34(b)(i) (1)
Bar drawn
20.0 +/- 0.5 square
Question Answer Additional guidance Mark
number
34 (b)(ii) (2)
The greater the distance the coin is from Accept opposite
where the piece of plastic is clamped (1) argument
the greater the distance the coin travels (1) Ignore speed of the
coin
Question Answer Additional guidance Mark
number
34(c) (1)
Award 1 mark for the following
Question Answer Additional guidance Mark
number
35(a) (1)
80 (cm3)
Question Answer Additional guidance Mark
number
35(b) Ignore dissolving (2)
Volume of water that evaporates is different for
each beaker (1)
Allow the greater the
the amount of evaporation is linked to the temperature the
temperature / how hot / cold / of the location greater the volume of
the beaker is placed (1) water evaporated (2)
Question Answer Additional guidance Mark
number
35(c) (1)
Heat proof gloves Ignore ask for adult
help
Use of tongs
Accept oven gloves,
oven mitts, ignore
gloves unqualified,
plastic gloves
Question Answer Additional guidance Mark
number
36(a) (2)
Award 2 marks for all three letters in the
correct order
CAB
Award 1 mark for one letter in the correct place
Question Answer Additional guidance Mark
number
36(b) the temperature of the water is a control variable (1)
Allow to make it a fair
(1)
test
Accept the type of
water is the variable
being tested
Question Answer Additional guidance Mark
number
36(c) (2)
The test/investigation is repeated (1) Do not accept accuracy
to improve the reliability (of the investigation
results). (1)
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