Cambridge Primary Progression Test - Stage 5 English Mark Scheme -

| For teachers | For students | |--------------|---------------| | Use the mark scheme to create success criteria for writing. | Check homophones (their/there/they’re) – mark scheme always tests them. | | Model how to get 2 marks for inference (point + evidence). | Use commas before and so in compound sentences. | | Highlight high-frequency spelling errors from past schemes. | Remember: One paragraph = one main idea. | | Practice converting a mark scheme into a peer-assessment grid. | Read the question – if it says “give two reasons” and you give one, 0 marks. |

Short constructed responses (single-sentence answers, short explanations) | Use commas before and so in compound sentences

Write a paragraph describing a storm.

Despite its strengths, the Mark Scheme is not without faults: | | Practice converting a mark scheme into

The assessment criteria for the Stage 5 English Progression Test are based on the Cambridge Primary English curriculum. The criteria include: Despite its strengths

The accompanies both papers. It is produced by Cambridge and is confidential to teachers (usually not seen by students directly) to ensure the integrity of future tests.

A student can get a high mark for content even if their spelling is weak, provided the spelling errors do not obscure meaning.