Kon wrote:
A very quick but hopefully a useful question. In CEM maths answer sheet, examples given in familiarisation guide suggests when marking answer, first you write the answer in the box(es) and then mark the lines in the columns, you will see what I mean if you have come across the guide. The marking itself is done by computer so presumably only looking for the lines in the columns. My question is whether anyone knows if there is a penalty to deduct points when no answer is written in the box? Apparently the box is there to help the student to mark the lines but it can also take precious time away and sometimes add confusion (to some) if the students have to fill in answers in multiple steps. Thanks, Kon
No idea whether the mark would not be given if the number wasn't written at the top, but in general, the best advice you can give a candidate is that they should read any instructions on the paper, listen to any spoken instructions and do exactly as they are instructed to do. If you are thinking of telling your DC that they shouldn't worry about not doing something that they are instructed to do, to save time, I really wouldn't.