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Biology 0610/42 mark scheme, October/November 2020

Cambridge IGCSE Biology (0610), Paper 4 Theory (Extended), October/November 2020. The mark scheme is 0610_w20_ms_42 and the question paper 0610_w20_qp_42.

Paper
Paper 4 Theory (Extended)
Total marks
80
Time
1 hour 15 minutes
Questions
6
Code on the paper
0610/42/O/N/20

Marks for each question

  1. Q115 marks
  2. Q211 marks
  3. Q315 marks
  4. Q416 marks
  5. Q514 marks
  6. Q69 marks

How this paper is marked

Examiners follow the generic marking principles at the front of the scheme, then each question's points: method (M), accuracy (A) and independent (B) marks, error carried forward where the scheme allows it, and positive marking, so you're credited for what you got right.

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Where can I find the 0610/42 October/November 2020 mark scheme?

The mark scheme for IGCSE Biology 0610/42, October/November 2020, is the file 0610_w20_ms_42. It's linked on this page, along with the question paper (0610_w20_qp_42).

How many marks is 0610/42 out of?

Biology 0610/42 for October/November 2020 is out of 80 marks, with 1 hour 15 minutes to answer it, across 6 questions.

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