Foundation November 2019 Unit 1 Q9
9. In this question, you will be assessed on the quality of your organisation, communication and accuracy in writing.
A rod is 4 yards long and another rod is \(1\frac{1}{2}\) yards long.
What is the total length of these rods in inches?
You must show all your working. [3 + 2 OCW]
| You are given that: 1 yard = 3 feet 1 foot = 12 inches |
| Scheme | Marks | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| (Total length in inches =) [4 + 1½] × 3 × 12 or equivalent This may be given in stages, e.g. (4 yards =) 4 × 3 × 12 (= 144 inches) (1 yard =) 1 × 3 × 12 (= 36 inches) (1/2 yard =) ½ × 3 × 12 (= 18 inches) AND with intention to add | M2 | M1 for use of ‘× 3 × 12’ with 4 or 1½ or 1 or ½ OR for [4 + 1½] × 3 (= 16½ feet) OR for [4 + 1½] × 12 (= 66) |
| (Total length in inches =) 198 (inches) | A1 | CAO |
| Organisation and Communication. | OC1 | For OC1, candidates will be expected to:
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| Accuracy of writing. | W1 | For W1, candidates will be expected to:
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