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MARK SCHEME FOR SCHOOL-BASED ASSESSMENT UNIT 1
MARKS
Allocation of Marks for Interview Report (60 Marks)

1. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES (4)

 Aim and at least two objectives of the interview report clearly stated and 4
relevant to the topic chosen.

 Aim and one objective of the interview report clearly stated and relevant
3
to the topic.

 Aim and at least two objectives of the interview report bearing relevance 2
to the topic but not clearly stated.

 Aim and one objective of the interview report bearing relevance to the 1
topic but not clearly stated.

2. DATA COLLECTION (8)

 The method(s) of investigation clearly stated. 1-2

 Adequate justification for the method(s) used. 1-3

 A statement or explanation of limitations. 1-3

3. REVIEW OF INDUSTRY (6)

 Thorough treatment of literature related to venture. 5-6

 Fair treatment of literature related to venture. 3-4

 Inadequate treatment of literature related to the venture. 1-2

4. PRESENTATION OF INTERVIEW REPORT (12)

 Candidate adequately captured the mindset, characteristics, creativity and 9-12
innovation of the entrepreneur, and the processes, practices and
challenges of venture creation.

 Candidate moderately captured the mindset, characteristics, creativity and 6-8
innovation of the entrepreneur, and the processes, practices and
challenges of venture creation.

 Candidate minimally captured the mindset, characteristics, creativity and 3-5
innovation of the entrepreneur, and the processes, practices and
challenges of venture creation.

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