The most misunderstood part of the mark scheme is the section. It doesn’t just count errors. It uses a holistic scoring ladder (typically 0 to 6 for content, 0 to 6 for structure & sentence control).

The mark scheme provides specific criteria for the two main sections of the test: Reading and Writing.

1–2 marks for identifying features like subheadings, bullet points, or paragraphs that aid the reader. Writing Section (Section B) The writing portion is typically graded out of using a specific marking grid. Course Hero Cambridge Primary Progression Test English Mark Scheme

This test assesses the following Assessment Objectives (AOs):

The top mark scheme explicitly praises ambitious vocabulary. Keep a "Stage 5 Top Words" list:

(Point + Evidence, not just Point).