Cambridge IGCSE Physics (0625) Mark Scheme Decoder

Select a question type below to see exactly what earns and loses marks, then use the Practice tab to write and self-mark your own answers.

Cambridge IGCSEPhysics0625

Mark Scheme Decoder

Pick a question type to see exactly what the examiner wants — then try a practice question and get instant auto-marked feedback.

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What the examiner actually wants

1 mark

One correct physics term, law, formula, or unit. Formulae must be written correctly with correct symbols.

Mark point checklist

1Correct physics term, law, or quantity stated
2Correct unit or formula (if required)

✅ Earns marks

  • →The unit of [quantity] is…
  • →Newton's [law] states that…
  • →The formula for [quantity] is…
  • →[Variable] is directly proportional to…

❌ Loses marks

  • ✗Wrong symbols in formulae
  • ✗Missing units when asked for the unit
  • ✗Confusing scalar and vector quantities

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