how to self mark essay questions?? (gcse)

honestly me too and teachers dont have time to mark either, but mainly i just look at the points which the mark scheme says and see if i included them. also looking at exemplars from your exam board are veryy helpful you can get an insight about what the examiners are looking for and they also include feedback with the marks

I must admit this is something we struggle with too. I always stick quite rigidly to things included in the mark scheme and mark quite strictly, but it seems that tutors are a bit more generous.

I believe the general trend is to mark positively, so even if something isn't in the mark scheme, if it's a valid point nevertheless, you'd probably still get a mark for it.

It's tricky though I agree.

so does that mean if i make valid points even in the exam i can still get full marks? wow thank u <3333

I must admit this is something we struggle with too. I always stick quite rigidly to things included in the mark scheme and mark quite strictly, but it seems that tutors are a bit more generous.
I believe the general trend is to mark positively, so even if something isn't in the mark scheme, if it's a valid point nevertheless, you'd probably still get a mark for it.
It's tricky though I agree.

for subjs like sociology, history or business how do u self mark an answer???? i nvrrrr understand the mark scheme n it's esp hard for sociology (like the 12 markers)