markingscheme
nounUK /ˈmɑːkɪŋ skiːm/
US /ˈmɑːrkɪŋ skiːm/
A marking scheme is a plan that shows how a teacher will give points for work.
The teacher shared the marking scheme so we knew how to get full marks.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A set of rules for deciding how something is judged or scored.
The contest's marking scheme gave extra points for creativity.
3. A pattern of colors or symbols used to identify things.
The birds were tagged with a marking scheme of colored bands.
4. A written list showing the points awarded for each part of a test.
She checked the marking scheme to see where she lost marks.