Assertion

Question 1

What is the number of paragraphs needed for assertion?

Answer 1

• L3: 2 yes and 2 no paragraphs (7-8m), 3 yes and 2 no paragraphs (8m)

Question 2

How does one assert if a source agrees or disagrees with the question?

Answer 2

• read the statement in the assertion question
• read the sources
• decide if it agrees or disagrees

Question 3

How does one determine if a question is an assertion question?

Answer 3

• common phrasing: how far do you agree with this statement?

Question 4

What is needed in an assertion question (for sec 3)?

Answer 4

• answer the question ( I agree/disagree that…)
• agree/disagree because source A says (state message)
• evidence
• explain evidence

Question 5

What are the LORMS for assertion?

Answer 5

• L1: Writes about the statement, no valid source use / specific knowledge (1m)
• L2: Award 2 marks for one Y or N supported by valid source use, and an additional mark for each subsequent valid source use up to a maximum of 4 marks (2-4m)
• L3: Award 5 marks for one Y and N supported by valid source use, and an additional mark for each subsequent valid source use up to a maximum of 8 marks (5-8m) (for sec 3).