Exam skills

Question 1

What is the important rule about timing?

Answer 1

Don’t seek perfection on a question on a question at the expense of another.

Question 2

What do you write in a four marker?

Answer 2

Make one or two basic points backed up with detail.

Question 3

What do you write in a six marker?

Answer 3

Write two separate points in different paragraphs
Start the first paragraph with “firstly”
Start the second paragraph with “secondly”

Question 4

What is the minimum mark you get for writing 2 developed points in different paragraphs in a 6-8 marker?

Answer 4

5 marks

Question 5

What do you write in an 8-mark source comparison question?

Answer 5

2 detailed points in separate paragraphs: 1 on what they agree on, 1 on what they disagree on.
Use evidence for both points.
Write a conclusion to get full marks.