Exam technique revision

Question 1

What do we do when its an evaluate question

Answer 1

consider several opinions, ideas or arguments and come to a conclusion about their importance/success

Question 2

What do we do when its an assess question

Answer 2

consider several options or arguments and weigh them up so as to come to a conclusion about their effectiveness

Question 3

What do we do when its an to what extent question

Answer 3

form and express a view as to the merit or validity of a view or statement after examining the evidence available and/or different sides of an argument

Question 4

what structure can we use to write out paragraphs

Answer 4

PEACE
P - point
E - example/evidence AO1
A - application AO2 (this results in…leading to…)
C - criticise (however…..although….e.g. some things may not be relevant in other parts of the world)
E - evaluation and link BACK (overall….)

Question 5

ALWAYS WRITE A CONCLUSION AND INTRO, although it may be easier to write the introduction AFTER writing the essay

Question 6

What is a good way to remember how to write our conclusion

Answer 6

SASSY conclusions
S - summary (to conclude)
A - analysis ( however…or….this is clear by…)
S - scale ( long term vs short term?)
S - synoptic (can you make any links to other topics?)
Y - your thoughts (ANSWER THE QUESTION)

Question 7

Whats a good structure to use when answering the 6 mark data questions

Answer 7

PADL

P - pattern
A - anomaly
D - data manip
L - link

Question 8

What should our answers look like in the 6 mark data question

Answer 8

DETAILED, many many points
link back to the question, say for example ‘in figure….)
Effective data manipulation
Convincing and obviously thought out