How To Answer The Questions

Question 1

How many examples are needed in Question 1 to show full width of knowledge

Answer 1

6 in order to show the most depth of knowledge, however 1 for each para is fine if understanding is good.

Question 2

Basic Structure of a question 1 PEE

Answer 2

Point- Identify a feature/function of the issue
Evidence- What do you know about that feature or function?
Examples- Provide one or two examples of that feature/function in action

Question 3

How long should be spent on the question?

Answer 3

15 minutes

Question 4

Structure of a question 2 is…

Answer 4

Point- What have you identified from the source?
Explain- Explain that issue, referring to the source
Evidence- What do you know about that issue in action?
Link- How is it an example of that issue?

Question 5

Is outside knowledge from the sources needed in question 2

Answer 5

Q2 questions are based entirely around the source and there is no need to deviate or digress from the topics and themes in the source.

Question 6

What is the designated paragraph structures for the first 2 paragraphs of a question 3

Answer 6

1. Both sources agree that + why they agree. However they both disagree that. 2 AO2
2. Repeat of 1st para.

Question 7

What is the question asking you to state in a Q4?

Answer 7

To what extent do you agree

Question 8

Simplified overall structure of a q4

Answer 8

Introduction (eg. what is FPTP)
- Factor 1 (either in support or challenging)
- Factor 2 (either in support or challenging)
- Factor 3 (either in support or challenging)
- Factor 4 (either in support or challenging)
- Judgement- answer the question!

Question 9

How many paragraphs are required for q 4

Answer 9

6

Question 10

How much time should be spent on a q4 and how many marks are available

Answer 10

Half an hour (minute a mark)

Question 11

What should you state in the introduction of a Q4

Answer 11

Make your initial view/opinion on the question evident. Briefly explain both sides of the argument.

Question 12

What is the structure for each factor 1-4

Answer 12

PEA: Start each paragraph with the factor (in support or challenging the question) you have chosen and
support it with evidence and analyse why some people may take this perspective.
Challenge: Then move onto why some people might challenge this view.
Evaluation: “Therefore it can be concluded…” This is where you make an
evaluation of this factor in relation to the question, and your line of
argument.

Question 13

How should you write the 3rd paragraph of a question 3

Answer 13

Your overall Judgement of the question, saying which source is better and why