Question 3 Flashcards
What is The question asking and what are the command words?
Using the sources, assess whether xxx.
What AO’s are you being assessed on?
No AO1 marks. (Knowledge and understanding)
AO2 and AO3 marks available.
Therefore you must compare and contrast similarities and
differences AND consider competing points by analysing and evaluating
them.
Key things to remember about Q3
.Core element is to make an analytical comparison between the points/opinions they will agree and disagree on
. Reaching a conclusion is important, make a choice, select
an option:
• Which side of the debate do you support/endorse and why?
• Why do you reject or doubt the alternative position which has
been provided?
.Focus only on what the sources tell you and expand those points with
your explanation.
What is the exam structure of a question 3?
2 of SEDL
Sim- what do the sources agree on? AO2
E- Explain how they agree AO2
D- What do they disagree on?
L- Link this back to the argument you are assessing- what can you conclude? Pick a side AO3
Judgement- What side of the debate do you endorse? And why AO3
