Question tips

Question 1

3 mark question (describe)

Answer 1

> make three relevant points or two where one is developed (point plus linked reasoning e.g ‘this leads to’ ‘because’
you can include a definition
the answer must be rooted in the context

Question 2

3 mark question (explain)

Answer 2

> for three marks there will be one method identified and two clearly identifiable linked strands of explanation between the statements. these may contain connective words such as ‘this leads to’ ‘because’ etc
AS ITS EXPLAIN ONE METHOD, YOU CAN NOT GIVE THREE SEPARATE POINTS
AS ITS EXPLAIN ONE METHOD, YOU CAN NOT GIVE A DEFINITION
the answer must be rooted in the context of the question to secure all three marks.

Question 3

6 mark question - assessing two options

Answer 3

> make a judgement/point on one or both issues with some development/support , which includes at least two reasons/causes/consequences
the answer must be rooted in the context of the question
you must include balance. you can achieve this by giving reasons/causes/consequences for both options or giving a for and against argument for one of the options
the answer needs an overall conclusion
THE THREE Cs (context,counterbalance,conclusion)

Question 4

8 mark split question - advantage/disadvantage

Answer 4

> split the question into two fours(2x4 marks)
4 marks awarded for advantage with development and 4 marks awarded for disadvantage with development
within the answer there will be at least three clearly identifiable strands of explanation and reference to the context for each advantage/disadvantage considered. these may contain connective words such as ‘this leads to’ ‘because’ etc.
answer must be rooted in the context of the question

Question 5

8 mark question - assessing a situation

Answer 5

> there is chance that they will ask to assess 2 points
you need at least two suitable factors that are fully developed (includes at least two reasons/causes/consequences),evidence of balance both sides of the argument e.g advantages and disadvantages, context and a conclusion using the ‘it depends rule’
SPAG
remember the 3cs

Question 6

10 mark

Answer 6

> the word assess can also be ‘justify’ or ‘evaluate’ or ‘discuss’
there is no right and wrong answer. aim to make judgement with development
need two suitable factors that are fully developed, evidence of balance on both sides of argument e.g advantages and disadvantages, context, conclusion and the ‘it depends rule’
SPAG
use the 3cs