It is vitally important you read the questions carefully as the wording used indicates what the examiner is looking for and has a big effect on marks. It is also very important to llok at the number of marks available for each question and the amount of space given for your response.

1-2 Marks

Use Key terms and technical language only. Keep answers brief.

Give and Identify

These require two content points. 

Give two ways, identify two methods...

Outline

Point and development

6 Marks

Discuss

Two 6 mark questions one in each section. You must give balance of points.

Include advantages and disadvantages, link to the scenario to show contextual analysis

8 Marks 

Analyse

One 8 Mark question in section B. 

Several well developed points 

Link to scenario to show contextual analysis.

10 Marks

Assess

Two ten mark questions, one in each section. Multiple points to examine e.g.

Two options...

The effects on....

You must address both sides with pros and cons, link to scenario to show contextual analysis

12 Marks

Evaluate

Two 12 mark questions; one in each section makes up 25% of marks!

You must show structure, with an extended response...

I think...because...the effect is...leading to ...therefore...in the future...

Give developed points with pros and cons

Link to scenario

Clear, well justified conclusion.