MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
OPEN ENDED QUESTIONS
(knowledge of command terms fundamental)
HL TOPICS
You'll have 5 minutes reading time when the test is presented to you
Focus and write your answers. Select the section you want to do. Think about how to construct your answer. Work on time management and use your time wisely.
Keep an eye on the time, and ensure you have time to review/make amendments before the time is up
Read the information in the question prompt carefully. Ensure you understand the data, descriptions, and details clearly. Use this information to guide your answer.
What area or DT topic(s) is the question drawing upon. Remember, for Paper2 and Paper 3 a case study may require you to use your knowledge of several related topics.
Plan your Answer
Plan your answers. Look at the command terms and points for the question to guide you. Use this information to plan how you will answer the question (e.g. How many points you will list; How much detail is needed; How you should organize your response) Pay attention to the marks and the Command Terms: together these will give you information about how to answer the question and how much information to put down.
When answering questions that use command terms such as "Explain," "Describe", "Analyse," or "Outline", organize your answers into clusters. A cluster is like a paragraph. Each cluster should have one idea, which is supported by details and example
App that helps you stay focus when you are at home / boarding studying