What to do if you are stuck on a question

What to do when you’re stuck on a question - the positive growth mindset model

• First read the question carefully. Underline key words and information.

• Write down a bullet point list of what topics the question is about - what things do you recognise from lessons?

• Write down any facts you know about those topics 

• Think carefully about what information you have, and what information you don’t have. What would it be useful to know in the context of the question? 

• Apply any of the things you’ve considered to the question

Remember: this method may not get you full marks on a question, but will get you method marks. In the first half of the paper there should be no questions that leave you feeling totally blank.