Exam technique

Theme 1 & 2 Command Word Structures

Throughout the two business papers the command words and structure of the papers are identical. So how we approach the questions in both papers is the same. This page contains videos discussing how you approach each of the command words, and also some modelling of how to answer some sample questions.

A guide to the colours and codes used in Business when marking exam responses. Click here to view.

Explain Questions~ 3 marks

Discuss Questions ~ 6 marks

'Discuss' exam technique


Discuss_Modelling.mp4

Modelling of a 'discuss' question


Questions requiring context

A short guide to writing in context and using OPIC

CONTEXT & OPIC.mp4

Analyse Questions ~ 6 marks

'Analyse' exam technique


Analyse_Modelling.mp4

Modelling of an 'analyse' question


Justify Questions ~ 9 marks

'Justify' exam technique


Justify_Modelling.mp4

Modelling of an 'Justify' question


Evaluate Questions ~ 12 marks

'Evaluate' exam technique


Evaluate_Modelling.mp4

Modelling of an 'evaluate' question