Exam practise - KS3

Knowing "how to" answer the exam questions is really important

Quite often the examiners are looking for something really specific and although you know the science getting it written down in a way that scores you marks is more challenging

Identify the command word - what are they actually asking you to do?

The most common command words:

• Give - Only a short answer is needed

• Write - Only a short answer is required

• Describe - Recall some facts, processes, or events in an accurate wat

• Explain - make something clear or state the reason for something happening

• Compare - Give the similarities and differences between something

• Suggest - apply knowledge and understanding to a new situation

• Evaluate - Use the information and your knowledge to give points for and against and make a judgement