Exam skills 3 (AQA GCSE Design and Technology): Quizzes
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What do extended answer questions require to demonstrate comprehensive understanding?
What do extended answer questions require to demonstrate comprehensive understanding?
Multiple justified points working together
What structure do explain or justify questions typically require?
What structure do explain or justify questions typically require?
Two-part: fact then justification
Why is connecting your knowledge to the specific context crucial in extended answers?
Why is connecting your knowledge to the specific context crucial in extended answers?
Facts alone won't earn full marks
How many substantial points should you aim to develop for a 6-mark explain question?
How many substantial points should you aim to develop for a 6-mark explain question?
Three substantial points
What is the purpose of using linking words like 'because' and 'therefore' in extended answers?
What is the purpose of using linking words like 'because' and 'therefore' in extended answers?
Show cause and effect relationships
What must evaluate or discuss questions demonstrate?
What must evaluate or discuss questions demonstrate?
Multiple perspectives & balanced conclusion
What should you present in evaluation answers to show sophisticated thinking?
What should you present in evaluation answers to show sophisticated thinking?
Both advantages and disadvantages
Which word is particularly useful for signalling a shift to discussing disadvantages?
Which word is particularly useful for signalling a shift to discussing disadvantages?
However
What is the typical mark allocation for evaluation questions?
What is the typical mark allocation for evaluation questions?
8-10 marks
What do evaluate/discuss questions require that explain/justify questions do not?
What do evaluate/discuss questions require that explain/justify questions do not?
Balanced analysis & reasoned conclusions