Types of Question (Leaving Cert Politics and Society): Quizzes
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How many marks in total are short answer questions worth in the Politics and Society exam?
How many marks in total are short answer questions worth in the Politics and Society exam?
50 marks
What is a key advantage of using concise definitions in short answer questions?
What is a key advantage of using concise definitions in short answer questions?
Saves valuable writing time during exam
Which study method is recommended for memorising definitions for short answer questions?
Which study method is recommended for memorising definitions for short answer questions?
Flashcards or apps like Quizlet
How many marks are data-based questions worth in the Politics and Society exam?
How many marks are data-based questions worth in the Politics and Society exam?
150 marks
What type of data-based questions typically carry higher marks?
What type of data-based questions typically carry higher marks?
Questions requiring comparison
What media formats should students recognise as part of media literacy?
What media formats should students recognise as part of media literacy?
Digital vs print, broadsheet vs tabloid
What structure should be used for short essays in data-based questions?
What structure should be used for short essays in data-based questions?
Point-thinker-statistic-opinion
How many marks is each discursive essay worth in the Politics and Society exam?
How many marks is each discursive essay worth in the Politics and Society exam?
100 marks each
How many main points should a discursive essay be structured around?
How many main points should a discursive essay be structured around?
Four to five main points
What is the recommended strategy for using thinkers in each essay paragraph?
What is the recommended strategy for using thinkers in each essay paragraph?
Use one thinker per paragraph
What is the minimum number of thinkers to include in a discursive essay?
What is the minimum number of thinkers to include in a discursive essay?
At least two thinkers
How many statistics should be included per paragraph in a discursive essay?
How many statistics should be included per paragraph in a discursive essay?
One statistic per paragraph
When should you decide which side to favour in a discursive essay conclusion?
When should you decide which side to favour in a discursive essay conclusion?
Before you begin writing