Strategies for answering Paper 1 question
a)
i)
Identify: Provide an answer from a number of possibilities.
State: Give a specific name, value or other brief answer without explanation or calculation.
Define: Give the precise meaning of a word, phrase, concept or physical quantity.
(1-2 mks)
ii)
Describe:Give a detailed account, Step by step, give an example where possible
Describe:Give a detailed account, Step by step, give an example where possible
(2 -4 mks)
b)
Explain:Give a detailed account including reasons or causes; Examples from the stimulus material should used to support the explanation.
Compare: Give an account of the similarities between two (or more) items or scenarios, referring to both (all) of them throughout. Comparison should be done concurrently.
Distinguish: Make clear the differences between two or more concepts or items.
Explain:Give a detailed account including reasons or causes; Examples from the stimulus material should used to support the explanation.
Compare: Give an account of the similarities between two (or more) items or scenarios, referring to both (all) of them throughout. Comparison should be done concurrently.
Distinguish: Make clear the differences between two or more concepts or items.
Analyze: Break down in order to bring out the essential elements or structure. Positives & Negatives should brought out.
(4-6 mks)
c) Evaluate, to what extent, discuss questions
Evaluate; Make an appraisal by weighing up the strengths and limitations. For every limitation recommend a solution.
Discuss: Offer a considered and balanced review that includes a range of arguments, factors or hypotheses that touches both sides. For every negative impact, recommend a solution. Opinions or conclusions should be presented clearly and supported by appropriate evidence.
To What Extent: Consider the merits and demerits or otherwise of an argument or concept. For the demerits recommend viable solutions. Opinions and conclusions should be presented clearly and supported with appropriate evidence and sound argument.
Justify: Give valid reasons or evidence to support an answer or conclusion.
(6-8 mks)
Answering Extended Response Part (c)
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Strategy for extended response
Strategy for extended response
Sample
Question Paper 1 Q2
Markscheme for Q2
Unmarked Student B Response
Unmarked Student E Response
Unmarked Student H Response
Marked Student B Response
Marked Student E Response
Marked Student H Response
Useful resource for Terminologies
What do the following abbreviated words mean in the "marked file"?
ReplyDeleteOC, R, TV,NE, JE