Exam question structures

Question 1

How do you answer a 4 marker?

Answer 1

• definition
• example and explain x2

Question 2

How long should you take to answer a 4 marker?

Answer 2

6 minutes

Question 3

How do you answer a 6 marker? (AO3)

Answer 3

Between
Example (needs to be manipulated)
Within
Trend (use for each one)
Temporal
Anomalie
Spacial

Question 4

How do you answer a 6 marker? (AO1 and AO2)

Answer 4

• use case study knowledge
• don’t lift information
• use PEAL or FML for structure

Question 5

How long should you take to answer a 6 marker?

Answer 5

9 minutes

Question 6

How do you answer a 9 marker?

Answer 6

• 2 paragraphs
• conclusion

Question 7

How long should you take to answer a 9 marker?

Answer 7

14 minutes

Question 8

How do you structure a 20 marker?

Answer 8

• introduction (define and give main points with brief evaluation)
• 3/4 balanced paragraphs
• concusion

Question 9

How do you structure each paragraph?

Answer 9

Point
Evidence
Analysis
Counter
Evaluate

Question 10

How do you structure the conclusion?

Answer 10

Summary
Analysis (like do the benefits outweigh the costs or are there other factors at play)
Scale (time and space)
Synoptic (make links between topics)
Your thoughts (answer the question)

Question 11

How long should you take to answer a 20 marker?

Answer 11

30 minutes with 4 minutes to plan