Exam Technique

Question 1

What are the 3 Es to develop your answers?

Answer 1

Explanation - E.g This means that ..

Evidence - e.g. This is shown by …

Example - For example

Question 2

What should you use to develop ‘Describe’, ‘Explain’ or ‘Evaluation’ questions?

Answer 2

Key Facts - provide basic knowledge

Evidence - use to expand the point

Question 3

What to do when asked to provide ‘Analysis’?

Answer 3

Applying key facts to a particular question. For example:

Make connections
Explain background
Identify implications

Question 4

What to do when asked to ‘Evaluate’?

Answer 4

Applying key facts to a particular question or statement. For example:

Make a supported judgement
Present a case for or against