Year 11 examination preparation Command words used in
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Year 11 examination preparation
Command words used in the exam Below is a list of typical ‘one mark’ command words which test factual knowledge and often be used to form ‘part’ questions a), bii) and so on Plot How many…. Identify Tick the most relevant What level State Name Which of the following Give (an example/advantage) Select When Classify Complete (the statements/gaps) Briefly describe/define/outline
Command words used in the exam Below is a list of typical ‘two or more mark’ command words which require more detail than one mark answers. They involve the candidate giving a series of points which must be linked in order to achieve the marks The number of marks available will indicate the depth of required answer Describe Compare Explain
Command words used in the exam Typical command words used in extended answer questions (6 mark question) These demand linkage of points Discuss Assess/evaluate explain
Todays task You are to answer the following question which is an extended question worth 6 marks Discuss the use of target setting to improve Ethans performance in athletics You need to think about the following before answering: What is the command word ? What topic area is it asking you to talk about? How can it be linked to other areas
Top scoring responses Each group has a top scoring response to the question you have just answered As a group you are to make a list as to why they achieved 6/6 What could you add to your answer?