Exam technique on the 9 mark question

Physical education

This unit will explore how best to achieve top marks in the examination with a particular focus on the extended answer questions.

Which command word would we see in a 9 mark question?

BUC is a suggested planning strategy to dissect a 9 mark question. Match the meaning of BUC.

knowledge of the topic area in the question

application to the context/sport in the question

the skills as determined by the AO3 command word

Match the sections when approaching an answer to a 9 mark question.

Analyse how interval training and fartlek training improves performance in netball. How would you BUC this 9 mark question?

Synoptic is making {{ }} between different topics.

How many 9 mark questions are there on each paper?

Which command word skill is to judge from available evidence?

Which training method is associated with the bench press?

Which nutrient in a balanced diet is required for muscle growth and repair?

Match the number of marks to each assessment objective for a 9 mark question.

The command word for a 9 mark question will be an {{ }} skill.