Exam technique and approaching the 6 mark extended questions
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can develop AO3 skills to approach the 6 mark question with confidence.
Key learning points
- Extended questions are marked using level descriptors.
- The hollistic approach to answering encompasses all three assessment objectives.
- The command word used in the question determines the AO3 skill required.
- The skill can be either anlayse, discuss, evaluate or justify.
Keywords
Analyse - separate information in components and identify the characteristics
Discuss - present key points or provide strengths and weaknesses of an idea
Evaluate - judge from available evidence
Justify - support a case with evidence
Common misconception
For a 6 mark answer, I have to make one knowledge point, two applications and three AO3's.
6 mark answers are marked holistically using a levelled response grid. Level descriptors are applied to the overall response. A quantative approach to answering these questions can be limiting to develop the breadth of knowledge and depth of AO3.
Teacher tip
Use the specification to guide on the topics to practice these questions. Look out for words such as evaluate and justify in the additional information column. Provide time to understand the skills required for each command words and how sentence connectives are useful.
Equipment
Level response grid from a mark scheme.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.How many six mark questions are there on each paper?
Q2.Which fitness component can be both static and dynamic?
Q3.Match the examples from swimming to the correct type of guidance.
Q4.Which is a recovery method to cause vasoconstriction of the blood vessels?
Q5.Match the number of marks to each assessment objective for a 6 mark question.
Q6.The for a six mark question will be an AO3 word.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which command word would we see in a six mark question?
Q2.Evaluate is to from available evidence.
Q3.Match the command word and description.
Q4.Match the sections of a know, apply and say why approach to answering.
Q5.Match the ITCH strategy for evaluate and discuss.
Q6.Analyse is to information into components and identify the characteristics.
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