Exam technique and answering extended questions
I can develop AO3 skills to approach the extended answer questions with confidence.
Exam technique and answering extended questions
I can develop AO3 skills to approach the extended answer questions with confidence.
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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
In long answer questions it is better to recall as much of the topic as possible.
It is important to recall the specific knowledge relevant to the question but then apply that knowledge and develop the knowledge based on the command word. Simply just recalling knowledge will only hit AO1 marks awarded.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
demonstrating the arm action on poolside
giving teaching points about the leg action
supporting under the torso to stay afloat
holding a noodle to practice a leg kick
separate information into components and identify the characteristics
present key points and provide strengths and weaknesses of an idea
judge from available evidence
support a case with evidence
Exit quiz
6 Questions
knowledge of the topic area in the question
application to the context/sport in the question
the skills as determined by the command word