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here are some helpful tips that i put together for answering exam questions:
Read the questions carefully.
Underline the key verb(s) and circle the subject(s).
Especially be careful with plurals, this suggests that at least 2 bits of information is needed if not more.
Always try to integrate chemical equation(s) into your responses.
If the question states that it wants equation(s), then you must have them in your answer. So be careful not to forget it!!!
Use diagrams, graphs, or tables where applicable for when you are describing or explaining some things as it can save a lot of space and time.
Full sentences are not necessary and do not restate the question its a waste of time. Giving answers in point form or tables makes clear what you are saying and saves you time.
Try dividing questions into subsections and arranging them in logical order.
Use the amount of marks allocated on a question as a guide to how many bits of important information is needed and always try to write one or two extra bits of information than required.
If a question says 'describe' something and 'discuss' its importance or role in ..., then you need to split the marks between the two parts, say 3 for 'describe' and 3 for 'discuss'. If you feel that it is difficult to give 3 significant facts for the 'discuss' part, perhaps you could do a 4/2 split but a 5/1or 6/0 split would not be answering the question as asked.
When you respond to a question, assume that the marker knows nothing. So try to explain every little thing that you might think is obvious.
If a question contains a high difficulty level verb e.g. evaluate, assess, or justify, always first start off answering the question by defining, outlining, describing, comparing, and explaining the subject (noun) that is stated. For example:
1. define the subject(s)
2. outline it
3. describe or explain it
4. then finally evaluate, assess, or justify it
OR
1. define the subject
2. describe or explain it
3. evaluate, assess, or justify it
4. then move on to the next subject and do the same thing
Always plan before you respond to the complex questions. Use the above point as a guideline for planning.
Finally, when you completed a question, check that you have answered all parts.
good luck
Read the questions carefully.
Underline the key verb(s) and circle the subject(s).
Especially be careful with plurals, this suggests that at least 2 bits of information is needed if not more.
Always try to integrate chemical equation(s) into your responses.
If the question states that it wants equation(s), then you must have them in your answer. So be careful not to forget it!!!
Use diagrams, graphs, or tables where applicable for when you are describing or explaining some things as it can save a lot of space and time.
Full sentences are not necessary and do not restate the question its a waste of time. Giving answers in point form or tables makes clear what you are saying and saves you time.
Try dividing questions into subsections and arranging them in logical order.
Use the amount of marks allocated on a question as a guide to how many bits of important information is needed and always try to write one or two extra bits of information than required.
If a question says 'describe' something and 'discuss' its importance or role in ..., then you need to split the marks between the two parts, say 3 for 'describe' and 3 for 'discuss'. If you feel that it is difficult to give 3 significant facts for the 'discuss' part, perhaps you could do a 4/2 split but a 5/1or 6/0 split would not be answering the question as asked.
When you respond to a question, assume that the marker knows nothing. So try to explain every little thing that you might think is obvious.
If a question contains a high difficulty level verb e.g. evaluate, assess, or justify, always first start off answering the question by defining, outlining, describing, comparing, and explaining the subject (noun) that is stated. For example:
1. define the subject(s)
2. outline it
3. describe or explain it
4. then finally evaluate, assess, or justify it
OR
1. define the subject
2. describe or explain it
3. evaluate, assess, or justify it
4. then move on to the next subject and do the same thing
Always plan before you respond to the complex questions. Use the above point as a guideline for planning.
Finally, when you completed a question, check that you have answered all parts.
good luck
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