Exam Technique Flashcards
(10 cards)
what is the structure of a 5 mark question
1 knowledge
2 application
2 analysis
how to get the marks in a 5 mark ‘explain’ question
1 K:
definition
2 A:
2 explicit references to case study
or answer question explicitly using case study
2 A:
explain in depth “this means that”
how to get the marks in a 5 mark ‘illustrate’ question
1 K:
definition or diagram with initial equilibrium
2 A:
explicit reference to case study
use case study to explain how you’ve drawn your diagram
2 A:
fully correct diagram (labels, shifts etc.)
what is the structure of a 10 mark ‘assess’ question
2 knowledge
2 application
2 analysis
4 evaluation
2 KAAs + 2 Evals
how to get the marks in a 10 mark ‘assess’ question
2 K:
identification of 2 factors/reasons
definitions
2 A:
answer the question using case study
explicit references to case study
2 A:
explain 2 points in depth using CHORs
diagram if necessary
4 E:
2 points
application
depth of explanation using CHORs
what is the structure of a 15 mark ‘discuss’ question
3 knowledge
3 application
3 analysis
6 evaluation
3 KAAs + 2 Evals
how to get the marks in a 15 mark ‘discuss’ question
3 K:
identification of 3 factors/reasons
key definitions
3 A:
answer the question using the case study
explicit references to case study
3 A:
explain 3 points in depth with CHORs
diagram if necessary
6 E:
application
depth of explanation using CHORs
what is evaluation
telling the examiner where to focus attention
directing the examiner to your way of answering the question
what are the 4 ways of evaluating
weigh up (prioritise) points on either side of the argument using evidence or theory
consider SR & LR impacts
state and question assumptions made in the theory
consider and weigh up impacts on key stakeholders (winners and losers)
how to do a CHOR
assume the examiner is not an economist, knows nothing
write every step out in detail
