Unit 3 – Exam buster Structure • 1 hr. 30 minutes • Answer all questions in section A • Q1-‐8 Multiple choice (4 X8) • Answer one question in section B • Q9 OR 10 • 4 components (4,8,12,16) • Total for paper 72 marks SECTION A Question 1 -‐ 8 • Multiple choice • 4 marks per question (4 X 8) • 1 mark correct answer • 1 mark definition (max 2 marks for definitions) • Development 2 marks • Rejection mark 3 marks available (use if required) • Total for section 32 marks SECTION 8 4 mark questions • KAA only • KNOWLEDGE 2 marks • APPLICATION 2 marks • 1 mark for use data in development 8 mark questions • KAA 4 marks (may or may not contain a definition) • Definition 1 mark • 2 points identified • 2 marks for identifying and developing each point (2 +2) • EV 4 marks • 2 points identified • 2 marks for identifying and developing each point (2 +2) • STRUCTURE – KAA (2) EV (2) KAA (2) EV (2) 12 mark questions • KAA 6 marks EV 6 marks • KAA 3 developed points required • Diagram 2 marks (if required) (maximum of 4 KAA marks if no appropriate diagram) • 1 Mark identification 1 mark development X3 • EV 3points required, 2 marks for each point • STRUCTURE -‐ DIAGRAM & EXPLANATION (2) KAA (2) EV (2) KAA (2) EV (2) 16 mark questions • KAA 8 marks EV 8 marks • Award up to 4 development points (4x2 marks), or (3+3+2) or (2x4 marks) • CAP at 6 marks if case is not referenced • EV 8 marks (4x2 marks), or (3+3+2 marks) or (2x4 marks) • STRUCTURE -‐ KAA (2) EV (2) KAA (2) EV (2) KAA (2) EV (2) KAA (2) EV (2) General tips • • • • • Always write in clear paragraphs with a space between each paragraph Return to the question half way through writing to ensure you are answering the question Clear definitions are essential – definitions lacking detail will not be marked Evaluation must counteract the argument Ensure all diagrams are clearly and correctly labelled and explained
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