Question types Notes

2 Mark Knowledge Questions

  • Show sound understanding.

  • Minimum of TWO key words.

4 Mark Questions

  • Structure: 2 Paragraphs.

  • Content per paragraph:

    • Give clear/sound knowledge clearly explained.

    • Give an example from the case study to support your point.

    • The example tells us HOW it will work in real-life according to the case study and demonstrates your understanding

  • Breakdown: 2 Knowledge, 2 Application

6 Mark Question (Explain)

  • Structure: 2 paragraphs.

  • Content per paragraph:

    • Give one sound knowledge point (concept, disadvantage, advantage) – Knowledge.

    • Support the knowledge point with evidence from the case study. Give an example from the case study of how this will work – Application.

    • For analysis begin with Therefore or This leads to or This could result in… AO3 – what is the effect, impact or consequence.

  • Breakdown: 2 Knowledge, 2 Application, 2 Analysis

6 Mark Question (Do you think…)

  • Time: Spend 6 minutes on this question.

  • Stay FOCUSED on the question.

  • Start with your knowledge point – 1K.

  • Then explain why (analysis) – 1 AN.

  • Give another knowledge point – 1K.

  • Then explain why (analysis) – 1 AN.

  • Then start with However and give an argument – 1 EV.

  • End of by saying: In my Judgement… (the reason why you think this). Ensure to explain your answer IN CONTEXT- 1 EV.

  • Breakdown: 2 Knowledge, 2 Analysis, 2 Evaluation

8 Mark Questions

  • Three types:

    • 4 Knowledge, 4 Application

    • 4 Knowledge, 4 Analysis

    • 2 Knowledge, 2 Application, 4 Analysis

8 Mark Question (Case Study Mentioned)

  • If there is mention of the case study in the question = 4K + 4APP

    • Give one sound knowledge point (concept, disadvantage, advantage) – Knowledge

    • Support the knowledge point with evidence from the case stud. Give an example from the case study of how this will work – Application

  • Breakdown: 4 Knowledge 4 Application

8 Mark Question (No Case Study Mentioned)

  • If there is no mention of the case study in the question = 4K + 4AN

    • Give one sound knowledge point (concept, disadvantage, advantage)– Knowledge

    • For analysis begin with Therefore or This leads to or This could result in… AO3 – what is the effect, impact or consequence

  • Breakdown: 4 Knowledge 4 Analysis

8 Mark Question (Explain two reasons why…)

  • There will be mention of the case study in the question

    • 2 paragraphs

    • For each paragraph:

      • Give one sound knowledge point (concept, disadvantage, advantage)– Knowledge

      • Support the knowledge point with evidence from the case stud. Give an example from the case study of how this will work – Application

      • For analysis begin with Therefore or This leads to or This could result in… AO3 – what is the effect, impact or consequence. This needs to be developed.

      • This means TWO EFFECTS need to be given

  • Breakdown: 2 Knowledge 2 Application 4 Analysis

12 Mark Question (3 Paragraphs – Two Options)

  • First paragraph:

    • Define the concept and use the key words to get the full mark– AO1 x 1

    • Give three positive effects on the business

    • Start with HOWEVER, and proceed to give two negative effects on the business

    • Here you have already started evaluating

  • Second paragraph:

    • Repeat the above

  • Third paragraph:

    • This is your conclusion

    • Begin with, in my judgement (use the question to complete this sentence) and give one reason why you believe this.

    • Say why you have not selected the other option reject the alternative

    • DO NOT repeat anything you have already mentioned.

  • Long term considerations

  • Short term considerations

12 Mark Question (4 Paragraphs – Three options)

  • First paragraph:

    • Define the concept and use the key words to get the full marks

    • Give two positive effects on the business

    • Start with HOWEVER, and proceed to give one negative effects on the business

    • Here you have already started evaluating

  • Second paragraph:

    • Repeat the above

  • Third paragraph:

    • Repeat the above

  • Fourth paragraph:

    • This is your conclusion

    • Begin with, in my judgement (use the question to complete this sentence) and give one reason why you believe this.

    • Say why you have not selected the other option reject the alternative

    • DO NOT repeat anything you have already mentioned.

  • Long term considerations

  • Short term considerations