Extended Response Questions
7 mark questions
- Levelled response questions are the part of the final exams that many students find the most challenging
- The mark you achieve is based on the quality of your response to the question rather than marks being awarded for specific points
- Remember the examiners just want to see that you can apply your knowledge and understanding of a case study to a specific question
- The following guide will help you to express your knowledge and understanding in ways which will enable you to achieve the highest marks
- The 7 mark questions are in paper 1 at the end of each section
- You are required to complete three 7 mark questions in total
- There are 3 levels which can be awarded in a levelled response question. These are outlined below:
Level | Marks | Response |
1 | 1-3 |
Answer gives limited detail
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2 | 4-6 |
Answer includes a named example and includes developed statements (If no named example is given or the example given is inappropriate the highest mark which can be awarded is a 5)
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3 | 7 |
Answer includes a named example. Comprehensive and accurate statements are included in the answer and it includes place specific details
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