Map questions (3-4 marks) – You need to: Graph questions (3-4 marks) – You need to: Pie chart questions (3-4 marks) – You need to: Use direction, distance and scale; Name places and features; Use map evidence to support answer (ie. Land use, physical features, etc); Use compass points (not ‘near to’, ‘above’, ‘left of’, etc – be specific! Plotting accurately (ruler!); Shade or colour correctly (refer to the key); Describe the trend – change over time; Talk about highs/lows/ anomalies; Back up with figures from graph. Read the key and slice of the pie chart correctly; Use of percentages to support answer; Compare slices/ proportions/sectors – back up with evidence; Rank order the sectors. Describe questions (3-4 marks) – You need to: Explain questions (4-6 marks) – You need to: Affect questions (4-6 marks) – You need to: Re-read question to check the focus; Elaborate your points – using the ‘so what?’ rule; Explain short and long term factors; Plan a logical answer; Include figures/ evidence/examples to back up points. Give positive AND negative statements; Explain short term and long term effects; Include different groups of people, either those given or some standard groups, ie. Unemployed, elderly, high income, etc; Be balanced! Say what you see! Describe the features there – see marks available for the number of points to make; Do not explain, unless asked to; Use evidence if available. Compare questions (3-4 marks) – You need to: Evaluate questions (6-14 marks) – You need to: Diagram questions (3-4 marks) – You need to: Highlight positive and negative aspects – be balanced when making points: Use data or examples to reinforce points; Add your reasoned opinion based on evidence; Discuss what other people might think; Make predictions. Use appropriate key words in the correct place; Annotate (more than just labels) – add a brief explanation of each step in the process; Add shading and directional arrows where appropriate. Talk about both places/pieces of data/diagrams, etc; Use comparative language (no marks without it!); Back up points with data (if available).