Developing the Quality of Written Communication in Science AQA Core Science Unit B1 B1.2.2

What questions could you ask to find out more about this image?

How do doctors find out about these sort of diseases? What do you know about the pituitary gland? The image shows cancer of the pituitary gland What symptoms might this person have had?

Why is the quality of written communication about science important?

“Describe the benefits and possible problems that may result from the use of hormones to regulate human reproduction. You should refer to fertility drugs and contraceptives in your answer. To gain full marks in this question you should write your ideas in good English. Put them into a sensible order and use the correct scientific words.” Where do we start?

To make good progress with your learning you should be able to identify and replace keywords and command words from GCSE exam papers To make better progress with your learning you should be able to answer questions from GCSE exam papers To make best progress with your learning you should be able to write extended answers to quality of written communication GCSE exam questions

Is this question challenging?

Where are the keywords in the question? Can you underline them?

What are the command words in this question? Can you circle them?

Are there any ‘difficult’ keywords in the question? Can you replace them? Space around you e.g. eyes, skin Muscle or gland Nerve cell Change in environment

So what’s the answer? Space around you e.g. eyes, skin Muscle or gland Nerve cell Change in environment

OMG! I can’t do these QWC questions. Where do I start? :( R Underline keywords Circle command words Replace ‘difficult’ words

To make good progress with your learning you should be able to identify and replace keywords and command words from GCSE exam papers To make better progress with your learning you should be able to answer questions from GCSE exam papers To make best progress with your learning you should be able to write extended answers to quality of written communication GCSE exam questions

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R Reduces chance of ovarian cancer More effective (in preventing pregnancy) No pills to remember for 7 out of 28 days Doesn’t have to be taken at the same time every day Less chance of headaches Less chance of forgetting Lower dose of hormone Fewer side effects

To make good progress with your learning you should be able to identify and replace keywords and command words from GCSE exam papers To make better progress with your learning you should be able to answer questions from GCSE exam papers To make best progress with your learning you should be able to write extended answers to quality of written communication GCSE exam questions

“Describe the benefits and possible problems that may result from the use of hormones to regulate human reproduction. You should refer to fertility drugs and contraceptives in your answer. To gain full marks in this question you should write your ideas in good English. Put them into a sensible order and use the correct scientific words.” R Where do we start? Good Bad Control Make eggs Stop eggs R

“Describe the benefits and possible problems that may result from the use of hormones to regulate human reproduction. You should refer to fertility drugs and contraceptives in your answer. To gain full marks in this question you should write your ideas in good English. Put them into a sensible order and use the correct scientific words.” What does describe mean? Write a detailed answer that covers what happens, when it happens and where it happens. The question will let you know how much of the topic is to cover. Talk about facts and characteristics.

To gain full marks in this question you should write your ideas in good English. Put them into a sensible order and use the correct scientific words.” 0 marks Level 1 (1-2 marks) Level 2 (3-4 marks) Level 3 (5-6 marks) No relevant content. There is a brief description of the what the two hormone treatments do. There is at least one benefit and/or problem stated for both. There is a scientific description of what the two hormone treatments do and there is at least one benefit and one problem stated for both. There is a clear and detailed scientific description of what the two hormone treatments do. There are at least one benefit and problem described for both. What does this mean?

“Describe the benefits and possible problems that may result from the use of hormones to regulate human reproduction. You should refer to fertility drugs and contraceptives in your answer. To gain full marks in this question you should write your ideas in good English. Put them into a sensible order and use the correct scientific words.” R What do we know? Good Bad Control Make eggs Stop eggs Which keywords do you need?

Oral contraceptives: Contain oestrogen and/or progesterone Inhibits/stops FSH being made No eggs produced Benefit; Prevent (unwanted) pregnancy or prevent egg release Benefit; Regulate menstrual cycle / periods Problem; Prolonged use may prevent later ovulation / cause infertility Problem; Side-effect on female body e.g. circulatory problems / weight gain / nausea / headache /breast cancer / mood swings Problem; May result in increased promiscuity / increase in STD’s / STI’s Fertility drugs: Contain FSH/LH Stimulates/makes eggs Benefit; More chance of pregnancy Benefit; Can enable woman to have children or to become pregnant or stimulates egg release/IVF treatment Problem; multiple births Problem; side effects of drug To gain full marks in this question you should write your ideas in good English. Put them into a sensible order and use the correct scientific words.” How can we answer this question?

“Describe the benefits and possible problems that may result from the use of hormones to regulate human reproduction. You should refer to fertility drugs and contraceptives in your answer. To gain full marks in this question you should write your ideas in good English. Put them into a sensible order and use the correct scientific words.” Oral contraceptives contain oestrogen and/or progesterone, this means that they stop FSH being made so no eggs are produced. A benefit is that it would prevent (unwanted) pregnancy or to prevent egg release, this can help to regulate periods. A problem would be that prolonged (long term) use may cause infertility or there are side-effects such as mood swings. Fertility drugs contain FSH/LH which helps to make eggs. A benefit is that there is more chance of pregnancy so it can enable woman to have children or to become pregnant. Problems are that they can cause multiple births or side effects.

Oral contraceptives: Contain oestrogen and/or progesterone Inhibits/stops FSH being made No eggs produced Benefit; Prevent (unwanted) pregnancy or prevent egg release Benefit; Regulate menstrual cycle / periods Problem; Prolonged use may prevent later ovulation / cause infertility Problem; Side-effect on female body e.g. circulatory problems / weight gain / nausea / headache /breast cancer / mood swings Problem; May result in increased promiscuity / increase in STD’s / STI’s Fertility drugs: Contain FSH/LH Stimulates/makes eggs Benefit; More chance of pregnancy Benefit; Can enable woman to have children or to become pregnant or stimulates egg release/IVF treatment Problem; multiple births Problem; side effects of drug To gain full marks in this question you should write your ideas in good English. Put them into a sensible order and use the correct scientific words.” How can we answer this question?

To make good progress with your learning you should be able to identify and replace keywords and command words from GCSE exam papers To make better progress with your learning you should be able to answer questions from GCSE exam papers To make best progress with your learning you should be able to write extended answers to quality of written communication GCSE exam questions Thx 4 the help. My lesson was mint today. What progress have you made m8? :)

“Describe how hormones are used to manipulate fertility of women. To gain full marks in this question you should write your ideas in good English. Put them into a sensible order and use the correct scientific words.” R Underline keywords Circle command words Replace ‘difficult’ words R What do you know? Which keywords do you need?