1. 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).