1. Modern Studies
Study Tips N5.

2. Staff Mr Forbes Mr Snedden Mrs Reynolds
Passionate, enthusiastic , approachable

3. Exam parts Exam paper- 80 marks, 2 hours and 20 minutes
Assignment- written in class, 20 marks, 1 hour.

4. Topics Covered S3- Development in Africa, Crime and the Law
S4- Democracy*, World Power- The USA
Pupils who have picked up the subject in S$ have been given access to missed notes plus specific classes will be offered (lunch/afterschool)

5. What's in the Exam The exam is three sections: Section 1- Democracy*
Section 2- Crime and the law
Section 3- DIA or The USA

6. Types of Questions
There are two styles of question- knowledge and skills
Knowledge- targeted at learned knowledge, 4, 6, 8.
Pupils are asked for a specific number of points it is important they do not write extra.
PEE*

7. Types Continued Skills:
Three questions they require no prior knowledge.
Conclusions
Selective
Option/choice
Structure!

8. Assignment 20 marks Completed in exam conditions in class
We cannot read drafts
Practice at home
Above average national result

9. Tips Approach teachers DON’T BUY TEXTBOOKS Use the structure given
Read around the subject