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Make sure you answer the question. If there are two parts to a question ensure you answer both.

Make sure you use information given in the question. Use tables and graphs if given to back up your answer.
Always label diagrams with as much detail as you can.
Draw diagrams in pencil as you may need to make changes later.
Check your spelling, punctuation and grammar carefully as there may be extra marks awarded for this.
When drawing graphs always label the axes with their name and the units you are using e.g. Time (seconds).
When asked to draw a line of best fit, draw a line which has the same number of points on each side and goes through as many points as possible.
When doing calculations show your workings clearly you may pick up extra marks whether in Maths or another subject.
Always give the correct units in an answer to a calculation.

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