Exam tips

Exam tips

Exam tips

  • 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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