Before you start… • Read the information in the question very carefully! • Look at the number of marks available for each section – this will help you know how many different points to make. Tackling the question… • Jot down the points as they occur to you, then organise them into a logical order. • Underline key points in the question to help you identify all the ideas required. Tick these off as you check your answer. • Use your knowledge and the information given to you in the question. But remember – don’t copy information without explaining! • Make sure you include relevant specialist terms . Evaluation questions… • Mark up pros and cons as you go through the passage. • Start with a paragraph containing at least two pros . • Write a second paragraph containing at least two cons . • Refer to at least one ‘pro’ and one ‘con’ in your conclusion. Data questions… • Before you begin, jot down the main trends . • Which concept is the question addressing? Introduce it in the first part of your answer and refer back to it throughout. • Don’t just describe a graph, explai n it! Don’t forget! • Your use of spelling and grammar is important, so remember to check! • Be careful! Don’t give an incorrect explanation for a correct statement. p t P i T s p t t t P P P P P P P P P P P P P s s s s s s s P P P P i i i i i i i i T T s s s s s s s s s s s s P P Are you aiming for A* in your science GCSEs? Check out these top exam tips to help you get the grade you deserve! Good luck a i m h i g h a i m h i g h for the top grades www.pearsonschools.co.uk/AQAGCSEScience f t G o O r R P a E s f t t G G f f f f O t O r r a E E R o R P P a a a E s s s Pearson Ltd is committed to reducing its impact on the environment by using responsibly sourced and recycled paper. When you have finished with this Leaflet please recycle it R083 S11SCI00277