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QQuality of uality of
WWritten ritten
CCommunicationommunication
QQuality of uality of
WWritten ritten
CCommunicationommunication
(Also known as QWC!)(Also known as QWC!)
What is QWC?
• QWC is where your ability to write an answer in good English is assessed.
• For the question, you will be able to achieve a total of six marks.
What is Needed in a QWC Question?
• Make sure your handwriting is neat.
• Your spelling, punctuation and grammar are correct.
• You have organised your answer well and have used important Scientific words – not just “it” or “the.”
What Should I Think About To Gain QWC
Marks?• Appropriate capital letters and full stops.
• Use a full range of punctuation throughout your answer, including apostrophes and commas.
• Always use scientific terms that you will have learned in class.
• Write in paragraphs, or use suitable sub-headings to help organise your answer.
Where is QWC Assessed?
• In all GCSE and A Level Science Examinations.
• A question with marks awarded for QWC will say the following;– “In this question you will be assessed on using
good English, organising information clearly and using specialist terms where appropriate.”
• It is clearly indicated – look out for it!
Basic Knowledge: 1-2 Marks
(Grade F) • Your answer shows a simple
understanding.
• Little organisation or scientific detail given.
• Weak punctuation, poor spelling and grammar.
Clear Knowledge: 3-4 Marks
Grade C• Knowledge expressed is accurate, and your
answer shows a clear understanding.
• Structured and organised, with use of some specialist science terms.
• Good level of spelling, punctuation and grammar.
Detailed Knowledge: 5-6 Marks
Grade A• Knowledge expressed is full and accurate, it
is also appropriate to the situation. Your answer shows a detailed understanding, this is supported by evidence given.
• Well organised and logically ordered using a wide range of appropriate scientific terms.
• Excellent spelling, punctuation and grammar.
QWC Physics Example
Example of a 6 Mark Answer
Example of a 3 Mark Answer
Example of a 1 Mark Answer
QWC Chemistry Example
Example of a 6 Mark Answer
Example of a 3 Mark Answer
Example of a 2 Mark Answer
QWC Biology Example
Example of a 5 Mark Answer
Example of a 4 Mark Answer
Example of a 1 Mark Answer
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