Exam Technique

 

This section is devoted to improving your ability to answer the question. Many of these questions will be set as part of your homework, and others it is down to you to practise for yourself.

About the Exam

Each of the three exams is worth 50 marks, and has 5 questions. You have 1hr 15minutes to complete it and each paper is worth 25%.   The 5 questions are always:

  • Q1) A 4-mark question based on one or two sources.
  • Q2) A 9-mark question.
  • Q3 or Q4) Choose from a choice of 2 12-mark questions.
  • Choose either Q5 or Q6.
  • Q5a or Q6a) Always a 9-mark question asking you to explain your knowledge.
  • Q5b or Q6b) A 16-mark question which asks you to write a detailed essay answer.

 

Complete Exam Papers

Complete Medicine Exam Papers: Exam Paper One  |  Exam Paper Two  |

Complete Am West Exam Papers: Exam Paper One  |  Exam Paper Two  |

 

Mark Scheme

Here you will find a generic mark scheme to help you assess how to best improve and gain the maximum marks on the different questions.

 

Get me my grade!

I want a…

  A*  A   B   C   D   E

 

American West

Q1 4-markers | Q2 9-markers | Q3 / Q4 12-markers | Q5a / Q6a 9-markers | Q5b / Q5b 16-markers

 

Medicine

Q1 4-markers | Q2 9-markers | Q3 / Q4 12-markers | Q5a / Q6a 9-markers | Q5b / Q5b 16-markers

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