Exam Technique

Exam Technique

1. Short questions

   • Define or what is meant by...
   • Describe
     • Make several points
   • State or Identify
     • Just a statment
   • Give an example

2. Medium questions

   • Explain
     • show that you understand the connections between things
   • Analyse
     • Talk about main features, then explain how or why these features work together to give the end result
   • Calculate
     • Always show workings

3. Long questions

   • Give reasons
     • Make points and then explain why they are relevant
   • Recommend/discuss/assess/which is mot appropriate/evaluate
     • Advantages and disadvantages
   • Do you think?
     • Back up point with evidence