Exam technique (qn 3a)Aim: to understand how to answer the 3a type

question.

Starter:

1)Briefly outline two important events in the life of Servius Tullius.

[5 marks]

Swap answers

Use your level descriptor sheet to

help you.

The exam so far…

Question 1: [5 marks] Knowledge only: Explain 2 events.

Question 2a: [4 marks] Factual knowledge

Question 2b: [4 marks] Understanding of importance

Question 2c: [5 marks] Evaluation of a source- reliable?

Extract from Livy/ Virgil

Question 3a: 14 marks!Again, another extract from Livy/ Virgil

Question (usually):In what way does help us understand …

Requirements:

Factual Knowledge

[4 marks]

Understanding

[5 marks]

Interpretation and

evaluation[5 marks]

Example (2011)

Read the responses

• 1) Highlight/ underline each of the 3 requirements:• Use of factual/ specific knowledge• Importance/ understanding • (putting it in a bigger picture)

• Evaluation of the source• (is it reliable- how useful is it?)

Summary: S&T’sAnswer Strength Target

12

Lets have a go together

Factual Knowledge

Importance

Evaluation

Mark scheme

Use the AOs as a structure!!

Start by showing that you know what is going on (knowledge)(AO1).

Show that you know why the passage is important to the early development of Rome(understanding)(AO2).

Explain what L/V are trying to tell the Romans, any themes, questions of reliability, links to Augustus.(Evaluation)(AO3).

Over to you…

Plan and write…

• Use the previous 2 examples to help.

• Step 1: create a plan

• Step 2: Write it!