Questions using
Calculate
Outline
Describe
Explain
diagrams
1-3 marks
2-3 marks
3-4 marks
3 marks
1-4 marks
State the formula
Take note of the number of
Make
a number of
Make a number of unrelated
you are using then
Some questions
marks available
linked related points
points using sentences.
**Keep looking back at the question when
show your
using sentences.
Make a number of points
will require you
answering**
In a 3 mark question you
workings by
using sentences
Do not include a
to use a
need to make 3 points or 1 or
placing the correct
definition at the
Make
links
(use
Give/state/identify
What is meant by the
diagram which
2 points with some
numbers into the
start.
connectives)
1-3 marks
e
?
development.
may or may not
formula and
Answer in context
2 marks
Use an example to outline a
You will gain 1
require specific
In a 4 mark question you
arriving at an
factor or method
Provide a clear
mark for each
need to make 4 points or 2
answers from
answer
Key connectives:
For 2 marks you need to
definition of the
different point you
points with some
the data
Because…
make
one
point
and
develop
term
make
development of each.
If calculating
This leads to…
Think: Study the
it
Make sure your
You do not need to
exchange rates, to
As a result…
You may include a definition
For 3 marks you should make
information carefully
answer contains 2
write a lengthy
convert sterling
as
one
of
your
points.
2
points
and
develop
one.
before you answer
(£) into foreign
facts
sentence for each
Answering in context
Your answer must be in
Axes: Understand
currency you
point you make
Extend your
Note: A list of points with no
To help put an answer
context (linked to the
what the axes show
multiply
by
the
development will only score 1 mark
Make sure your
into context, think about
understanding of
business).
exchange rate, to
and highlight labels if
the kind of product the
points are
the term by
convert
from
a
necessary
Key connectives:
business produces and
different
writing an extra
foreign currency
Key connectives:
Units: Make sure you
For example…
who the competition is
sentence or by
into sterling (£) you
This is important because…
This is because…
in the market place.
provide the correct
Choice
divide by the
giving an
This helps a business to…
units
with
your
6 or 8 marks
exchange rate
This means that…
example
answer
Discuss
Assess
Using your knowledge of
Make a decision
6 or 8 marks
6 or 8 marks
busine /ec
ic , a e
about the best
You need to be evaluative and analytical. This involves
These will be linked to a business or economic context. Most
10 marks
method or
making a judgement between two
refer to a particular problem/benefit/opportunity faced by a
You will have to judge how important an issue
decision
problems/opportunities/benefits faced by a company and
business or an economy.
referred to in the case study is compared with at
Give 2 developed
offering some support in the form of reasons, causes,
least one other issue. Write 4 paragraphs:
explanations
consequences, etc.
To answer the question you have to offer a balanced answer
1 Explain why the issue highlighted is
containing linked
and/or attach some value to the points you are making, which
important
statements that
Write three paragraphs:
show your ability weigh up an issue and make a judgement about
2 Explain why a different issue is more
help to justify the
how important or significant it is. You will need to:
1 Explain why the problem/benefit/opportunity
decision
or less important
Apply your answer to the context
highlighted in the question is important
Use appropriate
3 Explain why a third issue is more or
business
Explain at least 2 effects
2 Explain why a different
less important
concepts and
Use appropriate business and economic terms
problem/benefit/opportunity might be more or less
4 Write a conclusion containing a
terms
Write 3 paragraphs:
important
judgement as to which issue is the most
Provide a
1 - Explain why the issue highlighted in the question is
3 Write a conclusion with a judgement as to
important and why
conclusion
important
which of the two problems/benefits/opportunities
You must write in context throughout your
2 - Explain why the issue might be more or less important
is the most important and why
Note: There is no right
answer to gain full marks.
or wrong answer in
or give an alternative viewpoint
terms of the choice you
Answer using the context provided in the case study (as
3 - Include a judgement as to which of the two effects is the
Key connectives
make as long as you
without context you cannot gain full marks).
…is important because…
most important and why. Consider what this depends on.
justify your answer.
…is more/less important because…
Key connectives:
An alternative view is…
Key connectives
Key connectives:
This will…
…is most important because…the consequence
…however…therefore…
This means that…
However…
of this…
…is important because…
The most effective
…is more/less important because
In conclusion, the overall effect…
…is more/less important because…
method is…because…
A better way would be…this is because
…however…
In the short-term…In the longer term
An alternative view is…
…therefore…
…is most important because…
…is most important because…the consequence of this…
Arguably
The extent to which… depends on…
The extent to which…depends on…
The extent to which… depends on…
Business Studies
Exam Technique Mat (GCSE)