Developing the quality of our written communication (QWC)
OMG! I can’t do these
QWC questions. Where
do I start? :(
To make good progress with your learning you should be able to identify and
replace keywords and command words from GCSE exam papers
To make better progress with your learning you should be able to answer
questions from GCSE exam papers
To make best progress with your learning you should be able to write extended
answers to quality of written communication GCSE exam questions
“Describe the benefits and possible problems that may result from the use of
hormones to regulate human reproduction. You should refer to fertility drugs
and contraceptives in your answer.
To gain full marks in this question you should write your ideas in good English.
Put them into a sensible order and use the correct scientific words.”
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Scientific key points to include
Oral contraceptives:
contain oestrogen and/or progesterone
Stop FSH being made
no eggs are produced
prevent (unwanted) pregnancy by preventing egg release
regulate the menstrual cycle / periods
prolonged use may prevent later ovulation / cause infertility
side-effects on female body include circulatory problems, weight
gain, nausea, headache, breast cancer and mood swings
use may result in increased promiscuity / increase in STD’s / STI’s
Fertility drugs:
contain FSH/LH
makes eggs
more chance of pregnancy
can enable woman to become pregnant by stimulating egg release
may result in multiple births
there are problematic side effects of drug
“Describe how hormones are used to manipulate the fertility of women.
To gain full marks in this question you should write your ideas in good English.
Put them into a sensible order and use the correct scientific words.”
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Thx 4 the help. My lesson
was mint today. What
progress have you made
m8? :)
Remember…..
To make good progress with your learning you should be able to identify and
replace keywords and command words from GCSE exam papers
To make better progress with your learning you should be able to answer
questions from GCSE exam papers
To make best progress with your learning you should be able to write extended
answers to quality of written communication GCSE exam questions