Revision Business Oxford AQA GCSE Guide. Explains how to answer exam-style questions with specific command words and based on how many marks. Explains what to expect in your GCSE Oxford AQA Exams.
Command Words:
State: Make sure to express in clear terms.
Example: 'State one characteristic of the course of the River Ouse in grid square 5754'.
Describe: To set out characteristics
Example: 'Using Figure 9, describe the distribution of areas with existing licenses for fracking in
the UK'
Explain: To give reasoning or purposes to your points
Example: 'Using Figure 12 and your own knowledge, explain how different landforms may be
created by the transport and deposition of sediment along the coast'
Discuss: Show BOTH sides by giving key points by building a balanced argument with
supporting details.
Example: 'Discuss the effects of urban sprawl on people and the environment. Use Figure 3 and
a case study of a major city in the UK'
Analyse: To break it down into parts and examine each in detail, stating its significance.
Example: Analyse the impact on easyJet’s performance of recent external events.’
Evaluate: Making a judgment about or give an opinion, backed up with supporting details
Example: 'Evaluate the effectiveness of an urban transport scheme(s) you have studied.’
Conclusion:
The conclusion consists of AJIM that answers the question.
A: Answer the Question. What do YOU feel is right or wrong?
J: Justify why you said that: Explain with examples and give
reasonings.
I: It depends: include the ‘depends on’ factor/short term long term
implications.
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