This document provides exam techniques on how to answer Cambridge AS level Economics exam. It includes detailed explanation on the command words that would appear on the real exam and how to answer based on these command words. It also includes microeconomics revision ppt.
Understanding command words in exam
questions
Level:
AS, A-Level
Command What it means Guidance
word
Analyse examine in detail to show meaning, You should write an answer that
identify elements and the relationship shows how the points in your
between them answer link together, avoiding
unnecessary detail.
Assess make an informed judgement You should write about both
sides of a particular issue and
then come to a supported
conclusion about which, if any, is
best.
Calculate work out from given facts, figures or You should give a clear answer
information that includes the units involved
e.g. $US.
Comment give an informed opinion You should give a view on a
particular issue based on
evidence and not unsupported
opinion.
Compare identify/comment on similarities and/or You should make sure that your
differences answer really does compare two
things in terms of their similarities
and differences and not just state
what these things are
Consider review and respond to given You should make a brief point
information that contains some evaluation.
Define give precise meaning You should make sure that any
definition is correct.
Demonstrate show how or give an example You should clearly show that your
answer is drawn on evidence.
Describe state the points of a topic / give You should give appropriate
characteristics and main features knowledge of a particular topic or
issue.
Discuss write about issue(s) or topic(s) in depth You should give a balanced
in a structured way account of both sides, for and
against, an issue or argument.
Evaluate judge or calculate the quality, You should aim to make a
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