Geography exam techniques - BBC Bitesize (2024)

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How to answer geography exam questions? ›

The key here is to pay attention to the key 'command' or 'trigger' words in the title of the question. 'Assess' and 'Evaluate' are often used to prompt the student. With these questions it is key to offer a balanced argument that provides different perspectives on the topic at hand.

Always write in full sentences. Make either two or three points for a 6 or 9-mark question. Give reasons for each point. Use sentence starters such as 'This is because…'.

Successful geographic inquiry involves the willingness to ask, speculate on, and answer geographic questions about why things are, where they are, and how they got there.

- It is important to structure your individual paragraphs well; where possible, try and follow the PEE structure (Point, Evidence, Explain). State the point you are making, give an example to illustrate it, and explain how this example relates to the point you are making.

It is best addressed by either having a series of mini-conclusions at the end of each paragraph, and/or a statement of summative conclusion at the end of the answer. You have about 10/12 minutes to answer these questions. Word length should be 250-350 words.

Make your ​point​, give ​evidence/examples​, give an ​A grade explanation​, ​criticise​and then evaluate​. Within the 15 marker, you can also use diagrams to aid your explanation or argument as long as they are well integrated into the text and annotated.

To help organize space, geographers are concerned with asking three important questions about things in the world: • Where is it? Why is it there? What are the consequences of its being there?

How do you answer 4 markers in geography? ›

These are marked through response marking and how the student formats their answer. You need to state two points and elaborate upon them to achieve full marks. For example: explain how global warming can be caused.

These are all of the AQA command words for 6 mark questions. Remember as a rule you only need to do 2 PECE paragraphs if you know the subject in detail.

In GCSE Geography, the highest tariff questions are the 9 markers. They come up in all three papers. While they may seem daunting, using the right technique and a bit of practice, you can be picking up the marks every time, giving your grade a major boost.

These are marked through response marking and how the student formats their answer. You need to state two points and elaborate upon them to achieve full marks. For example: explain how global warming can be caused.