Case Study Exam: 6 mark question revision

L/O: to practice a 6 mark question for General Studies exam based on case study material.

Outcome: You will have developed answers for an example 6 mark question using the PEEL technique and case study material.

Starter:
As part of the case study exam, you will be asked questions on the materials provided (you will have a copy of the materials in the exam, you cannot take your class copy in the exam).  You will have a variety of question styles.  Today we are looking at the 6 mark question.

Question:

Source 4 reveals some concerns about having privacy laws for social media.

• Using information from Source 1 and Source 3, explain to what extent you think such concerns in Source 4 are justified.

PEEL technique

• Point - make your point
• Example - back it up with own experience, quote from stimulus material or figures
• Explain - how does the example answer the original question/point
• Link - use the language of the question and reiterate the point.

MARK SCHEME:

Level 3 (5-6 marks)

Cross-referencing, developed points and conclusions

Level 2 (3-4 marks)

Some development of points

Level 1 (1-2 marks)

Simple undeveloped points

0 marks

No relevance to question

Not attempted

NB A candidate who does not use Sources 1 and 3 should usually be awarded the lower
of the 2 marks in the appropriate mark band.

Case Study Exam: 4 mark questions revision

L/O: to practice 4 mark questions for General Studies exam based on case study material.

Outcome: You will have developed answers for two 4 mark questions using the PEEL technique and case study material.

Starter:
As part of the case study exam, you will be asked questions on the materials provided (you will have a copy of the materials in the exam, you cannot take your class copy in the exam).  You will have a variety of question styles.  Today we will look at the 4 mark questions

Questions:

• Using Source 2, identify and explain two answers people gave to the question “Why do you comment online?”  (4 marks)

• Using Source 1, identify and explain two reasons why people would troll others. (4 marks)

PEEL technique

• Point - make your point
• Example - back it up with own experience, quote from stimulus material or figures
• Explain - how does the example answer the original question/point
• Link - use the language of the question and reiterate the point.

MARK SCHEME:

Level 1 (1-2 marks)

Simple undeveloped points (identification only)

Level 2 (3-4 marks)

Some development of points

0 marks

No relevance to question

Not attempted