OCR GCSE PE - Developing exam technique

What does AO1 in GCSE PE stand for?

• Athletic Objective 1

• Analysis Outcome 1

• Advanced Observation 1

• Assessment Objective 1

Identify and State are two command words commonly used for which type of assessment objective?

• AO4

• AO3

• AO2

• AO1

AO2 answers require you to do what?

• Provide a simple keyword or definition

• Provide a sporting example / apply knowledge in a sporting context

• Analyse the impact of something on sports performance

• Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages

Explain the importance of AO2 in GCSE PE.

• AO2 is important in GCSE PE because it assesses students' ability to memorize facts and figures about physical education.

• AO2 is not important in GCSE PE because practical skills are not necessary in physical education.

• AO2 is not important in GCSE PE because it only focuses on theoretical knowledge and not practical application.

• AO2 is important in GCSE PE because it assesses students' ability to apply their knowledge and understanding of physical education in various contexts

Describe the components of AO3 in GCSE PE.

• Reading and writing essays to gain marks in the final exam

• Sitting and listening to lectures then recording notes

• Evaluating and improving performance through analysis

• Learning and memorizing facts about sport

What are the key points to remember when writing extended answers in GCSE PE?

• Use as many technical terms as possible

• Include personal opinions and experiences

• Carefully identify the impact that an AO2 has on a sporting performance or action

• Write in a casual and informal tone

How is AO1 assessed in the GCSE PE exam?

• Through a short essay question only

• Through multiple-choice questions and short-answer questions in the exam.

• By conducting a practical demonstration

• By submitting a research paper

Discuss the role of AO2 in the GCSE PE exam.

• AO2 is not relevant to the GCSE PE exam, its only practical PE

• AO2 refers to the application of knowledge and understanding in the context of physical education with reference to sporting examples

• AO2 only focuses on theoretical knowledge, not practical application

• AO2 is only important for written exams, not practical assessments

Explain the significance of AO3 in the GCSE PE exam.

• AO3 is not significant in the GCSE PE exam

• It refers to the Assessment Objective 3, which assesses the student's ability to evaluate and analyse performance. It is significant because it allows students to demonstrate their critical thinking.

• AO3 is only for extra credit and does not impact the final grade

• AO3 only assesses theoretical knowledge, not practical skills

The extended response question is worth how many marks

• 4

• 6

• 8

• 10

Answer explanation