Effective Answering Techniques for 12 Markers

This video tutorial provides guidance on tackling 12-mark questions in A-level business exams. It covers understanding command words, structuring answers, and using logical chains of analysis. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of timing, practice, and applying knowledge in context. It also includes model answers for effective inventory control and brand benefits, offering practical examples to enhance understanding.

What is the command word often used in 12 markers?

• Summarize

• Analyze

• Evaluate

• Describe

Why is it suggested to make two points in your answer?

• To avoid answering the question

• To confuse the examiner

• To make the answer longer

• To show depth and range of knowledge

What is the purpose of using 'belts and braces' in your answer?

• To confuse the examiner

• To make the answer shorter

• To make the answer more stylish

• To ensure the answer is well-developed

What is the importance of reading the questions first in paper free?

• To save time

• To write faster

• To attack the context efficiently

• To skip unnecessary parts

How much time should you ideally spend on a 12 marker question?

• 14 to 16 minutes

• 30 to 35 minutes

• 10 to 12 minutes

• 20 to 25 minutes

What is the benefit of practicing questions under time constraints?

• To impress the examiner

• To get better at answering within the time limit

• To memorize answers

• To improve handwriting

What is a key technique for answering 12 markers?

• Using logical chains of analysis

• Ignoring the context

• Writing as much as possible

• Including personal opinions

What should you do to signal to the examiner that you understand the question?

• Include a conclusion

• Write a long introduction

• Paraphrase the question back

• Use complex vocabulary

What should you ensure when explaining a concept in your answer?

• It is unrelated to the question

• It includes personal anecdotes

• It is as brief as possible

• It is in context to the specified model or data

What is the suggested structure for answering 12 markers?

• Introduction, Body, Conclusion

• Question, Answer, Discussion

• Logical chain one, Logical chain two

• Summary, Analysis, Conclusion