What the Examiners are looking for??
4 types of skills they test.
1. Knowledge with understanding.
2. Application
3.Analysis
4. Evaluation
Knowledge with understanding:
The key words to look for in paper... Describe, State, List, Outline, What is meant by...., Give..., Define...., Identify..., Name.
Application
Here the key words...Explain how this business...., Why might company x...., Give an example from case study to..., Why might company z...., From the cast study outline...
Analysis
Analyse two factors...., Explain why..., Using accounting ratios, analyse...., Examine why the business....
Evaluation
Discuss.., Justify..., Consider..., Decide..., Which..., Evaluate..., Why do you think...., To what extent..., Do you agree.., Advise...., Assess..., Recommend....
How to improve your grade?
-Use your text book to guide you throught topics.
-Learning and recalling the work is necessary. If you recall you succeed and if you cannot, you will fail.
-Make sure you can explain your answers in detail and do not make simple statements unless a question asks you for a simple statement.
-Use past papers to reinforce revision.
- MOST IMPORTANTLY..... Keep It Simple and Structured, And Subject Specific!!
HOPE THAT HELPS EVERYONE! AND GUDDD LUUUCKKK!!