Preparing students for 6-mark exam questions in science NE272

We know students struggle to write longer answer questions in science. This ranges from an inability to start resulting in a blank page, through to writing everything they know about a topic and failing to refer back to the question. This course explores a range of strategies to support students to answer 6 mark questions.

Summary

We know students struggle to write longer answer questions in science. This ranges from an inability to start resulting in a blank page, through to writing everything they know about a topic and failing to refer back to the question.  This course explores a range of strategies to support students to answer 6 mark questions.

 

Who is it for?

This course is for science teachers and subject leaders who wish to improve student's responses to 6 mark exam questions. 

What topics are covered?

This course covers:

  • The key features of 6 mark questions and how they are assessed
  • Strategies to help students structure and improve their answers
  • Practical activity based extended response questions
  • Practicing linking ideas from different topics
  • Strategies to aid recall

How will you learn?

This course is not facilitated. You can learn independently or with colleagues to directly address your individual needs.

How long is this course?

This course takes around 60 minutes to complete and you do not need to be online at any specific time. You can take the course at your own pace.

Outcomes

By the end of this course you will be able to:
  • understand how extended response questions are written and assessed
  • utilise a range of strategies to help students attempt extended response questions

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