8 markers

• How many marks is the eight-mark exam question worth?

  Eight marks
• In which papers will the eight-mark exam question appear?

  In paper one, paper two, and paper three
• What type of question is the eight-mark exam question classified as?

  It is a Kaa e question
• How many marks are allocated for knowledge in the eight-mark question?

  Two marks
• How many marks are allocated for application in the eight-mark question?

  Two marks
• How many marks are allocated for analysis in the eight-mark question?

  Two marks
• How many marks are allocated for evaluation in the eight-mark question?

  Two marks
• How long should you spend on the eight-mark question?

  Eight minutes
• In which section of paper one and paper two does the eight-mark question appear?

  In section B
• In which sections of paper three does the eight-mark question appear?

  In section A and section B
• What is the structure required to answer the eight-mark question effectively?

  • Write down two Kaa points
  • Provide two evaluation points, one for each Kaa point
  • Structure: Two paragraphs covering all four key skills
• What should you identify for the knowledge marks in the eight-mark question?

  Two factors or two reasons
• What can you include at the start of each paragraph for knowledge marks?

  Definitions
• How should you use the extracts for application marks?

  Find something in the extract to back up each point
• What is required for analysis marks in the eight-mark question?

  Chains of analysis explaining your theory methodically
• What should you do if there is a diagram provided for analysis?

  Draw it accurately and refer to it in your writing
• How in-depth should your evaluation be for each Kaa point?

  Simple evaluation without much depth
• How can application help in your evaluation points?

  Application might provide something to evaluate or back up your evaluation point
• What are the key skills needed to score marks in the eight-mark question?

  • Knowledge: Identify factors or reasons
  • Application: Use extracts to support points
  • Analysis: Explain points in chains
  • Evaluation: Provide simple evaluation for each Kaa point
• What is the expected outcome for students regarding the eight-mark question?

  Students should be able to score eight marks without difficulty