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AS AQA Practical: Writing the answers like they are on the MS...marked down?

Basically, we are all familiar with MS's, but do we get marked down for writing the answer (to the planning section) in bullet points or in a list like it is on the MS's?? I mean, it doesnt say anywhere that you have to answer in full sentences, and im planning to literally write the MS word for word in the acual practical, but will I get marked down for that?

And also, if you have given a credible point, but it isnt on the MS, do you not get the mark? Or do they refer it or what?

Cheers!

Reply 1

Lord Hysteria

Well think of it this way.

A mark scheme is only a guide to what answers should be like.

An answer should be a proper explanation and not the style of mark schemes where the examiners know the stuff ...

Reply 2

EierVonSatan

As long as you've got the right answer in their somewhere you wont lose marks for its format except in extended response questions where a couple are marks are given for quality of writing...and yes if your point is valid even if its not in the markscheme you get the credit

standard

On the front on the exam paper it says "you will be assessed on your ability to use an appropriate style of writing and to use specialist vocab etc etc" I'm not sure if thats just for the planning and evaluation section, but to stay on the safe side do it in everything else too..after all, there's plenty of time for the actual exam.