GCSE PE - Friday, 20 April 2018 Objectives: To understand the three most common types of question in parts 2 & 3 of the paper To explore strategies you can use to answer these questions

Three parts to the paper WRITTEN PAPER EDEXCEL GCSE SPORTS STUDIES Three parts to the paper Part 1 - multi-choice answers (worth 10 marks) Part 2 - short-answer questions (worth 80 marks) Part 3 - Scenario questions (worth 60 marks) Short-answer questions Labelling of diagrams, supplying missing information in tables and sentences, interpreting graphs, factual recall Explain = Give accurate reasons Define = Accurate recall of definitions Scenario questions Apply understanding of theoretical content to specific case study, linking different areas

The three most common types of questions Gap fill Tables Explain

Gap fill Work with the person next to you to answer the following questions.. What is gap fill? Do you use this in other subjects? Which subjects? How do you go about answering gap fill questions? Feedback to class

Gap fill - starting from the beginning Decide whether you wish to work on your own or with a partner. You will need a pen and some paper. Look at the image. In terms of topics that you have learnt about…what could this question be about? Feedback ideas? Lets say the question is about joints. Mind map the key points you know about joints (5 mins)

Gap fill - starting from the beginning Using your key points, explain what is going on in the picture. Use technical language wherever possible. Give examples to the rest of the class or another group Answer the gap fill exemplar question (worksheet 1) - individually Mark your partner’s work (your opinion)

Gap fill - starting from the beginning Here is the correct answer: Note that if I were to use the word ‘bent’ for (i) I would have understood the question BUT would not have got a mark flexed The swimmer has ......................................................... his arm at the elbow (1) (ii) As the swimmer moves his arm forward into the water to continue the stroke, he will ................... at the elbow. The elbow joint is an example of a ........................................ joint. (2) extend hinge

Gap fill – strategies for success When answering the last question you did the following: Thought about and noted down the key points to do with the topic Applied this knowledge to the question

Gap fill – strategies for success The correct answer is agility Key word – DODGE (change direction at speed) Name a different component of skill-related fitness to complete each of the following statements: (i) Hockey players need this in order to dodge around their opponents ......................................................... . (1) (ii) Tennis players need ………………………. to position the racket correctly when hitting the ball. (iii) Rugby players need good ......................................................... to remain upright when being tackled. The correct answer is co-ordination Key point – working with the racket and a ball (hand-eye) speed skill strength The correct answer is balance It can’t be strength as this is not SKILL RELATED Mark the above question out of 3 Discuss your marks

Gap fill – strategies for success Another example of gap fill is when the examiner provides the correct answers along with incorrect answers The question is about bone growth and structure Which words in the box can you cross out? Complete the question Scapula Periosteum Epiphysis Clavicle Bone Cartilage Tendons Use some of the words from the box above to complete the following statements about the skeleton. Words may be used more than once. (i) .......................................................... is formed through a process called ossification. (1) (ii) Ossification occurs at the ………………………………………………… (1) (iii) ............................................... protects the end of the ............................................... (2) Bone Epiphysis Cartilage Bone

Gap fill – strategies for success When answering the last question you did the following: Thought about and noted down the key points to do with the topic Applied this knowledge to the question Eliminated the incorrect answers

Gap fill – eliminating the incorrect answers Circle the components, from the box below, that are part of the skeletal system Femur Heart Brain Blood Skin Quadriceps Vertebrae Overload Triceps Ventricle Cartilage Lungs Total 3 marks Task: How many words do I need to circle? Eliminate words that you think are definitely incorrect Select your answers

The three most common types of questions Gap fill Tables Explain

Tables – starting from the beginning Students often find tables easier to fill in because the cells have structure (ii) Activity requiring muscular strength (iii) Example of the use of muscular strength in this activity However, success in these types of questions relies on you reading the information in the title cells

Tables – starting from the beginning Complete the table below by: naming an activity where muscular strength would be beneficial to a performer; (iii) giving an example of how a sports performer in this activity would use muscular strength to their advantage. (ii) Activity requiring muscular strength (iii) Example of the use of muscular strength in this activity This is an example of a table-based question, worth 2 marks

Tables – starting from the beginning Complete the table below by: (i) naming an activity where muscular strength would be beneficial to a performer; (ii) Activity requiring muscular strength (iii) Example of the use of muscular strength in this activity Strategy: DEFINE muscular strength? Think about a sport where the need for muscular strength is obvious Complete the answer to (i)

Tables – starting from the beginning Complete the table below by: (iii) giving an example of how a sports performer in this activity would use muscular strength to their advantage. Strategy: Think about WHY you selected that particular sport? Explain to your partner the reasons you thought of for question 1 above Complete (iii) (ii) Activity requiring muscular strength (iii) Example of the use of muscular strength in this activity

Tables – starting from the beginning ‘Tables fill’ questions ask for the same answers as gap fill, but in a different layout For example: A component of blood, other than white blood cells could be …………….. (1) OR (i) Component of blood (ii) Function of each component (iii) Importance to sports performer White blood cells Oxygen delivery for activity

When answering the question take each section at a time Look at the following question: This is worth 6 marks (i) Component of blood (ii) Function of each component (iii) Importance to sports performer White blood cells Oxygen delivery for activity Stops blood loss so the performer can continue to play (b) Blood is made up of different components. Complete the table below by identifying the: components; (ii) function of each component; (iii) importance to the sports performer. When answering the question take each section at a time

(b) Blood is made up of different components. Break up the table into sections and see each mark at a time rather than all six (i) Component of blood (ii) Function of each component (iii) Importance to sports performer White blood cells Oxygen delivery for activity Stops blood loss so the performer can continue to play (b) Blood is made up of different components. Complete the table below by identifying the: components; (ii) function of each component; (iii) importance to the sports performer.

(b) Blood is made up of different components. Break up the table into sections and see each mark at a time rather than all six Look at the following question: This is worth 6 marks (i) Component of blood (ii) Function of each component (iii) Importance to sports performer White blood cells Oxygen delivery for activity Stops blood loss so the performer can continue to play (b) Blood is made up of different components. Complete the table below by identifying the: components; (ii) function of each component; (iii) importance to the sports performer.

(b) Blood is made up of different components. Break up the table into sections and see each mark at a time rather than all six Look at the following question: This is worth 6 marks (i) Component of blood (ii) Function of each component (iii) Importance to sports performer White blood cells Oxygen delivery for activity Stops blood loss so the performer can continue to play (b) Blood is made up of different components. Complete the table below by identifying the: components; (ii) function of each component; (iii) importance to the sports performer.

Tables – starting from the beginning ‘Tables fill’ questions ask for the same answers as gap fill, but in a different layout Take each cell at a time as some ‘table fill’ questions can reach a total of 9 marks. You could see this as 9 x 1 mark questions?

The three most common types of questions Gap fill Tables Explain

Explain – starting from the beginning In your words, tell your partner what you understand by the term ‘explain’ Is anyone comfortable to feedback to the class (if you can say it…you can write it! Explain - Give accurate reasons - Say ‘how’ or ‘why - Put into context Explain questions tend to be one or two marks where you are required to say HOW

Explain – starting from the beginning Exam question – example one (ii) Explain the term antagonistic in relation to muscle action. ............................................................................................................................... (1) Strategy: Write down what you know about muscle contractions Have you included that skeletal muscles ‘work in pairs’? Explain - Give accurate reasons - Say ‘how’ or ‘why - Put into context

Explain – starting from the beginning Exam question – example two Overload is an important principle of training. (i) Explain the training principle of overload. ............................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................ (1) Strategy: This question is worth 1 mark, so 1 sentence is needed You need to think about HOW the body becomes fitter through training Complete your explanation in 1 sentences. Articulate it first.

The three most common types of questions Gap fill Tables Explain

The exam A few questions for you before the exam: If you get stuck on a question or part of a question, what should you do? If you don’t understand a particular word, what should you do? Do I have to start with the multi-choice section? Do I have to start with question 1 or part A? If you get stuck after reading the question and then re-reading the question….don’t waste time sitting and staring at the question. Move on and then come back later

The exam A few questions for you before the exam: If you get stuck on a question or part of a question, what should you do? If you don’t understand a particular word, what should you do? Do I have to start with the multi-choice section? Do I have to start with question 1 or part A? If you really don’t know what a word means…does it look like anything else that you recognise? Is there any other clue in the question? If not…move on and come back

The exam A few questions for you before the exam: If you get stuck on a question or part of a question, what should you do? If you don’t understand a particular word, what should you do? Do I have to start with the multi-choice section? Do I have to start with question 1 or part A? Of course not. In fact as this section is worth 10 marks compared to 80 in section 2 & 60 in section 3…..I would always leave the multi-choice until last

The exam A few questions for you before the exam: If you get stuck on a question or part of a question, what should you do? If you don’t understand a particular word, what should you do? Do I have to start with the multi-choice section? Do I have to start with question 1 or part A? No. If you are answering a table fill question or gap fill then you may be able to fill in some cells/gaps more easily than others. Be aware though that some questions build throughout….. ie the answer for B leads on from A etc