A General Overview
1. Always refer to the notes from the marking centre and the marking guidelines from previous HSC exams
- This is where you get information on band 6 answers
- By constantly referring to these guidelines, you will become used to what is expected of you and when answering questions getting a band 6 will become almost natural
2. Make sure you read the question & the verb
- Explain questions MUST show cause and effect
- Assess questions MUST have a judgement in the answer and ensure that it is clear (It is ok to say: My judgement is...)
1. Always refer to the notes from the marking centre and the marking guidelines from previous HSC exams
- This is where you get information on band 6 answers
- By constantly referring to these guidelines, you will become used to what is expected of you and when answering questions getting a band 6 will become almost natural
2. Make sure you read the question & the verb
- Explain questions MUST show cause and effect
- Assess questions MUST have a judgement in the answer and ensure that it is clear (It is ok to say: My judgement is...)
3. If given the opportunity, ALWAYS write a chemical equation
- For questions worth more than 5 marks you need to have AT LEAST 2 relevant equations
4. Long response questions (questions worth 4 marks or more) can be answered in table or point form
- Marking scheme always say; "logically & coherently written"
5. A labelled diagram will ALWAYS help you get your point across for long response questions
- E.g. Drawing the ethanol molecule when the question is about explaining why ethanol is the preferred solvent over other substances
6. If you contradict yourself NO marks will be awarded
7. Do not repeat the questions as part of the response
- For questions worth more than 5 marks you need to have AT LEAST 2 relevant equations
4. Long response questions (questions worth 4 marks or more) can be answered in table or point form
- Marking scheme always say; "logically & coherently written"
5. A labelled diagram will ALWAYS help you get your point across for long response questions
- E.g. Drawing the ethanol molecule when the question is about explaining why ethanol is the preferred solvent over other substances
6. If you contradict yourself NO marks will be awarded
7. Do not repeat the questions as part of the response