As promised, here is some tips on how you should answer your Biology Paper 2:
- Pay attention to spelling. Inaccurate spelling will be marked as wrong.
- Acronyms are allowed. For instance DNA, ATP , RNA
- Use scientific terms as much as possible. General terms like ‘carries’, ‘give’, ‘attracted’ should be avoided.
- Use scientific sentences.
- Wrong cancels right rule.
- Don’t repeat the same answer twice.
- Explain means you should give reason.
- Corresponding questions; Please give facts, explain the facts, and the consequence.
- E.g:
- A women who is a heavy smoker becomes pregnant. Explain why she should stop smoking
- Sequence questions
- Must have sequence. Jumping sequence, no marks.
- For comparison, use tables with complete sentences. No point form is allowed.
- Do not answer using point form for essays. Use complete sentences. No marks for point form.
- always draw a table if needed, do not be dependent on your examination paper lines.
- always ensure you put down units if required.
- label the axis of your graphs in full. Don’t just put “height” or “measurement”. it is WRONG and UNCLEAR!
- graphs must have SMOOTH CURVES
- always write more. Do not write less, especially for section B of paper 2. However, avoid silly mistakes.
Really sorry for the late post on this tips. Been not well, and kind of busy. You can ask me questions here, but you need to register before posting. Please use your real name when you register. Thanks.
