Getting an A/A* in Child Development
Controlled Assessment
Research Study 20%
Recall, select and
communicate
1- Select and use your knowledge to show you have a good
understanding.
E.g. Use and explain the meaning of keywords.
2- Support your opinions with appropriate subject specific
terms and references.
Apply Skills
1- Use both primary and secondary research and justify your
selection.
E.g. Questionnaire- allows you to gather first hand
information from a number of people. This allows you to compare responses.
2- Use a variety of presentation techniques to share your
research.
Analyse and evaluate
1- Offer logical decisions based on your knowledge and
understanding.
2- Evaluate the outcome (power point or leaflet) and relate
it’s effectiveness back to the brief.
Child Study 40%
As for Research Study
+ Record and Interpret.
1- Link observations to stated aims.
2- Record observations in detail.
3- Include primary research in each observation.
Make reasoned
judgements
1- Include evaluations throughout your visits.
2- Make it obvious where you see change and progression.
3- Add comments from your visits in your detailed final
evaluation.
Exam Paper
Ensure you fully understand what the question is asking of
you.
Name- One word/1mark
Suggest- Give examples and explain their
benefit
List- Can be specific
Explain- Give a reason for your answer
Evaluate- Explain and compare possible
reasons
Identify- May be taken from the question
Discuss- Link the activity to it’s benefits
to development
· Read questions in blocks of 3- sometimes the
previous question gives you an insight into the next question.
· Circle all important words in the question and
put a note about what it wants you to do.
E.g. Suggest= Give an example and
explain.
· Don’t ponder over a question- go back to it
later.
· Read back over your paper carefully
· In 6 or 8 mark questions you will be asked to
discuss, explain or suggest. If you run out of time then use bullet points as a
last resort.
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