General+exam+hints+and+tips

=AE and KU questions=

The mark scheme defines the difference between AE and KU questions like this:

Knowledge & Understanding:

 * Accurate, relevant and detailed knowledge of content is demonstrated
 * The information is presented in a structured manner

Critical Analysis and Evaluation

 * Analysis of texts, arguments and position is shown and/or
 * Evaluation is balanced, based on aspects already discussed and is relevant to the question being asked.

When you plan your answers, you need to make a quick note of everything that comes into your mind. Separate this information into **knowledge of the subject** and you **opinions on the subject.** You should use other writers to back up your opinion - you usually can't get full AE marks by just rambling about your opinion, but the examiner does want to hear what you think.

=Time Keeping!=

The exam is 2 hours 40 minutes long (160 minutes). There are 120 marks available in total - so that's a minute per mark, with 40 minutes for **planning** and **proofreading**//.// Use this as a guide for planning your answers and keeping an eye on the time and you should be fine. The hall where you sit your exam will have a clock, but you might find it helpful to have a watch with you so you can plan more carefully - there is no shame in being a little bit OCD!