Candidates must attempt only ONE of these questions. Each question may consist of several parts. Marks for individual parts will be shown on the examination paper. A writing booklet will be provided. Additional writing booklets will be available if you require them.
Some questions have parts while others ask a single question that requires an integrated response.
Together, these question types provide candidates with opportunities to demonstrate a range of skills across different levels of the performance scale the number of questions and the marks allocated to each question in Part B, and the number of parts and the marks allocated to each part in the Option questions, may vary from year to year all question parts are out of whole marks. This will assist candidates in determining the relative value of questions and parts, and in allocating their time appropriately the number of Part B Answer Booklets and the number of questions to be answered in each Answer Booklet may vary from year to year. Studying for the exam Use the syllabus to guide your revision. A copy is available from the Board of Studies web site. It is a good idea to practise using the specimen paper , developed by the office of the Board of Studies for the syllabus.