At tsrevision, I understand that essay-based questions can often feel daunting, especially when you're unsure how to approach them or what examiners are looking for. That’s why I’ve introduced an innovative approach to revision designed to make your essay writing more structured, focused, and exam-ready.
I believe that revising for essay-based questions shouldn’t just be about understanding the content, but also about mastering the key assessment objectives (AO1, AO2, AO3) that are used to mark these questions. Each essay-based question is marked according to specific criteria that test your ability to:
AO1: Knowledge and Understanding – Can you recall relevant facts, concepts, and theories?
AO2: Application and Analysis – How well can you apply your knowledge to specific scenarios and analyze the information?
AO3: Evaluation and Judgement – Can you critically evaluate ideas and arguments, forming a balanced conclusion?
To help you target these assessment objectives effectively, I provide model answers for each topic. These model answers break down how to achieve the best marks in each of the three assessment objectives. For every topic you study, you’ll see a clear breakdown of how the answer addresses AO1, AO2, and AO3.
This approach helps you:
Understand What the Examiner Wants – Learn how to structure your answers to hit all three assessment objectives.
Improve Your Answer Quality – Know how to develop your ideas, apply them effectively, and make well-supported judgments.
Boost Your Confidence – With this framework, you’ll feel more prepared to tackle any essay-based question, knowing exactly how to structure and present your responses.
My goal is to provide you with the tools to not just know the material, but also to approach essay questions strategically and effectively. By revising with a focus on assessment objectives, you’ll be better equipped to produce answers that meet the exam criteria and earn you top marks.
Start revising today and take control of your essay-based questions with my tailored, assessment-objective-focused revision resources!
You can access these model answers here.