Identify the demand
Command words, marks and context define what a complete response must do.
Examination guidance
Make every answer earn its marks.
Cambridge examination success depends on knowing the content and expressing it with the right depth, precision and timing.
Use precise points
Write distinct, relevant ideas using accurate Computer Science vocabulary.
Protect your time
Match answer length to marks and preserve time for checking and completion.
Plan from the marks
Use the mark allocation as a guide to the number and depth of points required.
- Count likely points
- Avoid repetition
- Add context
- Use examples when helpful
Write for clarity
Keep answers direct while including the technical detail that earns credit.
- One point at a time
- Accurate terms
- Linked reasoning
- Readable structure
Review with evidence
After marking, rewrite incomplete answers and record the exact cause of each lost mark.
- Knowledge gap
- Misread command
- Vague wording
- Time pressure
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