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At the chalk face: Tackling GCSE Discuss Questions
Exam season is just around the corner… and while students might be feeling the pressure, we know teachers are too! 😅
In this episode of At The Chalk Face, Craig and Dave tackle one of the biggest challenges in GCSE Computer Science exams: extended response questions. You know the ones — the 6-mark and 8-mark questions where students suddenly forget everything they know!
The good news? It’s usually not a knowledge problem… It’s an exam technique problem. And in this video, the guys share their simple framework that helps students turn those intimidating “discuss” questions into a clear, structured answer that can reach the top mark band.
You’ll learn how to:
Break down long exam questions quickly and effectively
Identify the key command words (like discuss)
Use a simple fact → reason → example structure to build strong answers
Help students apply their knowledge to the scenario in the question
Turn a daunting 8-mark question into a manageable step-by-step response
We also walk through a real OCR GCSE (J277) exam question about open-source vs proprietary software and demonstrate exactly how students can structure a high-mark response.
If your students struggle with longer questions, this episode is packed with practical strategies you can start using in lessons straight away.
🎓 Bonus for Craig’n’Dave users:
If you’re a member of our Mission Control community, you can download the frameworks and model answers referenced in the video to help your students practise and improve their exam technique.
Join Mission Control here -
https://www.facebook.com/groups/craigndavemissioncontrol
Watch now and help your students turn those tricky extended questions into easy marks.
📺 More help for GCSE Computer Science revision:
Check out the exam technique videos on our channel for tips on command words, high-mark questions and more -
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCiOXwirraUBkaFcyChfn0DGPPD6n7nvq
👍 If you find the video useful, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and ring the bell so you never miss a new episode of At The Chalk Face.
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By Craig'n'DaveAt the chalk face: Tackling GCSE Discuss Questions
Exam season is just around the corner… and while students might be feeling the pressure, we know teachers are too! 😅
In this episode of At The Chalk Face, Craig and Dave tackle one of the biggest challenges in GCSE Computer Science exams: extended response questions. You know the ones — the 6-mark and 8-mark questions where students suddenly forget everything they know!
The good news? It’s usually not a knowledge problem… It’s an exam technique problem. And in this video, the guys share their simple framework that helps students turn those intimidating “discuss” questions into a clear, structured answer that can reach the top mark band.
You’ll learn how to:
Break down long exam questions quickly and effectively
Identify the key command words (like discuss)
Use a simple fact → reason → example structure to build strong answers
Help students apply their knowledge to the scenario in the question
Turn a daunting 8-mark question into a manageable step-by-step response
We also walk through a real OCR GCSE (J277) exam question about open-source vs proprietary software and demonstrate exactly how students can structure a high-mark response.
If your students struggle with longer questions, this episode is packed with practical strategies you can start using in lessons straight away.
🎓 Bonus for Craig’n’Dave users:
If you’re a member of our Mission Control community, you can download the frameworks and model answers referenced in the video to help your students practise and improve their exam technique.
Join Mission Control here -
https://www.facebook.com/groups/craigndavemissioncontrol
Watch now and help your students turn those tricky extended questions into easy marks.
📺 More help for GCSE Computer Science revision:
Check out the exam technique videos on our channel for tips on command words, high-mark questions and more -
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCiOXwirraUBkaFcyChfn0DGPPD6n7nvq
👍 If you find the video useful, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and ring the bell so you never miss a new episode of At The Chalk Face.