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In both papers there are two types of extended answer questions, either worth 8 marks or 15 marks.  \nIt is important to note that in the extended answer questions, the whole response will be read before placing learners into a particular mark level/band. The quality of the response will determine the specific mark within the level/band. For the 8-mark questions, marks are awarded from three levels/bands with the top-level awarding 6-8 marks. For the 15-mark questions, each level/band has a 3-mark allocation. The top level/band 5 is between 13 and 15 marks.  \nWith the extended answer questions, it is not how much a learner writes that will determine the mark awarded, but the quality of the response that is important. Within this assessment the response is judged on the learner’s ability to answer the specific question with reference to the three assessment objectives (AOs), that are the core of the assessment.  \nThe three assessment objectives are:  \nAO1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the factors that underpin performance and involvement in physical activity and sport.  \nAO2 Apply knowledge and understanding of the factors that underpin performance and involvement in physical activity and sport.  \nAO3 Analyse and evaluate the factors that underpin performance and involvement in physical activity and sport.  \nIn addition, there will be one extended answer question marked with an asterisk (*) on Paper 1 and two questions on Paper 2; questions marked with an asterisk require learners to use their knowledge and understanding from across the course of study in their answer. This means that the focus will be on the specific content the question is referring to, whilst any relevant or  \nappropriate content inclusion, even beyond the defined specification content, can be awarded credit.  \nCommand Words  \nThere are limited, but specific, command words that can be used for the extended answer questions.  \nFor the 8-mark questions, the command words that can be used are Assess, Examine or Justify. Whilst Discuss, Analyse, Evaluate and Compare are the command words that are commonly used for the 15-mark questions.  \nWhen teaching the papers content, teachers will need to consider how learners can apply the different assessment objectives which vary slightly for each command word-either AO1 and AO3, or AO2 and AO3. Please refer to the specification (p. 61) and taxonomy for further guidance.  \nFor example, when teaching fitness testing or types of aggression found in sport:  \n• AO1-the learners need the knowledge. Can they name them, describe them, outline them, explain them. Do they know the protocol of each test? Or can they identify the types of aggression, or the theories used when analysing aggressive behaviour?  \n• AO2-can they apply their knowledge. Do they know advantages and disadvantages of them for different athletes? Which fitness tests are most suitable for a sprinter, or a gymnast for example and why. For aggression, can they apply this understanding to specific sporting situations?  \n• AO3-there will often be a scenario presented. Learners will need to discuss, analyse or evaluate.  \n• Discuss demands an exploration of ideas, lines of reasoning and situations, articulating different viewpoints.  \n• Analyse demands the examination of something methodically and in detail, typically in order to explain and interpret it.  \n• Evaluate demands the use of analysis to make a judgement.  \nIt is worth noting that the marks for each question are heavily weighted towards AO3 . 10 marks are allocated for this AO regardless of the command word.  \nLooking at an example from Summer 2023 Paper 1:  \n* Q23.“Analyse the most suitable fitness tests for a team game of your choice”.  \nUse your knowledge and understanding from across the course of study to answer this question.  \nHere learners must make ","cbCaiizSK4NfXFJE","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiizSK4NfXFJE","pdf",128424,"English","# Guidance on Extended Answer Questions\n## Marking approach for 8- and 15-mark questions\n## Assessment objectives (AOs)\n## Asterisk-marked questions and cross-course focus\n## Command words and AO alignment\n## Example scenarios for AO progression","[{\"question\":\"How are marks awarded for extended answer questions in GCE A Level Physical Education?\",\"answer\":\"Answers are read as a whole to place learners into a level/band, and the quality of the response determines the specific mark within that band. 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