Developing the Quality of Written Communication in Science

AQA

Core Science Unit B1

B1.2.2

What questions could you ask to

find out more about this image?

How do doctors find out about these sort of

diseases?

What do you know about the pituitary

gland?

The image shows cancer of the pituitary gland

What symptoms might this

person have had?

Why is the quality of written communication

about science important?

“Describe the benefits and possible problems that may result from the use of hormones to regulate human reproduction. You should refer to fertility drugs and

contraceptives in your answer.

To gain full marks in this question you should write your ideas in good English. Put them into a sensible order

and use the correct scientific words.”

Where do we start?

To make good progress with your learning you should be able to identify and replace keywords and command words from GCSE exam papers

To make better progress with your learning you should be able to answer questions from GCSE exam papers

To make best progress with your learning you should be able to write extended answers to quality of written communication GCSE exam questions

Is this question

challenging?

Where are the keywords

in the question?

Can you underline

them?

What are the command

words in this question?

Can you circle

them?

Are there any ‘difficult’

keywords in the question?

Can you replace them?

Space around you

e.g. eyes, skin

Muscle or gland Nerve cell

Change in environment

So what’s the answer?

Space around you

e.g. eyes, skin

Muscle or gland Nerve cell

Change in environment

OMG! I can’t do these QWC questions. Where do I start? :(

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Underline keywordsCircle command wordsReplace ‘difficult’ words

To make good progress with your learning you should be able to identify and replace keywords and command words from GCSE exam papers

To make better progress with your learning you should be able to answer questions from GCSE exam papers

To make best progress with your learning you should be able to write extended answers to quality of written communication GCSE exam questions

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• Reduces chance of ovarian cancer• More effective (in preventing pregnancy)• No pills to remember for 7 out of 28 days• Doesn’t have to be taken at the same time every day

• Less chance of headaches• Less chance of forgetting• Lower dose of hormone• Fewer side effects

To make good progress with your learning you should be able to identify and replace keywords and command words from GCSE exam papers

To make better progress with your learning you should be able to answer questions from GCSE exam papers

To make best progress with your learning you should be able to write extended answers to quality of written communication GCSE exam questions

“Describe the benefits and possible problems that may result from the use of hormones to regulate human reproduction. You should refer to fertility drugs and

contraceptives in your answer.

To gain full marks in this question you should write your ideas in good English. Put them into a sensible order

and use the correct scientific words.”

RWhere do we start?

Good BadControl

Make eggsStop eggs

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“Describe the benefits and possible problems that may result from the use of hormones to regulate human reproduction. You should refer to fertility drugs and

contraceptives in your answer.

To gain full marks in this question you should write your ideas in good English. Put them into a sensible order

and use the correct scientific words.”

What does describe mean?

Write a detailed answer that covers what happens, when it happens and where it happens. The question will let you know how much of the topic is to cover. Talk about facts and characteristics.

To gain full marks in this question you should write your ideas in good English. Put them into a sensible order and use the correct scientific words.”

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No relevant content.

There is a brief description of the what the two hormone treatments do.There is at least one benefit and/or problem stated for both.

There is a scientific description of what the two hormone treatments do and there is at least one benefit and one problem stated for both.

There is a clear and detailed scientific description of what the two hormone treatments do. There are at least one benefit and problem described for both.

What does this mean?

“Describe the benefits and possible problems that may result from the use of hormones to regulate human reproduction. You should refer to fertility drugs and

contraceptives in your answer.

To gain full marks in this question you should write your ideas in good English. Put them into a sensible order

and use the correct scientific words.”

RWhat do we know?

Good BadControl

Make eggsStop eggs

Which keywords do you need?

Oral contraceptives:• Contain oestrogen and/or progesterone• Inhibits/stops FSH being made• No eggs produced• Benefit; Prevent (unwanted) pregnancy or prevent egg release• Benefit; Regulate menstrual cycle / periods• Problem; Prolonged use may prevent later ovulation / cause infertility• Problem; Side-effect on female body e.g. circulatory problems / weight gain /

nausea / headache /breast cancer / mood swings• Problem; May result in increased promiscuity / increase in STD’s / STI’s

Fertility drugs:• Contain FSH/LH• Stimulates/makes eggs• Benefit; More chance of pregnancy• Benefit; Can enable woman to have children or to become pregnant or

stimulates egg release/IVF treatment• Problem; multiple births• Problem; side effects of drug

To gain full marks in this question you should write your ideas in good English. Put them into a sensible order and use the correct scientific words.”

How can we answer this question?

“Describe the benefits and possible problems that may result from the use of hormones to regulate human reproduction. You should refer to fertility drugs and

contraceptives in your answer.

To gain full marks in this question you should write your ideas in good English. Put them into a sensible order and use the correct scientific words.”

Oral contraceptives contain oestrogen and/or progesterone, this means that they stop FSH being made so no eggs are produced. A benefit is that it would prevent (unwanted) pregnancy or to prevent egg release, this can help to regulate periods. A problem would be that prolonged (long term) use may cause infertility or there are side-effects such as mood swings.

Fertility drugs contain FSH/LH which helps to make eggs. A benefit is that there is more chance of pregnancy so it can enable woman to have children or to become pregnant. Problems are that they can cause multiple births or side effects.

Oral contraceptives:• Contain oestrogen and/or progesterone• Inhibits/stops FSH being made• No eggs produced• Benefit; Prevent (unwanted) pregnancy or prevent egg release• Benefit; Regulate menstrual cycle / periods• Problem; Prolonged use may prevent later ovulation / cause infertility• Problem; Side-effect on female body e.g. circulatory problems / weight gain /

nausea / headache /breast cancer / mood swings• Problem; May result in increased promiscuity / increase in STD’s / STI’s

Fertility drugs:• Contain FSH/LH• Stimulates/makes eggs• Benefit; More chance of pregnancy• Benefit; Can enable woman to have children or to become pregnant or

stimulates egg release/IVF treatment• Problem; multiple births• Problem; side effects of drug

To gain full marks in this question you should write your ideas in good English. Put them into a sensible order and use the correct scientific words.”

How can we answer this question?

To make good progress with your learning you should be able to identify and replace keywords and command words from GCSE exam papers

To make better progress with your learning you should be able to answer questions from GCSE exam papers

To make best progress with your learning you should be able to write extended answers to quality of written communication GCSE exam questions

Thx 4 the help. My lesson was mint today. What progress have you made m8? :)

“Describe how hormones are used to manipulate fertility of women.

To gain full marks in this question you should write your ideas in good English. Put them into a sensible order

and use the correct scientific words.”

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Underline keywordsCircle command wordsReplace ‘difficult’ words

RWhat do you know?

Which keywords do you need?