How to answer Credit ‘Option Questions’. In your answer you must have a clear structure which...

How to answer Credit

‘Option Questions’

In your answer you must have a clear structure

which uses relevant and appropriate source

material to answer this question well.

What is the question?

Option evaluating questions will ask you to pick one of two options or choices and then give 3 detailed reasons why you made that choice.

[3 x 2 = 6 marks]

They will also ask you why you rejected the other option and to give 2 detailed reasons why you did. [2 x 2 = 4 marks]

Past Option Question Topics

Build a new call centre [2003]At Newtonhall OR at Inverkirk.

Rockford Mayor [2005]Brent Landon OR Louise Crossan.

Development Project [2007]Rose Energy OR Helping Hands

Party Candidate [2008]Kirsty Reid OR Robbie McKay

They can be on different

topics in different

syllabus areas but the way to answer

them is the same.

You might get a question like the next one.

There is a lot to do but be calm and think.

Print it out.

Do not try it at the moment.

SOURCE 2

Use only the Rockford City Record and Sources 1 and 2 above.

1) State which person would be the more suitable to be elected Mayor of Rockford City.

2) Give three detailed reasons to support your choice.

3) Give two detailed reasons why you rejected the other candidate.

In your answer, you must relate information from the Rockford City Record to

the information about the two candidates. (Enquiry Skills, 10 marks)

I am Louise Crossan and have a business employing 35 local people. An

important issue is the local economy. I think we should attract new businesses to

the city to create more jobs and give higher pay so our economic growth continues.

The recent floods caused by Hurricane Brenda took us all by surprise. I will make

investment in flood prevention schemes my main priority.

As a local businesswoman I know that we have good schools which produce well trained

pupils. Local people agree with me when I say we do not need them improved or changed.

The condition of our streets is very poor and regular maintenance must be improved. I will work to ensure the completion of improved highways to our neighbouring cities.

I will not waste money on Voter Registration Programme as democracy already works well in Rockford. I know the local issues and have the answers, ‘Cross Crossan’.

I am Brent Vandon and am a member of Rockford High School board. Education

is my first priority. I will make the changes to education that are wanted by

Rockford residents and bring children from all racial backgrounds together.

Public transport is poor and is seen as an very important issue and so should be greatly

improved.

Another important issue is the need for parks and open spaces where people can enjoy their leisure time. They do not need a new shopping complex, Red Pines should be left as it is.

The city has been spending too much causing local taxes to be increased. To cut taxes I

will stop unimportant projects like a new flood defence scheme.

I will expand the Voter Registration Programme to get more people involved in local

politics which is important for local democracy. As Mayor I will address all the important

issues and am the best choice, ‘Vote Vandon’.

The two people below are hoping to be elected Mayor of Rockford City.

SOURCE I

The Rockford City RecordAll is not well in Rockford City.

We may be a wealthy community with incomes well above the national average, however, there

are a number of issues which concern local people. We decided to find out what was concerning

local people in the run up to the elections for Mayor by conducting an Opinion Poll to which 76%

of Rockford homes replied.

Education, Education, Education

There are over 7000 students attending the schools in Rockford City and the standard of

education is very good. Rockford High school is old and in poor condition and is due to be rebuilt. Most residents want to see it being turned into a magnet school which will promote racial integration and offer better course options for a much wider range of pupils for other towns.

Red Pine Development

The proposed new Red Pine commercial project will provide a range of shopping, recreation

And dining opportunities. Local businessmen believe that this will help economic growth,

Attracting shoppers from other towns. However, at present the site is an attractive wood used

by many local people for leisure.

Public transport is poor. Most people make extensive use of their cars and the condition of many

roads has been criticised. There have also been calls to improve the main road to the state capital

to help commuters reach their work and attract new jobs to the city.

Ravaged Rockford

In 2007, Hurricane Brenda caused serious flooding in the area. As a result many homes and

businesses were damaged and it is estimated that it will cost over $200 million to put right. The

risk is likely to rise due to global warming. Improvements to the storm water drainage

system would help reduce this risk in the future.

Study the front page of the Rockford City Record and Sources 1 and 2, then answer the

question which follows.

24%The Local Economy / Jobs

8%Public Transport

35%Flood Defences

34%Poor Schools

25%The Environment

What do you think are the most important issues facing Rockford City today?

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Yes No Not Sure

This time make your voice heard.The election for mayor is your chance to make your opinion count on local issues. Do not do as you did last time. Join the Voter Registration Programme to get the Rockford you want.

Did you vote in the last Mayor Election? [%]

How should you tackle

this question?

First of all …..

Do not be fooled by the question.

You can look at all the information, compare the options and decide on one

BUT

Just pick ONE

You can just pick one of the choices or options and do it.

Both will have enough information for your choice to be correct.

Just Pick One

Rockford Mayor [2005 adapted]

Brent Vandon OR

Louise Crossan

Highlighters

Use a GREEN highlighter to highlight the correct information that supports your choice. Use a RED highlighter to highlight the wrong information that rejects the one you did not choose.

LinkingRemember to link any sources to the information you are given. This information may be written, statistics or graphs.

You can draw lines on your question paper between your highlighted bits and the correct information to help you do this.

LinkingBrent Vandon

… I will change the school …

Info on Rockford

Rockford High is old and in poor condition and is due to be rebuilt.

Brent says ‘ I will change the school’ which links to the info on Rockford which says ‘Rockford High is old and in poor condition and needs to be rebuilt’ making him my choice.

How you should tackle this question.

1.Work on the ‘reasons to support’ first.

2.Work on the ‘reasons to reject’ second.

3.‘Prove what you say’ with detailed information and statistics from the sources.

Make sure your answer

is ‘in detail’.

In detail1. Each reason will be worth 2 marks.

2. You must give at least 2 different pieces of written information, statistics, information from a table, graph, map for each reason for a really good answer.

3. This is ‘in detail’.

4. Write each reason as a separate paragraph so the marker can easily mark what you have done.

5. 3 x 2 [support] = 6 marks

6. 2 x 2 [reject] = 4 marks

7. Overall 10 out of 10.

Now try the question.

Rockford Mayor Credit


1] State which person would be the more suitable to be elected Mayor of Rockford City.

I pick Brent Vandon as the more suitable choice to be Mayor of Rockford City.


2] Give three detailed reasons to support your choice.

I pick Brent Vandon as the more suitable choice to be Mayor of Rockford City.

Brent Vandon.

Look at each part of his speech in turn and work out if it is correct or wrong.

First of all look at what Brent says about education.

Now compare what she says about the education to the information about the education in ‘The Rockford City Record’.

Is he correct or wrong?

SOURCE 2




















improved.








SOURCE I

















Ravaged Rockford








8%Public Transport

35%Flood Defences

34%Poor Schools

25%The Environment


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Yes No Not Sure



Correct

Correct

You were not fooled by the question.

You can use education to support Brent Vandon as he is correct in what he says.

I would pick Brent Landon as he says his Education is his first priority and he wants to bring children from all racial backgrounds together.

He is correct as most residents want to have a magnet school which will promote racial integration

He is also correct as poor schools is one of the top issues, with 34% thinking it is important.

Now write your answer about Brent and Education.

A well written answer with detailed information and statistics well worth 2 marks. Well done.

Now look at what Brent says about Public Transport.

Compare what he says about Public Transport to the information on Public Transport in ‘The Rockford City Record’.


SOURCE 2




















improved.








SOURCE I

















Ravaged Rockford








8%Public Transport

35%Flood Defences

34%Poor Schools

25%The Environment


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Yes No Not Sure



Correct

Wrong – It is not an important issue it is last at 8%


You cannot use Public Transport to support Brent Vandon as he is wrong in what he says.

Now look at what Brent says about Red Pines.

Compare what he says about Red Pines to the information on Red Pines in ‘The Rockford City Record’.


SOURCE 2















I will not waste money on Voter Registration Schemes as democracy already works well in Rockford. I know the local issues and have the answers, ‘Cross Crossan’.





improved.








SOURCE I

















Ravaged Rockford








8%Public Transport

35%Flood Defences

34%Poor Schools

25%The Environment


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Yes No Not Sure



Correct – it is used by many people.

Correct – it is an important issue.


You can use Red Pines to support Brent Vandon as he is correct in what he says.

Brent says another important issue is the need for parks and open spaces at Red Pines.

He is correct as the environment is an important issue with 25% thinking this, one of the second main issues.

He is also correct as the Red Pines wood is used by many local people for leisure.


Now write your answer about Brent and Red Pines.

Now look at what Brent says about Flood Defences.

Compare what he says about Flood Defences to the information on Flood Defences in ‘The Rockford City Record’.


SOURCE 2















I will not waste money on Voter Registration Schemes as democracy already works well in Rockford. I know the local issues and have the answers, ‘Cross Crossan’.





improved.








SOURCE I

















Ravaged Rockford








8%Public Transport

35%Flood Defences

34%Poor Schools

25%The Environment


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Yes No Not Sure



Not sure – there is no mention of taxes at all.

Wrong – It is not an unimportant issue as it is first at 35%


You cannot use Flood Defences to support Brent Vandon as he is wrong in what he says.

Wrong – It is not unimportant as floods caused millions of damage

Now look at what Brent says about the Voter Registration Programme.

Compare what he says about the VRP to the information on the VRP in ‘The Rockford City Record’.


SOURCE 2




















improved.








SOURCE I

















Ravaged Rockford








8%Public Transport

35%Flood Defences

34%Poor Schools

25%The Environment


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Yes No Not Sure



Correct – as last time 50% did not vote


You can use Voter Registration to support Brent Vandon as he is correct in what he says.

Now write your answer about Brent and the Voter Registration Programme.


Brent says he will expand the Voter Registration Programme.

He is correct as only 25% voted in the last Rockford mayor election and 50% did not. More people need to vote.

Now you must look at Louise Crossan and find two reasons to

reject her.

Find 2 things she says that are wrong.

Copy the following table and try to fill it in.

Louise Crossan’s policies

Correct / Wrong

Why

Help local economy / more jobs.

Invest in flood prevention.

Do not change local schools.

Improve streets and highways.

No to a Voter Registration Programme

No cheating or fooling.


Correct / Wrong

Why







Correct / Wrong

Why


Correct Local businessmen think it will help economy

24% think important issue.






Correct / Wrong

Why





Correct Massive floods caused huge damage.






Correct / Wrong

Why


Correct Local businessmen think it will help economy.






Wrong Locals want magnet school.

34% think important issue




Correct / Wrong

Why








Wrong Locals want magnet school.

34% think important issue


Correct Roads criticised.

Calls to improve main road.



Correct / Wrong

Why








Wrong Locals want magnet school. 34% think important issue


Correct Roads criticised.

Calls to improve main road.


Wrong 50% did not vote

VRP gets people the Rockford they want,

Give two detailed reasons why you rejected the other candidate.

I rejected Louise Crossan for 2 reasons.

First she says that local people do not want schools improved or changed. This is wrong as local people want Rockford High turned into a magnet school to promote racial harmony and 34% think poor schools an important issue.

Louise says democracy in Rockford works and a VRP is a waste of money so she is also wrong as only 22% voted in the last election and more people voting would make their opinions count.

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