Why Case Usage Determines Your Exam Outcome AS Law examiners repeatedly state: “Candidates named cases but did not use them effectively.” Students either: a. use no cases → lose AO1/AO2 marks b. use too many cases → waste time …
Why Element-Based Analysis Is the Highest-Scoring Exam Skill AS Law scenarios look complicated because facts are mixed together. Examiners design them to hide legal issues across multiple sentences. A* students do not read stories — they extract elements. Every offence …
Why Over-Explaining Destroys Marks Over-explaining = writing too much law and too little application. Examiners call this “narrative answers” — the lowest-scoring style. Students think more detail = higher marks, but AS Law rewards precision, not paragraphs. Over-explaining wastes time …
Why Structure Decides Marks Structure determines clarity. Examiners mark using predictable patterns. A perfect structure compensates for forgotten details. A* students follow a blueprint, not “feelings.” 10-mark and 15-mark questions require different depth. Most students write too much for 10-marks …
1. Understanding the Structure of Paper 2 and Paper 4 1.1 Format Overview Paper 2 (Core/Extended Theory) Short structured questions Long structured questions Mixed calculations and explanations Paper 4 (Extended Theory) Higher-level structured questions Multi-step reasoning Graph work Complex calculations …
Why Students Panic When They Don’t Know the Rule They expect every question to match their notes. They try to remember exact textbook wording. They think not knowing the rule = losing the whole question. They forget that AS Law …
1. Understanding How CAIE Actually Marks Physics Answers 1.1 How Marks Are Awarded Precision of vocabulary Accuracy of relationships Correctness of numerical reasoning Logical step-by-step progression No credit for vague sentences 1.1.1 What Examiners Want Direct, technical keywords Clearly written …
Why Application (AO2) Decides Your Grade AO2 is the single most important skill in AS Law. AO2 = applying law to facts. AO2 is where A* students separate from A/B/C students. Students often know rules and cases (AO1), but fail …
Why AO1 Definitions Matter AO1 is a major portion of Paper 1 and Paper 2. Examiners look for precision, not paragraphs. A definition is correct only when legally accurate. Wrong or vague wording = lost marks. Accurate AO1 supports AO2 …
IRAC Is A Structure, Not A Script Students think IRAC = robotic formula. A* students use IRAC as a hidden skeleton. IRAC must guide your answer, not control it. Flexibility inside structure = natural flow. IRAC used wrong → repetitive …