A'level Food studies (9336) - Exams are next Wednesday — make every mark count! Read carefully. Think scientifically. Explain clearly.
By Poonam Chittoo · Published
Read the whole question carefully. Do not start writing after reading only the first line. 2. ANSWER THE QUESTION ASKED 🎯
If the question asks why, explain, describe or compare, make sure your answer does exactly that. 3. BE ACCURATE
At A Level, precision matters. For example, write the specific B vitamin — not simply “Vitamin B”. 4. DON’T GIVE VAGUE POINTS
Avoid statements such as “it is healthy” or “it gives energy”. Explain how and why. 5. SHOW YOUR CAUSE → EFFECT
Link your ideas: process → change → reason/result. This is especially important for food science questions. 6. USE NAMED EXAMPLES
When asked for examples, give different, specific examples rather than repeating the same idea. 7. APPLY YOUR KNOWLEDGE
For different age groups or conditions, explain why their nutritional needs are different, not just the general function of a nutrient. 8. WATCH YOUR TERMINOLOGY 🧠
Know the difference between related terms and processes. Do not confuse concepts such as digestion, absorption, gelatinisation, dextrinisation or different heat treatments. 9. USE THE QUESTION AS A CLUE
Tables, diagrams and information given in the question can help you identify exactly what the examiner is looking for. 10. GO BEYOND O’ LEVEL ⭐
Paper 1 requires A Level depth. Don't simply reproduce short O Level definitions. Add scientific detail, explanation and application.
💡 FINAL REMINDER:
A strong answer is not necessarily the longest answer. It is the answer that is
accurate, relevant, specific, well explained and directly linked to the
question.