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6 exam-style questions with model answers, plus 8 quick multi-choice questions — every question on the site for this standard, grouped by the 2 pages of notes they come from.
Write a full answer before you reveal the model one — that comparison is where the marks come from. Every block links back to the notes that teach it.
An article states: 'Antibiotics are the best treatment for a cold, because they kill the virus that causes it.' Identify whether this is accurate, inaccurate or biased, and correct any inaccuracy.
A supplement company's website states: 'A recent study showed our vitamin supplement improved immune function.' Explain why this may be biased, and describe the possible consequences for the public.
An article about a new medical treatment contains three accurate biological explanations and one inaccurate statement about how the treatment works. Discuss how you would prioritise these features and evaluate the article's overall impact on the public.
State the three things you must do at Achieved level when analysing information presented to the public.
Explain the difference between what is required at Achieved and what is required at Merit, using an example.
Two students analyse the same article. One lists eight biological features and judges each correctly. The other analyses four features but ranks them and reaches an overall judgement. Discuss which is likely to achieve the higher grade and why.