How to Answer BECE RME & Social Studies Questions &“BLOW” them
How to answer BECE RME & Social Studies Questions and “BLOW” the paper – To master these and score better grades, keep reading.
Passing an exam goes beyond learning the facts. It includes the mastery of how to answer questions as required by the examiner. To help Junior High School candidates do well in their examinations, we are in this article “How to answer BECE RME & Social Studies Questions and “BLOW” the papers” going to share top secrets for scoring high marks and good grades in both subjects.
In the examination hall follow this general guide for answering questions.
- Read through the entire exam to plan an overall strategy.
- Look at each exam question to identify keywords.
- Think about what kind of writing the keyword or words call for.
- Make notes to yourself of the points you want to cover in the response.
- Begin your response by echoing the question.
- Leave yourself 10 minutes at the end of the test period to re-read both the questions and your responses.
Specific Guides for Answering Specific Questions
How to answer RME Questions effectively as a Candidate
Keep reading and read carefully as we guide you on how to answer the RME and Social Studies questions for BECE in Ghana satisfactorily.
How to answer Outline and Account Questions
If you are answering an RME or Social Studies Question that has between 8-20 marks attached, and the question demands that you either outline or give an account of something, know that the question demands that you explain every detail or fact you know about the topic or issue.
To answer this type of question very well, follow the following steps.
- Define the topic or key idea the question relates to.
- Write or provide an introduction to the answer
- Explain the relevant points in paragraphs and support them with good examples.
- Conclude or summarize the essay or answers
Follow the steps provides to answer the following questions
- Outline four benefits of the slave trade to Ghana (Social Studies) (15 Marks)
- Give an account of the Prophet Mohamed’s virtues (R.M.E) (15 Marks)
How to answer Explain and Describe Questions in Social Studies and RME
Answering this type of question demands enough knowledge and fact about the topic, and the approach is similar to the above.
Let us look at the procedure for providing the needed solution to such questions
- Define the topic or the key issues or theme of the question
- Give a very good introduction to the answer
- Explain the key points in paragraphs and give excellent examples to support each point
- Write a good conclusion for the essay
Follow the steps provides to answer the following questions
- Describe the life and success of Prophet Mohammed (R.M.E) (12 Marks)
- Give an account of the role (importance) of prayer among Christians (R.M.E) (12 Marks)
How to answer Suggest Questions in Social Studies and RME which carry 8-20 Marks
- Define the topic or the key issues or theme of the question
- Give a very good introduction to the answer
- Explain the key points in paragraphs and give excellent examples to support each point
- Write a good conclusion for the essay
Follow the steps provides to answer the following questions
- Suggest five solutions to illegal mining in Ghana (Social Studies) (15 Marks)
- Suggest five ways adolescents in Ghana can remain chaste (R.M.E & Social Studies) (15 Marks)
READ: 12 Tips on How To Pass Any Exams (Mastering Question Answering Skills)
How to answer List or Name Questions in Social Studies and RME which carry 2-10 Marks
In this instance, you may write one to three worded answers or a sentence with up to 15 words in each for every answer.
Examples of questions
- List the eight planets in the Solar System (This requires naming the planets)
- Name five rivers in Africa
- List four importance of rivers to Ghana (This answer requires complete, well-written answers and not answers.
For such a question, the wrong answers are
- Source of Protein
- Creates jobs
The correct answers are
- Fish such as Tilapia from rivers serve as a source of protein in our food in Ghana
- Rivers create jobs for fishermen, fishmongers, and cold store operators to earn a living.
These answers can also be used to answer questions that require that Candidates State or mention.
Questions that demand definitions must be answered well. Students must define in simple English, but must not miss the keywords needed in the definition. Give one good example to support the answer.
Practice objective and subjective test papers with questions, and mock papers, and read your notes as well. Make good use of your test books and revise every chapter.
Following the suggestions provided here on How to answer BECE RME & Social Studies Questions and “BLOW” the paper should help any serious student do well in both subjects.
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