This is a whole-school exam-literacy resource, licensed to the school for internal use, designed to support clear, consistent understanding of exam questions for both teachers and students.
It is not a textbook, not a revision guide, and not a curriculum resource.
This resource exists to address one specific problem across classrooms and support settings:
students losing marks because they misunderstand what exam questions are asking or how much to write.
What This Resource Focuses On
This resource focuses narrowly and intentionally on:
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Instruction words (e.g. describe, explain, compare, evaluate)
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How marks control answer length
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How to stop writing once marks are earned
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Avoiding over-writing, under-writing, and misreading questions
It does not teach subject content.
It does not provide model essays or revision notes.
How Schools Use This Resource
Licensed schools may use this resource internally to:
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Support teachers and students using the same exam language
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Ensure consistent explanation of questions across subjects
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Reinforce mark-aware answering without spoon-feeding
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Support mainstream, SEN, learning support, and exam-year contexts
Use is flexible and non-prescriptive.
Schools decide how, where, and when it is referenced internally.
How Students Use This Book
Students use this book:
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Briefly and selectively
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Only when a question is unclear
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To check what the task actually requires
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To confirm how much to write
It is closed again once clarity returns.
It is not designed to be read from start to finish.
How Teachers Use This Book
Teachers use this book:
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To explain instruction words consistently
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To reference how marks shape answers
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To reduce mixed messaging across classes
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To support understanding without rewriting questions or giving answers
It is not a marking guide and not an assessment tool.
What This Resource Is Not
This resource:
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Does not replace teaching or subject study
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Does not revise curriculum content
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Does not predict grades or outcomes
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Does not function as an exam strategy or coaching manual
Its scope is intentionally narrow and controlled.
Format & Delivery
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Format: Printed paperback
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Interior: Black & white
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Delivery: Printed on demand and shipped
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Digital version: None (no downloads included)
Legal / Use Notice
This resource supports learning and exam understanding.
It does not replace teaching, assessment, or statutory educational obligations.
Licensed to the purchasing school for internal use.
Redistribution outside the licensed school is not permitted.
