FBISE SSC flashcards
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- MCQ stem
- The question or incomplete statement part of a multiple-choice item, containing the information and the task, with the answer choices listed separately below it.
- Distractor
- An incorrect option in a multiple-choice question, written to be plausible to a partially prepared candidate but clearly wrong to one who knows the concept.
- Key (correct option)
- The single option in a multiple-choice item that correctly completes the stem or answers it; every other option is a distractor.
- Absolute wording trap
- Options using always, never, only, or all are usually wrong because most scientific and general statements hold under conditions rather than universally.
- Negative stem
- A question asking for what is NOT true or which option is EXCEPT; the correct choice is the one that does not fit the pattern.
- Process of elimination
- Removing options that are factually wrong, dimensionally inconsistent, or contradict the stem, then choosing among the remaining candidates.
- Unit consistency check
- Comparing the unit of each numerical option with the unit of the quantity requested in the stem; mismatched options are eliminated immediately.
- BODMAS order
- The calculation sequence: Brackets, Orders (powers and roots), Division and Multiplication left to right, then Addition and Subtraction left to right.
- Back-substitution strategy
- Inserting each numerical option into the original equation to see which satisfies it, often faster than solving the equation from the start.
- Best-answer selection
- When more than one option seems true, choose the one that most directly and completely answers the stem rather than a merely true statement.
- Guessing policy
- With no negative marking, every unanswered item is a lost opportunity; eliminate what you can and select from the remainder.
- Reading the whole stem
- Scanning the entire question before looking at options, so a condition at the end of the stem is not missed and misapplied.
- Similar-sounding options
- Options that differ by one word or symbol, such as mitosis versus meiosis; the examiner is testing precise recall of the distinguishing term.
- Time per MCQ
- Divide total MCQ minutes by the number of items to get an average; flag long calculation items and return to them after the quick ones.
- Mark allocation rule
- The number of marks signals the number of separate scored points required; a five-mark question needs roughly five distinct correct statements.
- Definition plus example
- A two-part answer pattern for short questions: state what the term means precisely, then give one concrete instance that illustrates it.
- Method marks
- Credit awarded for correct procedure, formula, and intermediate steps even when the final numerical answer is wrong due to an arithmetic slip.
- Boxed final answer
- Underlining or boxing the final result at the end of a derivation, making it easy for the examiner to locate and award the answer mark.
- Labelled diagram
- A drawing with a title, all relevant parts named with straight label lines, and a caption; unlabelled sketches rarely earn full credit.
- Comparison table
- A two-column layout used for difference questions, with the basis of comparison named in each row and features stated in parallel.
- Significant figures
- The number of meaningful digits in a reported measurement; the final answer should match the least precise given value unless told otherwise.
- Derivation structure
- Start from the stated law or formula, apply each algebraic or logical step on a new line, and end with the required result in standard symbols.
- Introduction-body-conclusion
- The standard long-answer layout: define the topic, develop headed sections with evidence or working, then close with a one-line summary.
- Structured answer layout
- Numbered points or short paragraphs instead of a dense block of text, so each scored idea is visible to the person marking.
- Cause-and-effect explanation
- For why questions, state the cause, the mechanism linking it to the effect, and the observed result, in that order.
- Worked example
- A fully solved instance included inside a descriptive answer, showing given values, formula, substitution, and result with units.
- Data response
- An answer that quotes specific values, trends, or observations from the information given in the question rather than describing it vaguely.
- Assumption statement
- Explicitly naming ideal conditions such as negligible friction or constant temperature, which shows the examiner the limits of the result.
- Outline for partial credit
- When time is short, writing key formulas, headings, and bullet points for remaining questions to capture method marks before the paper ends.
- Command word
- The verb in a question such as define, describe, explain, derive, or compare; it fixes the depth and format the answer must take.
- Precision versus accuracy
- Precision is closeness of repeated readings to each other; accuracy is closeness of a reading to the true value. A result can be precise but inaccurate.