Many Science scripts lose marks not from missing knowledge, but from missing causal links. “The rate increases” is not the same as explaining why.
- Match the command word: describe, explain, suggest, evaluate
- Use because / therefore chains that name the mechanism
- Refer to data explicitly when a graph or table is provided
- Avoid dumping every memorised fact — answer the question asked
We practise short written explanations every week, not only near exams. Clarity under time pressure is a trained habit.