This fully scaffolded 6-mark exam question practice focuses on the properties of diamond and graphite in terms of structure and bonding. Designed to support students preparing for GCSE AQA Chemistry Paper 1, this worksheet helps learners build confidence with extended responses.
Includes:
- A clear exam-style 6 mark question with command word highlighted
- Success criteria to guide students on what to include
- Keyword box for targeted vocabulary
- Differentiated tasks:
- Fill-in-the-gaps model answer with word bank (to support lower ability students)
- Vague student answer for pupils to improve (spot errors and rewrite)
- Model 6 mark answer for self-check and teacher feedback
This resource supports students in:
- Explaining hardness, softness, and conductivity in terms of structure and bonding
- Using scientific vocabulary in extended answers
- Practising exam technique for longer-mark questions
Perfect for:
Classroom teaching
Intervention sessions
Homework or independent study
Building towards exam confidence in 6 mark questions
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A complete bundle of 6 scaffolded and differentiated GCSE Chemistry Paper 1 extended-response questions (6 marks each). **Included in this bundle:** * Atomic Structure of Carbon – 6 mark * Ionic vs Covalent Bonding – 6 mark * Reactivity of Metals (Exothermic Reactions) – 6 mark * Electrolysis of Aluminium Oxide – 6 mark * Properties of Diamond & Graphite – 6 mark * Group 7 Reactivity & Displacement – 6 mark Each worksheet follows the same proven structure to build exam confidence and improve extended writing skills: * Clear command word breakdown * Concise success criteria to guide structure * Keywords box to support scientific language * Three differentiated tasks: * The full 6-mark exam-style question * A fill-in-the-gaps task with word bank * A “vague student answer” improvement activity Perfect for GCSE Chemistry Paper 1 revision (AQA) but can be easily adapted for other exam boards. This bundle saves you time while providing ready-to-use extended response practice that scaffolds low-ability students and stretches higher-ability learners.
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