1 2

3 4

Which of these (1, 2, 3

or 4) is the best
conclusion for this
graph?
Task 2a (for groups 1/4 and 2)
Task 2b (for group 3)
 How the hinge point question works

• Show first screen with graph – 1 minute

• Show second screen and ask students to write
chosen letter on whiteboard
• Show GCSEPod video clip on enzyme action
• Whilst video is playing, move around class and
allocate new group based on students’ choice
 How the hinge point question works
Choice Indication Group
1 Implies enzymes are alive A
2 Variables mixed up B
3 Understands how temperature C
affects enzymes
A or B depending on
4 True, but not related to question professional
judgment

• Teacher stays to oversee majority of work for group A

• Light supervision of groups B and C
 Task 2a vs. 2b
• Both from GCSE Biology exam
• Task 2a has been simplified to include a gap fill
exercise
• Task 2b requires students to evaluate and
critique the practical which is described in the
first part of the exam question