Geography LORMS format help!

SgStudentStressed SG

how do i answer LORMS questions! my teacher said there are 3 types of questions for LORMS. they are: explain, compare factors and evaluate. she also said that the 'evaluate' type questions are the most common. this is the way she taught us for those questions can someone confirm if its correct. ( the way i write it) pls thanks so much for the help!

eg:evaluate the measure taken to minimise the impacts of earthquakes.

1st part of 1st para: explain the strategy n give info about it.

eg: one of the strategies to minimise the impacts of earthquakes is to build new infrastructures that can withstand earthquakes. steel rods are cross-braced around buildings. shock absorbers are also placed at the base of the building.

2nd part of 1st para: give an example

eg: for example, in japan new infrastructures are cross-braced with steel rods to reduce the shaking when an earthquake occurs

3rd part of 1st para: evaluate the strategy (evaluate the 1st part not 2nd)

eg: this strategy is effective as the infrastructure would not be damaged and it would not collapse even after a powerful earthquake hits it. this is proven in the 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake as the new earthquake resistant earthquakes only swayed when the earthquake occured and there was no damage on the buildings

wee_ws SG

Hi,

LORMS refer to Levels Of Response Mark Scheme for most of us who are unfamiliar with the acronym.

This site may shed some light on LORMS:

http://hci-geography.wikispaces.com/Lesson+1

Thanks.

Cheers,
Wen Shih

SgStudentStressed SG

hi wen shih, thanks for the info, but can u tell me the types of question for LORMS and the format for them.

n btw for plate tec wad questions can they test besides the 'how do people adapt to earthquakes?' because so far, my teacher taught us LORMS using this example, gave us a test using the same example and gave homework using the same example. just that she phrased it differently. i posted another topic but no one answered. hope u can help me thanks

wee_ws SG

Hi,

I believe your teacher was showing you the variations of the same thing but requiring varied responses.

I'd encourage you to look at Geography assessment books and school exam papers to have a feel of the kinds of question that may be asked.

Thanks.

Cheers,
Wen Shih

SgStudentStressed SG

oh ok thanks for the help =D just to update u abt this, my geog teacher said she would go more in dept for LORMS in the middle of this year n next year =D

btw what does it mean to ‘spot’ questions. wat i understand is that they choose a certain topic to study, but isnt it risky? like for history they can test so much stuff?

wee_ws SG

Hi,

When you study, go for breadth and depth. Breadth allows you to become competent in answering questions of any topic and variation; depth gives you the ability to provide answers that will meet the marker's requirements, giving you high scores.

To recall and master content, try to summarise them with mindmaps, linking various concepts and ideas in ways that will help you to answer question variations.

Thanks and jiayou!

Cheers,
Wen Shih

SgStudentStressed SG

thanks wen shih for all your help. anyways i’ve decided on focusing on my a maths, e maths, chem, physics, eng and geog. i feel that studying for 2 subjects elective history and SS and only getting 1 result is too much of a waste and im not very keen on memorizing. do u think this is a good approach? and once again thanks for the help you’ve provided me Smile

wee_ws SG

Hi,

You're welcome!

It's logical to focus on the bigger picture than a single item.

Thanks.

Cheers,
Wen Shih