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How do I differentiate the points & marks allocation in exam questions?

Forums › Ask ACCA Tutor Forums › Ask the Tutor ACCA AAA Exams › How do I differentiate the points & marks allocation in exam questions?

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  • August 23, 2025 at 11:38 am #718937
    sohyh1318
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    Hello,

    Hope you are well. First of all thank you so much for maintaining this forum and replying to our questions.

    I am having trouble with trying to figure out the number of points that is required for the question.
    For example, if we have a 6 marks question in Section B, how will I able to judge if the examiner is looking for 3 points (2 marks each) or 6 points (1 mark each)?

    For another instance, let’s say the question asks us to design the procedures relating to xxxx with 7 marks in total, how can I differentiate whether to write 4 points with longer explanation or 7 short points?

    Many thanks!

    August 24, 2025 at 8:18 am #718961
    Kim Smith
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    There is NEVER 2 marks for a single point in AAA (nor as far as I am aware in any ACCA exam).

    You should aim to make one relevant point in each sentence. This must be a point of explanation/description/discussion or similar which “adds value” to the information given in the scenario. Mere repetition of information in a scenario earns nothing.

    The instruction to marks in a marking scheme for substantive procedures in Q1(c) is “Up to 1 mark for each relevant audit procedure” – you will find marking schemes to all the exam style and standard revision question practice in ACCA’s Study Hub for AAA.

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