Unseen Passages — Part 2: The Case-Based Factual Passage
Q2 of Section A is a factual passage of 200–250 words with a visual input, usually a table or chart, worth 10 marks. Questions use the text, the visual, or both together.
In this lesson you will
- Read tables and bar charts accurately, with their units
- Link claims in a factual passage to the figures in its visual input
- Use percentages, percentage points, fractions and multiples correctly
- Draw fair conclusions and spot claims the figures do not support
- Answer 1-mark and 2-mark questions on text and visual together
| Board question | Passage | Length | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Discursive passage: a writer discusses an issue, argues a view or weighs both sides | 400–450 words | 10 |
| Q2 | Case-based factual passage with visual input (table, chart or similar) | 200–250 words | 10 |