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When answering an evaluate question, you should give a short description of the strategy or project being evaluated, before giving a conclusion. The conclusion should be backed-up by evidence to support it.

This type of question will test your higher order skills, as you have to consider different strategies and then reach a conclusion by making a judgement of the success, failure, or impact of something based on criteria.

Sample question

For a developed world city you have studied, evaluate the effectiveness of strategies used to manage traffic. (8 marks)

Sample answer: Using Glasgow as an example, traffic management systems such as one-way streets are a successful strategy as they reduce waiting times at junctions. (1 mark)

There have been improvements in public transport, such as free Wi-Fi on trains, but many people still prefer the convenience of using their own car. (1 mark)

Bus lanes have been designated on roads to speed up public transport and discourage the use of private transport. (1 mark)

Parking restrictions, fines and traffic wardens have reduced the amount of on street parking allowing more space for moving cars on roads. (1 mark)

Pedestrianisation of CBD roads such as Buchanan Street increases safety and makes these areas more appealing to shoppers. (1 mark) Fewer cars in pedestrianised areas also leads to lower emissions and improves the air quality and environment. (1 mark)

New links to motorway extensions, such as the M74, bypass congested areas which has removed unnecessary through traffic from bottlenecks such as the Kingston Bridge. (1 mark)

New bridges, such as the Clyde Arc, allow alternative routes to cross the River Clyde, alleviating congestion. (1 mark)