Elizabeth exam structure

Question 1

Question 1

Answer 1

What can be learned from sources A and B about…

4 marks

Question 2

How to answer question 1?

Answer 2

Pick out 2 specific points from each source
No need for own knowledge
Add historical context

Question 3

Question 2

Answer 3

To what extent does this source accurately reflect…

8 marks

Question 4

How to answer question 2?

Answer 4

Identify key points from the source
Check sources accuracy using historical context, own knowledge, authorship, purpose and content
Check sources inaccuracy
Make balanced argument

Question 5

Question 3

Answer 5

Why was (event/person) significant?
(12 marks)

Question 6

How to answer question 3?

Answer 6

PROVE rather than evaluate why it was relevant
Identify significance at the start
Make at least 3 detailed points why including historical context
Conclude why it was significant

Question 7

Question 4

Answer 7

Explain the connection between 2 of the following to do with

10 marks

Question 8

How to answer question 4?

Answer 8

Choose 2 factors
State how they are related to the question
Make at least 2 links between each factor
Focus on the event/issue in the question and use historical context

Question 9

Question 5

Answer 9

To what extent do you agree with this interpretation?

16 + 3 grammar marks

Question 10

How to answer question 5?

Answer 10

Make an initial statement on what the interpretation says
Use own knowledge to build an argument agreeing
Reference authorship on why they think this

Suggest another side or interpretation
Use own knowledge for counter argument
Conclude with judgement, reference authorship again
Check spelling and grammar