Exam Questions (Germany)

Question 1

How do you answer a 4 mark inference questions?

Answer 1

Identify 2 things you can infer from the source
Use a quote or detail from the source to back it up
DO NOT USE OWN KNOWLEDGE

5 mins

Question 2

How do you answer a 12 mark explain question?

Answer 2

3 paragraphs (both bullet points + own knowledge)
Specific knowledge e.g. facts, dates, names etc.
Explain why
Link to question

18 mins

Question 3

How do you answer a 8 mark source utility question?

Answer 3

2 paragraphs on why the sources are good (one paragraph for each source)
Content, context, creator
Use own knowledge to back it up

12 mins

Question 4

How do you answer a 4 mark what is the difference question?

Answer 4

Explain what interpretation 1 suggests and use a quote
Explain what interpretation 2 suggests and how it is different and use a quote

5 mins

Question 5

How do you answer a 4 mark why are they different question?

Answer 5

Use sources and link them to interpretations
Use quotes/details from the sources and interpretations

5 mins

Question 6

How do you answer a 16 + 4 mark interpretation judgments question?

Answer 6

4 paragraphs: agree, disagree, agree or disagree, conclusion
Use both interpretations and use quotes
Conclusion supported and balanced
Focus and link to question
Include specific knowledge

25 mins