Exam Technique

Question 1

Q1- What can be learnt from sources A and B about.. (4 marks) technique

Answer 1

Each source: detail + what can be learnt about the topic

Question 2

Q2- To what extent does this source accurately reflect..(8) technique

Answer 2

1. Say what source comments on.
2. Check source accuracy using own knowledge of historical context: time, content, author, purpose.
3. Limitations to source accuracy: content, authorship, purpose.
4. Overall judgement- is it accurate?

Question 3

Q3-Why was event/ person significant..(12) technique

Answer 3

1. Context( who or what is person/event)
   2.3x PEA “this is significant because”
   2(Reason why significant- give lots of detail about what was happening at time and explain how it makes them significant)
2. Conclude why person/event was significant

Question 4

Q4- Explain the connection between two of the following to do with..(10) technique

Answer 4

1. Explain how factor 1 relates to enquiry
   2.”however, factor 1 is also linked to factor 2”
2. Make link between factors, focusing on the issue in question and using historical context

Question 5

Q5- To what extent do you agree with this interpretation..(16+3) technique

Answer 5

1. Authorship- how valid is their interpretation?
2. Evidence to support- 2 detail pieces of knowledge that help to prove accuracy.
3. Evidence to challenge- 2 detailed pieces of knowledge that help to challenge the interpretation.
4. Reach a supported judgement- do you agree with the interpretation?