Exam Technique

Question 1

How to approach ‘Turning Point Questions’?

Answer 1

3-4 categories that you could compare the significance of turning points against one another

Each categories becomes a paragraph of your answer

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Actively compare the importance of these different turning points

Question 2

How to approach ‘Factors Questions’?

Answer 2

Focus on the factor in the question and think of 2-3 ways in which it contributed to progress

Each of these is a theme to consider as a paragraph

Remaining 2-3 paragraphs, compare the factor in the question against any other factors - other factors have to be explicitly linked to the question and compared directly to the factor in it

Question 3

How to approach ‘Single Factor Questions’?

Answer 3

Do not bring in other factors - focus on the factor/issue in the question and consider ways in which it contributed or obstructed progress

Overall essay will need balance - how did the factor contribute, how did it not?

Question 4

The thematic essay question:

Answer 4

25 marks

45 minutes

5 mins planning

Question 5

The interpretation question:

Answer 5

30 marks

1 hour

5-10 minutes reading passages and planning