Exam technique Flashcards
Germany Q1
Describe….. (5)
Just write everything you know
Germany Q2
How far…… (6)
Introduce your opinion,
3 chronological examples to back up your point
Germany Q3
Arrange in order of significance…. (9)
Most significant, explain
Second most significant, explain + compare
Least significant, explain + compare
Germany Q4
Explain why…..(8 )
Write everything you know
Link it back to the question
Germany Q5
How important was.... in.... (12) First paragraph about the thing in the question another example (x2) Conclude - which is the most important
USA Q1
Use source A and your own knowledge to describe….
In source A I can see…
I know that…
Another example could be…
USA Q2
What is the purpose of source B? The purpose of source B is... Because I can see... And I know that... The author of source B is.... They made this because...
USA Q3
Do the interpretations support the view that…
Interpretation _ does support the view…
I know that..
AUTHORSHIP
Interpretation_ does not support the view…
I know that….
AUTHORSHIP
USA Q4
Which of the sources is more useful to a historian studying…
Source C is useful because it says… And I know that…
AUTHORSHIP
Source D is useful because it says… And I know that…
AUTHORSHIP
USA Q5
To what extent do you agree with this interpretation? The interpretation is about.... I know that... AUTHORSHIP However some might think that... I know that... SPERM Conclusion
Elizabeth Q1
What can be learnt about from sources A and B about… [4]
One paragraph per source.
Elizabeth Q2
To what extent does this source accurately reflect... [8] What's accurate? Knowledge What's inaccurate? Knowledge Authorship Conclusion
Elizabeth Q3
Why was … significant … [12]
1st reason - knowledge, link to Q
2nd reason - knowledge, link to Q
(you could do a third paragraph)
Elizabeth Q4
Explain the connections between two of the following.. [10]
Connection #1
Connection #2
Connection #3
Elizabeth Q5
How far do you agree with this interpretation of ... [16] Talk about the interpretation Authorship Other side of the argument SPERM conclusion