Exam Technique Russia & Germany

Question 1

Choose either x or x.
Explain one effect of x on the event you have chosen.
(4) 5 mins

Answer 1

One way in which x affected x was…
This happened because…
This was significant because…

Question 2

Why…?

(8) 15 mins

Answer 2

There were several interconnected reasons why…
One reason why… was because… this combined with… led to this because…
Another reason why…
A third reason why… was because… this led to this because…
To conclude, the main reason that [ ] was … this was closely linked to…

Question 3

Use the source and your own knowledge to explain…

(10) 20 mins

Answer 3

One reason why...
...As stated in the source...
Another reason why... (own knowledge)
A final reason why... 
In conclusion, this combined with... led to ...
(Short conclusion linking all points)