Exam Teckers

Question 1

Cold War Question 1 - Explain two consequences of …….. (8 marks)

Answer 1

• 12 minutes
• 2 PEELs (Point, Evidence, Explanation, link)
• Use specific information about the topic to support your explanation.
• Make sure you clearly state your point/comsequnce and FULLY develop it.
• 2 pieces pieces of evidence is key to higher marks.

Question 2

Cold War Question 2 - Write a narrative account analysing…. (8 marks)

Answer 2

• 12 minutes
• 3 shorter paragraphs
• You will be given TWO bullet points but you don’t have to use them.
• You MUST include an event of your own.
• It MUST be organised into a clear sequence of events leading to an outcome (chronological order).
• Make sure you link your paragraphs together using phrases like (this led to, this meant that, etc)

Question 3

Cold War Question 3 - Explain the importance of two…… (2 x 8marks so 16 marks total)

Answer 3

• 25 minutes
• You will be given THREE questions that you must answer TWO from - the ones you choose should be based on the two you feel provides greater oppurtunity for you to focus on importance.
• 2 PEEL paragraphs for each (Point, Evidence, Explanation, Link).
• How to answer the importance Q in a few simple steps:
  > Step 1: for the first of your choices, jot down examples of its importance.
  > Step 2: use the words within the question to begin your answer and start by introducing one example of its significance. (1st paragraph)
  > Step 3: fully explain this using precise evidence. You will gain higher marks with more accurate information.
  > Step 4: now introduce another example of it’s importance. (2nd paragraph)
  > Step 5: fully explain the importance of this second example using accurate and precise evidence.
  > Step 6: explain your other choice using steps 1-5.

Question 4

Elizabeth Question 1 - Describe two key features of…… (4 marks)

Answer 4

• 5 minutes
• Two points supported by precise and specific knowledge.
• Mark scheme says that: One mark for a valid feature identified x2, one mark should be awarded for relevant supporting information x2.

Question 5

Elizabeth Question 2 - Explain why (12 marks)

Answer 5

• 20 minutes
• 3 PEEL paragraphs (Point, Evidence, Explanation, Link).
• This question asks you to explain the reasons why something happened.
• You are given TWO stimulus points as prompts to help you but you don’t need to use.
• You NEED to use your own evidence.

Question 6

Elizabeth Question 3 - How far do you agree? (16 marks)

Answer 6

• 30 minutes
• Like R.E Q5, it doesn’t have to be your true opinion but the opinion you have the best evidence for.
• You have a choice of two statements which you need to ONLY WRITE ABOUT ONE.
• You will be given 2 bullet points of information that can be included, your own knowledge must be included.
• Before you decide which statement to write, be clear what ‘concept’ they’re about and what topic information you need to respond to it.
• The concepts can be about: cause, significance, consequence, change, continuity, similarity or difference.
• You should include and consider both sides of the argument even if you clearly think one way or the other (it’s about how you explain your opinion).
• Introduction: Say what you think but not in detail (I ___ agree/disagree with the statement that______) and the points you might write about but not in detail.
• Middle section: At least one paragraph for and at least one against (depending on timings, 2 for and 1 against or vice versa is alright, but it is better to have 4 paragraphs)
• Conclusion: You must clearly state your judgement and explain why you think that one cause is more important than another one.

Question 7

USA Question 1 - Give two things you can infer from Source A about… (4 marks)

Answer 7

• 6 minutes
• You will need to make 2 inference from a source.
• 1 mark will be awarded for each valid inference up to a mamimum of two inferences.
• A second mark for each will be awarded for supporting detail from the source.
• You could answer the question like this: ‘One inference I can make from Source A is ___. This is because in the source it says that / in the source I can see that___. Another inference I can make from Source A is……………..’

Question 8

USA Question 2 - Explain why…… (12 marks)

Answer 8

• 20 minutes
• This question is like the Elizabeth 12 marker but for USA.
• 3 PEEL paragraphs (Point, Evidence, Explanation, Link).
• This question asks you to explain the reasons why something happened.
• You are given TWO stimulus points as prompts to help you but you don’t need to use.
• You NEED to use your own evidence.

Question 9

USA Question 3a - How useful are sources B and C for an equiry into….. (8 marks)

Answer 9

• 12 minutes
• 2 paragraphs (one for each source)
• Explain how useful/not useful two sources are for an equiry into an aspect of the USA during this period.
• Use these pointers to explain why or why not the source might be useful/not useful:
  >who made the source (person who said, wrote, produced it)
  >when the source was made
  >why the source was made
  >what is the source (interview, propaganda)
  >if the source is similar to your own knowledge (if it’s actually true or not)

Question 10

USA Question 3b: Study Interpretations 1 and 2. They give different views about….. What is the main difference between interpretations 1 and 2? (4 marks)

Answer 10

• 6 minutes
• Explain the main difference between the views given in 2 different interpretations.
• Use evidence from both interpretations to support your answer.
• Possible template:
  >The main difference between interpretation 1 and 2 is that____. In interpretation 1, Historian A says that______. However, in interpretation 2, Historian B says that_____.

Question 11

USA Question 3c: Suggest one reason why Interpretations 1 and 2 give different views about…. (4 marks)

Answer 11

• 6 minutes
• Explain why the interpretations are different.
• Your explanation should be supported using evidence from the interpretations and your own knowledge.
• Reasons why the interpretations could be different:
  >who made the source (person who said, wrote, produced it)
  >when the source was made
  >why the source was made
  >what the source is (interview, propaganda)

Question 12

USA Question 3d: How far do you agree with Interpretation 2 about….? (16 marks + 4 for SPAG)

Answer 12

• 25 minutes
• Like R.E Q5, it doesn’t have to be your true opinion but the opinion you have the best evidence for.
• Structure: Intro, 3/4 PEEL paragraphs, conclusion where you give your overall judgement.
• If you’re stuggling for a negative, you could always write about what the interpretation DOESN’T include.
• Introduction: Say what you think but not in detail (I ___ agree/disagree with the interpretation that______) and the points you might write about but not in detail.
• Middle section: At least one paragraph for and at least one against (depending on timings, 2 for and 1 against or vice versa is alright, but it is better to have 4 paragraphs)
• Conclusion: You must clearly state your judgement and explain why you think this.