History America ( Exam Technique )

Question 1

Question 1: 5 Marker ~ Describe…

5 Marker Exam Techniques.

Answer 1

1. Include specific details. Names, Dates & Events.

2. 3 Key Features

3. Include Historical Context for 5 Marks

4. End with concluding sentence that links back to main point.

Question 2

Question 2: 6 Marker ~ How far did…change….

6 Marker Exam Techinque

Answer 2

1. To measure change talk about BEFORE, DURING & AFTER the event.

2. Make a judgement about extent of change; full, partial or none. ( will always be full or partial )

3. Try & Write 3 Key Developed points.

4. Finish with a conclusion.

Question 3

3: Question 9 ~ Arrange these factors in order of significance…

9 Marker Exam Structure

Answer 3

1. Describe the factor

2. Provide significance of said factor

3. Provide relative significance for said factor. ( Usually the events that happened first will be more significant )

4. Do this 3 times over.

Question 4

Question 4: 8 Marker ~ Explain why…

8 Marker Exam Structure

Answer 4

1. ‘Explain why’ means giving reasons for something.
- ‘This led to…‘
- ‘As a result of this…‘

2. Try and write 4 Key Developed Points of explanation.

3. Make sure to include key info like Dates, Names & Events.

4. Try to end with a conclusion.

Question 5

Question 5: 12 Marker ~ How Important…

12 Marker Exam Structure

Answer 5

1. Create a Debate - How important is the event / person? Is there anything else you could argue is also important?

2. Provide brief introduction which outlines the Debate.

3. Always include specific details; dates, names, events.

4. You must conclude with a judgement supported by evidence about how important the key factor was when compared with other factors.