The Development Of The USA (1929-2000) - Exam Skills

Question 1

Question 1 Describe… (5 marks)

Answer 1

AO1 5 marks
Demonstrates detailed and accurate knowledge of the issue set within the appropriate historical context.
Mainly events or Presidents Policies
Causes and consequences will receive marks
Use of key terms (3 marks own knowledge + 1 key term)
No more than 4-5 sentences including key statistic
1 paragraph

Question 2

Question 2 How far did ________ change/ improve/ limit/ get worse or better between_____? (6 marks)

Answer 2

AO1 2 marks Demonstrates detailed knowledge and understanding of the key features of the question
AO2 4 marks Fully analyses the nature and extent of change while arriving at a well supported judgement on the issue set within the appropriate historical context
Two ways changed
One stayed same - this hits the top marks - very important!
One sentence summary judgement
One paragraph

Question 3

Question 3 Factors that affect (9 marks)

Answer 3

Rank in order of importance = most to least
Factor 1 is most significant in relation to… because…
Factor 2 is less significant than Factor 1 in relation to… because… but Factor 2 is more significant than Factor 3 in relation to… because…
AO1 3 marks - Demonstrates detailed knowledge and understanding of the features mentioned
AO2 6 marks - Fully explains the importance of the factors in the question. There will be a clear, well supported justification of the relative importance of the factors set within the appropriate historical context.
3 paragraphs
No judgement

Question 4

Question 5 How important was… (12 marks)

Answer 4

Not balanced (limited to 7/12 marks)
…was important…
No introduction
One long paragraph about why the issue was important
3 reasons why
Apply against other factors
Maybe 2 factors as one shorter paragraph
Overall judgement - must be viewed against the role of other factors
AO1 - 4 marks - Demonstrates accurate and detailed knowledge and understanding of the key features in the question.
AO2 - 8 marks - Fully analyses and evaluates the importance of the key issue against other factors. There will be a reasoned and well supported judgement set within the appropriate historical context.