Summer Exam 2016
First of all here are some of my
top tips on how to revise
for a history exam.
Why not look at some past papers:
2010,
2011,
2012,
2013,
2014 and
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2015 and
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2016 and
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For 2016 there will again be two sections
on the Industrial Revolution and Nationalism.
Section 1.
The first question checks your comprehension
of key terms and your ability to understand and interpret the
sources. [7 marks]
The second question you will be expected to
compare and contrast two of the sources. This means you should
identify similarities and differences between the sources, where
they agree and disagree. [8 marks] You will also be asked to
consider the reliability of one of the sources. [4 marks]
In the third question you will be asked to evaluate the
usefulness of one source. You need to consider how useful the source
is in
helping us to find out about the past. You need to identify
strengths and weaknesses of the source. For example, the
source may be very relevant to question we are considering but
it might not be very reliable. The
three Rs model should
remind you of the sort of things you need to consider. [10
marks]
Section 2.
The fourth question will ask you to explain
something of historical significance. [4 marks]
The fifth question question asks you to explain an aspect
from the sources in a wider historical context, providing evidence from your
study to support the points that you make. [9 marks]
The final question is a mini essay and should be your most
detailed answer. The examiner will be looking for a
well-structured answer - you should be looking to PEE your
paragraphs - that is well supported with detailed
historical evidence. [12
marks]
