GCSE History Exam Practice Answer Shapes Possible Questions

GCSE History Exam Practice Answer Shapes, Possible Questions and Work Book

America - Interpretation Analysis - SKILLS Describe the source Bring in your own knowledge to explain what it means Why has the author/artist interpreted it in this way? How convincing is it?

America - Interpretation Comparison - SKILLS Describe both sources Bring in your own knowledge to explain what they mean Why have the authors/artists interpreted it in different ways? Which is the most convincing?

Describe two aspects of the Native American way of life. (4 marks) Key Point One Key Point Two Point One expanded Point Two expanded

America – Cause and effect SKILLS Question: Change 1 Detail Further Detail Change 2 Detail Further Detail Comparison of the 2 changes – has time had an impact

America – Evaluation SKILLS Question: Bullet Point One Detail Bullet Point 2 Detail Bullet Point One Additional Detail Bullet Point Two Additional Detail Conclusion – which is the most important and why? Link the Bullet points

WW 1 – Source A supports/contradicts (an event) – How do you know? (4 marks) Describe the source Detailed explanation of the sources content linked to the question Detailed explanation of the sources provenance linked to the question

WW 1 – Utility SKILLS Why was it produced? To educate/promote /advertise/persuade? Who? Key Details – Provenance and content How useful is it? Extent - It is useful because/it is less useful because/overall… Source Is it useful? Does it give key information about the event?

WW 1 – Utility and Evaluation SKILLS Why were they produced? To educate/promote /advertise/persuade? Who? (similarities and differences) Key Details – Provenance and content of each source (similarities and differences) Source B Which is the most useful and why? Discuss strengths and weaknesses of both sources and how timing plays a part Source C Are they useful? Do they give key information about the event? (similarities and differences)

WW 1 – Write an account of… (8 marks) 3 Key points (in sequence or chronological order) Give detail of each of these key points Explain the IMPACT of each key point – why was is a significant point How did the event change over time? Escalate/deescalate? Why? How?

WW 1 – How far do you agree with the statement? (16 marks + 4 SPa. G) Question: Discuss factor in question Discuss another contributing factor Discuss the factor in more detail Make a judgement and make links between the 2 factors

Medicine – Utility SKILLS Why was it produced? To educate/promote /advertise/persuade? Who? Key Details – Provenance and content How useful is it? Extent - It is useful because/it is less useful because/overall… Source Is it useful? Does it give key information about the event?

Medicine – Explain the significance of… (8 marks) Overview Impact at the time Impact in the future Evaluation – Overall how significant was it Limitations

Medicine – Compare … with … ? In what ways are they similar? (8 marks) Similarities regarding impact – who and how much? Additional in-depth information for 2 information for 1 Key information Similarity 2

Medicine – Was. . . main factor in. . . ? (16 marks + 4 SPa. G) Discuss factor in question Discuss another contributing factor Discuss the factor in more detail Make a judgement and make links between the 2 factors

Elizabeth – How convincing is interpretation. . . (8 marks) Describe the source and bring in your own knowledge to explain what it means One area that is convincing with detail Another aspect that is convincing with detail How convincing is it?

Elizabeth – Explain. . . (8 marks) Detail of consequence 1 Consequences – a result of what happened Give details of how this links to the bigger picture of Elizabeth and her reign (contextual knowledge) Consequence 2 plus detail

Elizabeth – Write an account of … (8 marks) 3 Key points (in sequence or chronological order) Give detail of each of these key points Explain the IMPACT of each key point – why was is a significant point How did the event change over time? Escalate/deescalate? Why? How?

Elizabeth – How far does your study support this statement? (16 marks) Aspect 1 of site that supports statement (+ brief description) Aspect 1 of site that supports statement (+ brief description) Further detail using content from course What does NOT support statement based on the historical site and own knowledge? Make a judgement – how far does the study of the site agree with statement?