GCSE History Parent Masterclass 3042015 The Exams Paper
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GCSE History Parent Masterclass 30/4/2015
The Exams Paper 1 June 1 st Morning Paper 2 2 hours Topics: June 10 th Morning 90 minutes Topic: Protest movements, 1800 -1914 Crime and Punishment (Development study) One 2 -part source question One 3 -part knowledge question (from a choice of three) American West (Depth study) One 3 -part source question One 3 -part knowledge question (from a choice of two) Luddites Tolpuddle Martyrs Rebecca Riots Match girl strike Suffragettes Five source questions Four questions to test source skills One question about all the protests to test understanding of change over time For example, "'Protests 1800 -1914 had no chance of succeeding' - How far do you agree? "
How to Revise 1. Testing Scientifically proven to be much more effective then endlessly re-reading "Run the trails" Use flashcards Read some text, turn it over, write down everything you can remember 3. Extending answers Students often know a lot, but aren't very good at answering the question In History, knowledge marks are limited - worth a high D/low C It's very important to extend the knowledge with a reference back to the question 2. The Pomodoro Technique So named because the scientist who invented it used a tomato-shaped kitchen timer! Work for 25 minutes with no distractions Do something to consciously relax afterwards 4. Sources Some common stems: "How useful? " "How far do these sources agree? " "How similar are these sources? " "Do you find this source surprising? " "Do you agree with this interpretation? "
How to write a good explanation P oint E xample E xplain William the Conqueror changed some aspects of Anglo-Saxon law and order. For example, he introduced the hated Forest Laws. These laws stopped people hunting in their local forests for food, keeping bows and arrows or even dogs if they lived near a forest. He did this because the Normans love hunting and wanted to keep the wild game in the forests to themselves. The Normans also got rid of the idea of wergild, with the fines now to be paid not to the victim of the crime, but to the royal officials instead. William did this so he would make a lot of money.
How to write a good explanation P oint E xample E xplain William the Conqueror changed some aspects of Anglo-Saxon law and order. For example, he introduced the hated Forest Laws. These laws stopped people hunting in their local forests for food, keeping bows and arrows or even dogs if they lived near a forest. He did this because the Normans love hunting and wanted to keep the wild game in the forests to themselves. The Normans also got rid of the idea of wergild, with the fines now to be paid not to the victim of the crime, but to the royal officials instead. William did this so he would make a lot of money.
How to write a good explanation P oint E xample E xplain Explain why there was an increase in highway robbery in the 18 th c. Point: There was an increase in highway robbery in the 18 th century because it was easy to rob people. Example: For example. . . Explain: Therefore. . .
How to practise sources "How far do these sources agree? " "How useful? " Useful Limitations "Do you find this source surprising? " Think about the CONTEXT! Agree Disagree Consider why "Do you agree with this interpretation? " Context Provenance (Who wrote it, when, why)
Why do these sources disagree? Do they agree on anything?
Tell me about this interpretation. How far do you believe this source?
