iGCSE History – Exam Advice

Slides:

Advertisements

Similar presentations

AS Sociology Exam Technique.

Advertisements

Improving Grades at A-level. What makes History difficult? It requires students to write on blank paper and construct answers without any help from the.

What were superpower relations like during the ‘Thaw’? Very good relationship Very bad relationship.

Exam Technique and Course Overview AQA History B

Forest Hill School Library Writing All depends upon purpose and audience.

 starter activity What advice would you give someone on how to do well in Unit 1, ‘Medicine through Time’ for GCSE History?

2.1.1 Calling Plans day 3 Unit 2: Linear Relationships SWBAT: Compare calling plans by using graphs, tables, and equations.

Answering the Edexcel Medicine Paper 14 th June 2011.

How to answer the American West exam paper Edexcel.

Complete your own revision graph for the development of surgery and anatomy in the Ancient World PrehistoricEgyptianGreekRoman Progress.

New Advanced Higher Subject Implementation Events History: Course Assessment.

BM - Assessment Time % Paper 1 (exam) 2h 15min. 35 Paper 2 (exam) 40

Exam Technique What were you taught last year about exam technique?

Revision and Assessment

Unit 1 Question Style: USA

Answering the Edexcel Impact of War Paper

Intro to GCSE – the Course

Do you agree with the message in the source?

Why was Law and Order a problem in the West?

APUSH EXAM WRITING CLINIC

Point, explain and explain (3)

How has sport, leisure and tourism changed over the last 100 years?

Understanding Standards: An overview of course assessment

Writing frames and Mark Schemes for

 starter activity What advice would you give Mr Bean on how to do well in a GCSE History exam?

Structure of exam question

UNIT 1 Revision: Education

Some say this is difficult, but in reality, it’s really very simple.

Paper 3: Weimar and Nazi Germany

Exam Skills – Human Geography

Timing is everything.

LO: To revise the nature of war and revolution

The Tudor Exam.

Securing a Grade C in Science

Immigration Read the article “Who’s Coming to America” and mark the text appropriately. Create a timeline showing the history of immigration to the United.

What lessons can be learned

Question 6 Read the examiners comments

How to answer exam questions for Paper 1 GCSE History Modern World

Topic Scotland and the impact of the Great

How useful is Source B for studying American attitudes towards immigration? Use the Source and your own knowledge to explain your answer Provenance (nature,

NET History Exam Skills

Paper 1: Tues 6th June GCSE English Language Paper 2: Mon 12th June

The Mid Tudors A2 Evaluation and enquiry questions

History Assessments – Paper 2

AICE History I How to Write Paper 2

Revision Undergraduate.

Revision Undergraduate.

Work Period – 20 minutes Know Thyself – Do YOU know who you are????

Securing a Grade 5 in Mathematics

How can you write a great introduction?

Title: Paper 1 Assessment Date: Monday 15th May 2017

St Stephen’s High School

How far do you agree with this statement?

12 mark Question – 2015 Paper Plan; Pick 3 or 4 advantages/ features of Direct Democracy Short Intro and conclusion for Good Practice Refer to at least.

12 mark Question – 2015 Paper Plan; Pick 3 or 4 advantages/ features of Direct Democracy Short Intro and conclusion for Good Practice Refer to at least.

How do we mark the coursework?

How can you write a great introduction?

Resources: A3 booklet (all the content). Slides – extra explanation.

BONUS BIN In order to receive bonus for these writing prompts you must: Put the writing prompt # at the top of your paper (along with your name and date!)

Of Mice and Men Critical Essay.

Exam Preparation: Cold War - 1 hour and 15 minutes

Common Core English regents exam organizer

America (paper 1). America (paper 1) GCSE HISTORY How to guide: Elizabeth (paper 2) Explain what was important about… (8 marks) Write an account.

Topic Scotland and the impact of the Great

TYPE CHARACTER NAME HERE

Exam question planning sheet

Megan Smoot 4th Quarter Project 5/1/19

Christian Practice - Festivals

Native American Bingo! Spend 5 mins looking at your Native American Mind maps from last lesson Pick 5 key terms that meant the Native American were well.

Presentation transcript:

iGCSE History – Exam Advice Paper 1 Knowledge and explanation

Question 1 4 marks Based upon knowledge and description 4 accurate, detailed points Revision is crucial If you do not get 4 here, very difficult to reach the top grades 5 mins MAXIMUM

? Question 2 WHY …. NOT JUST HOW 6 marks EXPLANATION IS KEY Needs two or three points, explained in detail USE PARAGRAPHS Structure is very important 10-15 mins MAXIMUM WHY …. NOT JUST HOW ?

Question 3 10 marks – 20 minutes A two sided argument YOU MUST COVER BOTH SIDES Stay focused on the question 3 Paragraphs Argument / Counter Argument / Conclusion Structure and Paragraphs are key!