Paper 1 period study – how convincing question Level Descriptor Mark 4 Complex evaluation of interpretations with sustained judgement based on contextual knowledge/understanding. 7-8 3 Developed evaluation of both interpretation based on contextual knowledge / understanding. Answers may assert one interpretation is more/less convincing. 5-6 2 Simple evaluation of one interpretation based on contextual 3-4 knowledge/understanding 3-4 1 Answers show understanding/support for one/both interpretation(s), but the case is made by assertion/recognition of agreement. 1-2 How convincing? 8 marks To answer Question 03 students need to use their relevant knowledge and understanding of the period in order to evaluate which interpretation they find more convincing. Students are not expected to evaluate provenance.

How convincing is the following as genuine Man City football top? Look at the items and try to come up with two reasons explanations for how the items are / are not convincing (Level 3) It is not convincing because on its badge it doesn't’t have the Man City logo, instead it has the Manchester United logo – meaning it is not convincing It is convincing because it has Etihad airways on the shirt and I know from my own knowledge that they are the sponsors of Man City

How convincing? If you find something convincing it means that its believable – its accurate (according to your own knowledge), its giving you the full picture. For this you ONLY look at the sources CONTENT CLEAR INSTRUCTION You need to open up your interpretations booklet to study Interpretation A Command word - EXPLAIN In other words – How far does the interpretation fit with what you know about the history of the event, person or issue? Study Interpretation A in the Interpretations Booklet. How convincing is Interpretation A about the Norman legal system? Explain your answer using Interpretation A and your contextual knowledge. [8 marks] Number of marks tells me that at least 2 paragraphs – explaining how the interpretation is convincing / not convincing COMMAND - You cannot just use the interpretation – MUST use own knowledge too COMMAND You need to use the interpretation