1. As if history wasn’t fun enough….
EA Overview
As if history wasn’t fun enough….

2. EA Overview
Higher Level students will write three papers within the exam, totaling 5 hours.
Paper 1: Prescribed Subject (60 minutes)  20%
4 short-answer, structured questions – document analysis
Move to Global War
Paper 2: World History Topics (90 minutes)  25%
2 extended-response questions
Causes & Effects of 20th Century Wars
The Cold War
Paper 3: History of the Americas (150 minutes)  35%
3 extended-response questions
Emergence of the Americas in Global Affairs
Great Depression and the Americas
WWII & Cold War in the Americas

3. Paper 1: Move to Global War
5 min read time; 60 minutes test time; 20% of HOA grade
Consider points and timing when writing your response
Question 1: Reading comprehension (a) and cartoon/photographic analysis (b)
5 marks = 10 minutes (3 pts = MAKE 3 POINTS!)
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding; ability to understand historical sources
Question 2: With reference to origin, purpose and value, analyze V & L for ______.
4 marks = 15 minutes
Ability to analyze and evaluate sources; be specific! Use OPCVL guide!
Question 3: Compare and contrast historical sources as evidence
6 marks = 15 minutes
Show ability to interpret two sources and compare/contrast them through evidence
Question 4: Evaluate evidence from both historical sources & background knowledge
8 marks = 20 minutes
Demonstrate an understanding of historical context & ability to use evidence from all sources and your own knowledge. This should be formatted like an essay.

4. Other tips….. Most of the documents should be used in the response
Quote or name the document (According to Stalin…; according to source C…..)
Address ALL parts of the question; make sure you understand what it is asking
Keep in mind the tone, point of view, and date of the source
Concise and exact responses are much better than long and general ones
Paper 1 is meant to assess your ability to interpret and analyze. Therefore, stay away from mere paraphrasing, repetition or summary of the documents and, instead, focus on interpretation, analysis, supporting arguments, and your own knowledge
There is not one right answer; explanations and support for your answer is what makes it right!
Don’t panic: read the documents; don’t be surprised if the subject is obscure, you’ll learn as you read. You are being assessed on your skill of document analysis….so get in there and analyze!
Questions?!?!?!??

5. EA Paper 2: World History Topics
25% of total History grade
1 hours 30 minutes
2 essays
12 topics (2 questions/each)  MUST answer two from DIFFERENT topics!
As specific and detailed as possible!!!
A thesis, transitions, evidence, and analysis are expected
Outline is key!
Pay attention to the wording – answer the question

6. EA Paper 3: Aspects of History of the Americas
35% of total HOA grade
2 hours 30 minutes
3 essays
36 possible topics
As specific and detailed as possible!!!
A thesis, transitions, evidence, and analysis are expected
Outline is key!
Pay attention to the wording – answer the question