1. Evaluative Questions
There are four ‘evaluative’ questions. There are three 16 mark questions, which are tested at the end of Paper 1 Section B, Paper 2 Section A and Section B and there is one 12 mark question, which appears at the end of Paper 1 Section A.
Their approach is very similar to the ‘explaining concept’ questions in their approach, as they require the students to identify and explain factors using second-order concepts of either: cause, consequence, change and/or continuity. The only difference is that they ask the student to make a sustained judgement.

2. The 12 mark evaluative (bullet Point) Questions
The 12 mark ‘evaluative’ question from the period studies in Paper 1 Section A asks students to evaluate two named factors.
They should use their knowledge and understanding of these two factors to explain and reach a sustained judgement about which factor was more important.
Unlike the 16 mark essay question, students simply need to refer to the two given factors and not expected to include other factors in their answer.

3. Explain your answer with reference to both reasons. (12 marks)
One person on each table is the leader. They know the answers and if not must learn them!!
Everyone (except the leader) must write the answer to the Qs on their whiteboard.
When you are done give your leader a thumbs up.
When everyone has thumbs up the leader says “SHOW ME” and checks if everyone is right.
If yes, give your table a clap.
If no, the leader must correct any wrong answers. When they have been corrected give your table a clap.
2) Which of the following was the more important reason why there was opposition in Germany to the Treaty of Versailles.
Military terms
Territorial terms
Explain your answer with reference to both reasons. (12 marks)

4. 2) Which of the following was the more important reason why there was opposition in Germany to the Treaty of Versailles.
Military terms
Territorial terms
Explain your answer with reference to both reasons. (12 marks)
TARGET – Analysis of second order concepts: causation (AO2); knowledge and understanding of features and characteristics (AO1)
AO2 – 6 marks
AO1 – 6 marks

5. Which of the following was the more important reason why there was opposition in Germany to the Treaty of Versailles. *Military Terms *Territorial Terms Target: Analysis of second order concepts: causation [AO2]; Knowledge and understanding of features and characteristics [AO1]. AO2: 6 marks AO1: 6 marks
Level
Mark
Descriptor 1
1-3
Basic explanation of bullet(s)
Answer demonstrates basic knowledge and understanding that is relevant to the question
Students identify recognise and provide a basic explanation of one/both bullets. 2
4-6
Simple explanation of bullet(s)
Answer demonstrates specific knowledge and understanding that is relevant to the question
Students may progress from a basic explanation of causation by using simple reasoning and supporting it with factual knowledge and understanding. 3
7-9
Developed explanation of both bullets
Answer demonstrates a range of accurate knowledge and understanding that is relevant to the question
Students may progress from a simple explanation of causation with extended reasoning supported by developed factual knowledge and understanding. 4
10-12
Complex explanation of both bullets leading to a sustained judgement Answer demonstrates a range of accurate and detailed knowledge and understanding that is relevant to the question.
Students may progress from a developed explanation of causation by complex explanation of the relationship between causes supported by factual knowledge or understanding and arriving at a sustained judgement.