1. Modern Studies
Study tips: Higher

2. Staff Mr Forbes Mrs Reynolds Mr Snedden
Passion, commitment, approachable.

3. Exam Outline The total mark allocation is 110.
This is split in to three components examinations.
Paper 1 (essays) marks, 1 hour and 45 minutes
Paper 2 (skills) – 28 marks , 1 hour and 15 minutes
Assignment (report completed in class)- 1 hour 30 minutes

4. Paper 1 This paper is made up of three essays.
Two 12 mark essays. (Evaluate, Analyse)
One 20 mark essay. ( To what extent)
Based on three topics covered in class.
Roaming 20 marker.

5. Paper 2 This is based on three skills questions Objectivity (10 marks)
Conclusions (10 marks)
Reliability (8 marks)
No KU needed only skills. Hooks, synthesis.
Army training.

6. Assignment tips Pupils panic This is not History- NOT AN ESSAY!!!!
Set structure with headings given
Source sheet must be sent no copying
WE ARE NOT ALLOWED TO READ DRAFTS..
Practice, practice, practice
Above average for Scotland

7. Topics At higher we cover three units. World Power – The USA
Social Inequality
Democracy in Scotland and The UK

8. TIPS Reading around the topic Utilising feedback, timed practice.
Using RHS notes
Follow structure
Highlighters.
DO NOT GET A TUTOR!!
Approach your teacher- revision classes used all the time.

9. Questions?
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