1. Exam Technique and Course Overview AQA History B - 91453

2. Unit 1: International Relations:Conflict and Peace in the 20th Century (91451)
Written Paper – 1 hour 45 minutes – 60 marks – 37.5%

3. Unit 2: 20th Century Depth Studies (91452)
Written Paper – 1 hour 45 minutes – 69 marks – 37.5%

4. Unit 3: Historical Enquiry British History (91453)
Controlled Assessment – 40 marks – 25%

5. Unit 1 Answer all questions on Topics 1, 2 and 3;
Topic 1: Origins of WW1 c
Topic 2: Peacemaking and the League of Nations
Topic 3: Hitler’s foreign policy and origins of WW2
DO NOT ANSWER QUESTIONS ON OTHER TOPICS

6. Unit 1
Each Topic has 3 questions. Answer all 3 questions for each Topic.
Spend about 35 minutes on each topic. Tactic:
Reading question – 5 Mins
Question 1 (4 Marks) – 5 Mins
Question 2 (6 Marks)– 10 Mins
Question 3 (10 Marks) – 15 Mins

7. Unit 1 – Question 1 This is a “Describe” question.
You need to describe at least 3 accurate ideas which are beyond simple / general.

8. Unit 1 – Question 2 This is the “Source” question. You need:
Evaluate Provenance of the source; and
Use specific knowledge to support or oppose.

9. Unit 1 – Question 3 This is the “Extended Writing” question.
You need to assess both bullet points and provide a judgement based on evidence and focused on question.
DO NOT just describe both events.
Assessment – How important was the event in context with the question?

10. Unit 2
Answer 1 question from Section A, 1 question from Section B and 1 question from Section C. Which means you will answer all questions on Topics 1, 5 and 7;
Topic 1: From Tsardom to Communism: Russia, 1914–1924
Topic 5: Hitler’s Germany, 1929–1945
Topic 7: Race Relations in the USA, 1945–1968
DO NOT ANSWER QUESTIONS ON OTHER TOPICS

11. Unit 2 –Section A
The Topic has 3 questions. Answer all 3 questions for the Topic.
Spend about 35 minutes on the topic. Tactic:
Reading question – 5 Mins
Question 1 (4 Marks) – 5 Mins
Question 2 (6 Marks)– 10 Mins
Question 3 (13 Marks) – 15 Mins (including 3 for SPAG)

12. Unit 2 –Section B/C
The Topics have 2 questions. Answer both questions for the Topic.
Spend about 35 minutes on each topic. Tactic:
Reading question – 5 Mins
Question 1 (8 Marks) – 10 Mins
Question 2 (15 Marks)– 20 Mins (including 3 marks for SPAG)

13. Unit 2 –Section A Question 1 (4 Marks)
Answer shows understanding and is able to make inferences.
Tip: Use the word “suggests” and “infer”

14. Unit 2 –Section A Question 2 (6 Marks)
Focus on explanation NOT description
Focus on causation or consequence

15. Unit 2 –Section A Question 3 (13 Marks) Need to focus on:
Analysis of contents
Evaluation of provenance
SPAG = Spelling, punctuation and grammar

16. Unit 2 –Section B/C Question 1 – Description Question (8 Marks)
Target is description. You must refer to the source
Must provide detailed description on several aspects referring to source and using your own knowledge.

17. Unit 2 –Section B Question 2 – Description Question (15 Marks)
Organise answer into paragraphs
You will need:
Clear structure
Developed balanced explanation of several features
Balanced conclusion
Tip: This question will always be a quotation
SPAG = Spelling, punctuation and grammar

18. Unit 3: Historical Enquiry British History
Controlled Assessment
40 marks = 25%
2 questions
Question 1 = 1 hour 30 minutes (800 words)
Question 2 = 2 hours 30 minutes (1200 words)
Preparation = 15 hours
Research = 10 hours (research diary)
Controlled Assessment = 4/5 hours