1. Answering the Edexcel Medicine Paper 14 th June 2011

2. Summary There are 6 questions on the paper and you must answer 4 of them. Question 5 will be on Public Health from the Roman period up to 1350 Question 6 will be on Public Health from 1350 to the present day The exam takes 75 mins (1¼ hours) There is a total of 50 raw marks for this paper Question 1 (4 marks)You must answer this Question 2 (9 marks)You must answer this Question 3 and 4 (12 marks)Answer one of these Question 5 and 6 (9/16 marks)Answer one of these

3. General exam techniques for History Check that you have the correct exam paper Read the instructions on the paper very carefully Use a highlighter pen to identify the instruction and topic on each question that you answer – this helps you to stick to the question Read the paper through before you start and highlight any key details provided on the sources Ensure that you put your name where it tells you to and label each answer clearly if extra answer booklets are used Q5 and Q6 are worth half the marks and therefore need approximately half the time (35 mins)

4. Answering Question 1 : 4 marks Medicine is a depth study, so Question 1 will normally ask you to focus on the change between two periods of time To get full marks here you should make an inference about change which is supported and based on the use of both sources. (Quote if it is a written source). An in-depth analysis of each source and use of own knowledge is not necessarily needed on this question. Do not spend more than 5 – 6 minutes answering this question. The amount of space provided is a guide to how much you should write.

5. Answering Question 2 : 9 marks With this question you will be asked to choose from one of two focus points. Only write about one focus. This question is about key ideas and specific examples. It is important here to be analytical and to make sure that your answer is explained in light of the question. Look for dates and other hints that might be of some importance.

6. Answering Questions 3 & 4 : 12 marks Indicate the choice of question in the box at the top of the answer. These questions aim to analyse the importance of an event or incident Your response should show understanding of the focus of the question and deploy sufficient accurate and relevant material to support the points made. Don’t just tell the story. Use the given bullet points if they are helpful

7. Answering Questions 5 & 6 : Marks 9 and 16 (25) Again, indicate at the top of the answer whether you will answer Q5 or Q6. You must then answer both parts A and B. B is worth the most marks so make sure that you give this enough time. If a question asks how much, how far or to what extent, an answer always needs to look at both sides of the issue before a judgement is reached. Ensure that your understanding of chronology and the sequence of events is firm here. Remember to focus on what the question is asking you and to explain your points thoroughly. 2 explanations for each side of an argument is normally enough. More than this just wastes time. Ensure that a conclusion is reached for part B.

8. And finally... Read your answers through if you have time Make sure you have answered the question asked Question 5b and 6b have extra marks available for exceptional SPAG, so treat this as a mini essay with paragraphs, good grammar etc Attempt every question – you will gain more marks by starting a new answer than labouring for an extra 5 minutes on an old one!