Summer Exam 2012
First of all here are some of my
top tips on how to revise.
Why not first of all look at
some past papers:
2010
2011
For 2012 there will again be two sections
on the Industrial Revolution and Nationalism. But this year
there will be sources in both sections
Section 1.
The first question checks your comprehension
of key terms and your ability to understand and interpret the
sources. [7 marks]
The second question asks you to evaluate the
usefulness of one source. You need to consider how useful the source
is in
helping us to find out about the past. You need to identify
strengths and weaknesses of the source. For example, the
source may be very relevant to question we are considering but
it might not be very reliable. The
three Rs model should
remind you of the sort of things you need to consider.
This presentation of the strengths and
weaknesses of different types of sources is also useful. [8
marks]
In the third question you will be expected to
compare and contrast two of the sources. This means you should
identify similarities and differences between the sources, where
they agree and disagree. [10 marks]
Section 2.
The first question checks your comprehension
of key terms and your ability to understand and interpret the
sources. [5 marks]
The second question
asks you to explain an aspect from the sources in a wider
historical context. You should be looking to PEE your
paragraphs, providing evidence from your study to support the
points that you make. [8 marks]
The
final question is a mini essay and should be your most detailed
answer. In this question you will be expected to evaluate a
statement; to consider how important one factor was in the
causes or consequences of something you have studied. [12
marks]
