PAPER 1

ABC questions

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This paper will always have ABC questions where they are asking you to

(a) describe for 4 marks

(b) explain for 6 marks

(c) how far for 10 marks

There will a choice of questions

answer one on the Germany 1918-1945 Depth Study

answer two on International Relations

You must do (a) (b) and (c) from the same question

You answer THREE questions.

2 hour paper.

Spend 40 minutes per ABC question

Paper 1: Outline

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Paper 1 Timings

2 hours

3 x ABC

40 mins per ABC question

So...

35 +5 mins reading, planning,checking and breathing

A- 5 mins

B - 10 mins

C - 20 mins

Use the template to make sure you are covering all the main points you need...

A= 5 relevant sentences, WHO WHEN WHERE WHY ETC

B = quick A question intro - THEN - 2x PEEL reasons

C= quick A question intro - then 2 x B = 2xPEEL ONE SIDE - 2 x B = 2xPEEL OTHER SIDE = Conclusion

USE THE WORDING OF THE QUESTION

MAKE THE POINT A DIRECT ANSWER

MAKE THE EVIDENCE RELEVANT AND DETAILED
MAKE SURE YOU DO EXPLAIN IN THE 'EXPLAIN' - USE THE WORD BECAUSE. A LOT.

IGCSE History