Y11 Exam Support
PAPER 2 REVISION
1. UNDERSTAND THE TECHNIQUE
a) Go to Paper 2 Revision Technique and read the Golden rules carefully.
b) Download Paper 2 guidelines. Read them.
c) Read page 180 in your textbook. Try to answer OR at least plan the answers/ write the starter sentences. Check your answers against the model answers. (The sources are not on the same topic but they will be the same style of questions which is more important).
d) LEARN THE FOOL PROOF TECHNIQUE.
2. LEARN ABOUT EVENTS IN THE GULF
a) Download the Gulf notes. Write your own for the last topic using Mr Allsop's podcast or transcript. On his page there are also some good youtube clips.
The sources are the main part of your answers for this papers BUT you do need some own knowledge.
What should I concentrate on learning?
-key dates and people/groups so you know what events the sources are written near/ people/groups who wrote the sources.
WRITE A TIMELINE AS YOU READ.
-interpretations - at the end of the Gulf notes topics there arepossible interpretations that you might find in Qu 6. Then you know what other interpretations to expect.
b) So learn your revision notes - you could also take Quizlet tests. The Humongous Events in the Gulf will give you a good overview.
3. PRACTISE
How can I practice?
Try these source questions
Try the mock again, and read the mark scheme to grade your answer
Write your own questions.You know the style of questions so try and write your own!
I NEED SOME HELP :/
I'm on track :)
I'M ON TRACK :)
If you can answer 'YES' to these questions - just keep going...
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Do you know what knowledge you need for each paper?
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Do you understand the technique you need for each paper?
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Do you have a revision timetable adapted for your needs?
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Are you including a mixture of timed answers and just exam answer plans as part of your revision?
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Are you sending me answers for feedback?
Keep going, good luck, work hard, rest as well and email me if you get stuck.
I NEED SOME HELP :/
If you can answer 'YES' to these questions - follow my advice carefully
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Do you know have a sinking feeling you might have left it too late?
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Do you think you might have notes missing?
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Is it getting too much?
Not to worry, because
1. You haven't. But you have to start. Now. Same rules apply. Little and often.
2. All the notes we have used in class are here or in the Shared folder. If you are still stuck on a topic, email me.
3. Help combat stress by - eating, sleeping, resting right and getting organised. If you think you're on track, you won't start spiralling into panic.
4. Use the timetable below.
Revision
Timetable
If you struggle with the idea of a 3CCC list - download the 'History Giants' and use any of the quizzes to help you revise.
Revision Timetable
If you already have a revision timetable - stick to it!
This is for people who need help revising over the long weekend before the exam.
Thurs
1. Print off all History Checklist on the knowledge page.
2. Print off all the notes on the knowledge page.Read them. Highlight the key events.
3. Make a timeline of each booklet.
4. Take the Quizlet tests on Germany and the Cold War.
5. Make a list of the key events (called a 3CCCs list- for each one add
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CAUSES - 2-3 reasons/ causes why it happened
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COURSE - 5 things that happened
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CONSQUENCES - 2-3 reasons/ causes why it happened
6. Write out the list again so you have a blank 3CCCs list for tomorrow morning.
Friday
1. Test yourself on yesterday's work. This will help make sure you can definitely rememeber it on Monday!
Try and add the causes/ course/ consequences to each event on the blank 3CCCs list of events from yesterday.
Keep going at least 3 times (or till you get it all right)- cover, write, check.
Write out the list again so you have a blank list for tomorrow afternoon.
2. Go through and print off the JohnDClare revision booklets. Read each one and make notes.
3. Take each 'test yourself' quiz, from JohnDClare.
Keep going until you get at least 80% right.
Write them out by hand if possible.
4. Try at least one ABC question from 1.1 -1.6 International Relations and one from 2. Germany
Sat
1. Take each 'test yourself' quiz (see above) again.
2. Go through and plan an answer to at least 10 (b) questions and 10 (c) questions.
3. Read through the 'basic notes' again.
4. Get a blank 3CCCs list and add the causes/ course/ consequences to each event AND/OR go to Mr Hinds and take all the Zondle quizzes at the bottom of each page.
Sun
Almost there!
1. Take each 'test yourself' quiz (see above) again.
2. Go through and plan an answer to at least 10 more (b) questions and 10 more (c) questions. Do a mix of topics.
3. Go to BBC Bitesize and do their revise and test sections.
(DON’T do causes of WW1)
FINISHED!
FINISHED!
FINISHED!
Revision
Classes
Revision Classes
If you would like help with anything - please email me or pop in.
I will do 'last minute technique' revision classes for each paper
Revision Class 3 - After school on Wed - I will wait for your exam to finish at 4.00 :)