Paper 2 Section A: Cold War 1945-91 Exam Rules: “Make sure you...

Paper 2 Section A: Cold War 1945-91 Exam Rules:Q1: Explain 2 consequences of…[8]

A01(4)+A02(4) (Consequence)

Level1:(1-2Marks)– K1• Simplecommentabouta

consequence[Ao2]• Generalinformationabout

thetopic,limitedunderstandingoftheperiod[Ao1]

Level2:(3-4Marks)– K1K2K3• Featuresoftheperiodare

analysedtoexplainaconsequence[Ao2]

• Specificinformationaboutthetopicisaddedtosupporttheexplanation,showinggoodknowledge&understandingabouttheperiod[Ao1]

Q2: Write a NARRATIVE accountanalysing the way in which [x] [8]

A02(4)+A01(4) (causation/consequence/change)

Level1:(1-2Marks)– K1• Simple/generalnarrative,limited

analysisandorganisation ofeventsincluded[Ao2]

• Limitedknowledge&understandingofevents[Ao1]

Level2:(3-5Marks)– K1K2• Someorganisation ofmaterialinto

asequenceleadingtoanoutcome.Someanalysisandlinkingbetweenevents[Ao2]

• Accurate&relevantinformationaddedshowing some knowledge &Understanding[Ao1]

Level3:(6-8Marks)– K1K2&K3• Aclearsequenceofeventsleading

toanoutcome.Analysisofeventslinkageisclear[Ao2]

• Accurateandrelevantinformationwithgood knowledge&understandingofkeyfeaturesorcharacteristics[Ao1]

Q3: Explain 2 of the following: (choice of2 from 3) [16]A01(8)+A02(8) (Consequence & Significance)

Level1:(1-2Marks)– K1• Simple/generalanswer,limited

developmenttoimportance[Ao2]• Limitedknowledge&understandingof

thetopicisshown[Ao1]

Level2:(3-5Marks)– K1K2• Explanationisgiven,someattemptto

analyse importance,somereasoningbutlacksorganisation &pointscouldbeclearer[Ao2]

• Accurateandrelevantinformationadded,someknowledge&understandingoftheperiod[Ao1}

Level3:(6-8Marks)– K1K2&K3• GoodEXPLANATIONwithastrongline

ofreasoning(usingconnectives)andanalysisofimportance.Logicallystructure[Ao2]

• Goodknowledge&understanding,accurateandrelevantinformationisincluded[Ao1]

MAKESUREYOUGIVEA3rd EXAMPLE,NOTJUSTTHE2THEYSUGGEST

Connectives:Asaresult…Dueto...Consequently...Significantly...Onthecontrary...However...Although...Without...Aswellas...Finally...Moreimportantly..Alternatively...Thisledto...Inconclusion...Overall...Similarly...Comparedwith...Furthermore...

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YouMUSTmaketheCONSEQUENCE reallyclearandobvious

Analyse &Linkyourexamplestothefocusofthequestion

YouMUSTmakesureyou’reexplainingwhy(x)isimportant–whatdiditleadto?Orchange?Whathappenedbecauseofit?WHYimportantetc 2xPEELparagraphsfor

BOTHchoices

• Asabovefor2nd consequence

A01:Knowledge&UnderstandingoffeaturesandcharacteristicsofaperiodA02:Secondorderconcept:Causation,Consequence&Change/Consequence&Significance

Paper 2 Section B:Elizabeth I Exam Rules

Q5a: Describe 2 features of …

in (date) [4]A01(4) (knowledge)

(1-2Marks)– K1K2• Identify1feature• Addsupporting

information& knowledge

(3-4Marks)–• Asabovefora2nd feature

Q5b: Explain why (x) was (a threat, danger, important) to (y) [12]

Ao1(6) (Ao2)(6) (Causation)

Level1:(1-3Marks)– K1• Simple/generalanswer,nolinking

oranalysistothequestion[Ao2]• Limitedknowledge&

understandingoftopic[Ao1]

Level2:(4-6Marks)– K1K2• Explanationgivenwithlimited

analysistoquestion’srequirement.ImpliedlinkstoconceptofQ,nolineofreasoning(explanation)throughout[Ao2]

• Accurate&relevantinformationisincluded,someknowledge&understandingofperiod[Ao1]

Level3:(7-9Marks)– K1K2• Clearexplanationwithsome

analysistotheQ’sdemand.Lineofargumentsustained[Ao2]

• Goodknowledge& understandingoftheperiodshown[Ao1]

Level3:(10-12Marks)– K1K2&K3• Analyticalexplanationwith

consistent&regularfocustotheQ’sdemand.Lineofargumentsustained[Ao2]

• Precise&widerangeofaccurateknowledgeand understandingshown[Ao1]

Q5c: “Statement…” – How far do youagree? [16]

Ao1(6) Ao2(10) (Significance)Level1:1-4Marks– K1• Simple/generalanswer,no

developmentororganisation [Ao2]• Limitedknowledge&understanding

Overalljudgementmissing[Ao2]4th markoflevel

Level2:5-8Marks- K1K2• Aweakexplanation,limitedanalysisof

HOWFAR,somedevelopedpointsbutnotenough[Ao2]

• Accurate& relevantinformationincluded[Ao1]

• JudgementattemptedastoHOWFAR,butimpliedorinsecurejustification[Ao2]4thmarkoflevel

Level3:9-12Marks- K1K2• Explanationof2viewsgivenwithsome

analysis,alineofreasoninggenerallysustained,conceptofQunderstoodGood,accurate&relevantknowledgeandunderstandingofit[Ao1]

• Judgementwithsomejustification[Ao2]4th markoflevel

Level4:13-16Marks– K1K2&K3• Analyticalexplanationof2views,

consistentlydirectedatthefocusofQ,clearlineofreasoningandstructuredwell[Ao2]

• Accurate,relevantandwiderangingcontextualknowledge& understanding

• Judgementiswelljustifiedwithclearexplanation[Ao2]4th markoflevel

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A01:Knowledge&UnderstandingofKEYfeaturesandcharacteristicsofaperiod

A02:Causation,Significance5-8marksMAXIMUMifyouonlytalkabout2bulletpoints– rememberthe3rd ofyour

ownchoice!

Connectives:Asaresult…Dueto...Consequently...Significantly...Onthecontrary...However...Although...Without...Aswellas...Finally...Moreimportantly..Alternatively...Thisledto...Inconclusion...Overall...Similarly...Comparedwith...Furthermore...

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“MakesureyougivethisQapprox.25Mins”