Exam Technique and Course OverviewAQA History B - 91453

Unit 1: International Relations:Conflict and Peace in the 20th Century (91451)

• Written Paper – 1 hour 45 minutes – 60 marks – 37.5%

Unit 2: 20th Century Depth Studies (91452)

• Written Paper – 1 hour 45 minutes – 69 marks – 37.5%

Unit 3: Historical Enquiry British History (91453)

• Controlled Assessment – 40 marks – 25%

Unit 1

• Answer all questions on Topics 1, 2 and 3;– Topic 1: Origins of WW1 c 1890 - 1914– Topic 2: Peacemaking 1918 - 1919 and the League

of Nations– Topic 3: Hitler’s foreign policy and origins of WW2

• DO NOT ANSWER QUESTIONS ON OTHER TOPICS

Unit 1

• Each Topic has 3 questions. Answer all 3 questions for each Topic.

• Spend about 35 minutes on each topic. Tactic:• Reading question – 5 Mins• Question 1 (4 Marks) – 5 Mins• Question 2 (6 Marks)– 10 Mins• Question 3 (10 Marks) – 15 Mins

Unit 1 – Question 1

• This is a “Describe” question.• You need to describe at least 3 accurate ideas

which are beyond simple / general.

Unit 1 – Question 2

• This is the “Source” question.• You need:– Evaluate Provenance of the source; and– Use specific knowledge to support or oppose.

Unit 1 – Question 3

• This is the “Extended Writing” question.• You need to assess both bullet points and

provide a judgement based on evidence and focused on question.

• DO NOT just describe both events.• Assessment – How important was the event in

context with the question?

Unit 2

• Answer 1 question from Section A, 1 question from Section B and 1 question from Section C. Which means you will answer all questions on Topics 1, 5 and 7;– Topic 1: From Tsardom to Communism: Russia,

1914–1924– Topic 5: Hitler’s Germany, 1929–1945– Topic 7: Race Relations in the USA, 1945–1968

• DO NOT ANSWER QUESTIONS ON OTHER TOPICS

Unit 2 –Section A

• The Topic has 3 questions. Answer all 3 questions for the Topic.

• Spend about 35 minutes on the topic. Tactic:• Reading question – 5 Mins• Question 1 (4 Marks) – 5 Mins• Question 2 (6 Marks)– 10 Mins• Question 3 (13 Marks) – 15 Mins (including 3 for SPAG)

Unit 2 –Section B/C

• The Topics have 2 questions. Answer both questions for the Topic.

• Spend about 35 minutes on each topic. Tactic:• Reading question – 5 Mins• Question 1 (8 Marks) – 10 Mins• Question 2 (15 Marks)– 20 Mins (including 3 marks for

SPAG)

Unit 2 –Section A

• Question 1 (4 Marks)• Answer shows understanding and is able to

make inferences.• Tip: Use the word “suggests” and “infer”

Unit 2 –Section A

• Question 2 (6 Marks)• Focus on explanation NOT description• Focus on causation or consequence

Unit 2 –Section A

• Question 3 (13 Marks)• Need to focus on:• Analysis of contents• Evaluation of provenance

• SPAG = Spelling, punctuation and grammar

Unit 2 –Section B/C

• Question 1 – Description Question (8 Marks)• Target is description. You must refer to the

source• Must provide detailed description on several

aspects referring to source and using your own knowledge.

Unit 2 –Section B

• Question 2 – Description Question (15 Marks)• Organise answer into paragraphs• You will need:• Clear structure• Developed balanced explanation of several features• Balanced conclusion

Tip: This question will always be a quotationSPAG = Spelling, punctuation and grammar

Unit 3: Historical Enquiry British History

• Controlled Assessment• 40 marks = 25%• 2 questions• Question 1 = 1 hour 30 minutes (800 words)• Question 2 = 2 hours 30 minutes (1200 words)• Preparation = 15 hours• Research = 10 hours (research diary)• Controlled Assessment = 4/5 hours