GCSE History: The 2014 Source Paper

GCSE History: The 2014 Source Paper

1. Question 1

   • 6 Marks
     • 10 mins max
   • E.g. "Look at Source A, what can you learn about..."
   • An inference question
     • Make at least 3 developed inferences
   • Short response

2. Question 2

   • E.g. "What impression do we get...?" "How can you tell that the author...?"
   • 8 Marks
     • 10 -15 mins max
   • Fully explained answer
   • Use Point, Evidence Explain
     • Using evidence from the suggested source/s

3. Question 3

   • 10 Marks
     • 15 mins max
   • E.g. "How far do sources X, Y and Z suggest that..."
   • Make a judgement (usually 'to some extent')
     • Sources given will show different opinions

4. Question 4

   • 10 Marks
     • 15 mins
   • E.g. "Which of sources X, Y & Z would be more useful to a historian finding out about..."
   • Comment on the level of usefulness of the given sources
     • Who produced it?
     • When was it produced?
     • What is it? Is it trustworthy?
     • Why was it produced?
   • Which is most useful to a historian?
   • Focus more on the usefulness than the uselessness
     • No source is totally useless or perfectly useful

5. Question 5

   • 16 Marks
     • 20 mins + any leftover time
     • + SPaG Marks
       • Use good spelling, punctuation and grammar
   • E.g. "How far do you agree with the statement..."
   • A judgement question
     • Make a judgement!
       • Usually: "I agree to some extent..."
   • Given a loaded statement
     • E.g. "Science and technology was the most important factor in developing surgery."
   • Use the suggested sources
     • Use Point, Evidence, Explain
   • Use your own knowledge!

6. Please keep in mind I sat these exams in 2014, so check it still applies to the modern curriculum before taking information for granted!