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Exam SKILLS – Paper One

Exam SKILLS – Paper One. 2 hours Total Marks: 75 2 Parts: Part 1- Section B – International Relations Part 2 – The USA Depth Study. A quick quiz to test your knowledge. 10 minutes…. SILENCE.

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Exam SKILLS – Paper One

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  1. Exam SKILLS – Paper One 2 hours Total Marks: 75 2 Parts: Part 1- Section B – International Relations Part 2 – The USA Depth Study

  2. A quick quiz to test your knowledge. • 10 minutes…. • SILENCE..

  3. Read all this before answering.Write your name at the top of the piece of paper.1) List 5 New Deal Agencies (5)2) Who did not benefit from the boom? (2) 3) What was the Berlin Blockade? (2)4) What was the Ho Chi Minh Trail? (1)5) Why did Roosevelt win the 1932 election? (4) 6) What were Kennedy’s options in Cuba? (3)7) Do not write any answers down.8) Put your hand up when you have finished.

  4. READ all the questions!!! • Highlight key words – plan 10 mark answers!! • Especially because there will be a choice for some questions.

  5. Paper One: Break Down PART ONE – SECTION B: 15 minutes. Question 1 – Compulsory – Source Based. • Normally MEB (6 mins) (7 marks) • Explain question (you explain three factors fully) (9 mins) (8 marks)

  6. Paper One: Break Down PART ONE – SECTION B: 35 minutes Question 2 or 3 –Choose to answer ONE question only!! • Describe – 4 bullet points (4 marks) 4 mins • Explain – 2 points explained fully (6 marks) (8 mins) • Essay style question – aim balanced answer! (10 marks) (23 minutes)

  7. Paper One: Break Down PART TWO - 70 minutes Question 4 – Compulsory (3 parts) – based on 3 sources. • - 6 marks – (6 mins) • - 7 marks – (8 mins) • - 7 marks – (8 mins)

  8. Paper One: Break Down PART TWO - 70 minutes Question 4 – Compulsory (3 parts) – based on 3 sources. • - 6 marks • - 7 marks • - 7 marks 35 minutes – use source and background knowledge

  9. Paper One: Break Down PART TWO - 70 minutes Question 5 or 6 – Choose to answer ONE question only. • Describe – 4 bullet points (4 marks) 4 mins • Explain – 2 points explained fully (6 marks) (8 mins) • Essay style question – aim balanced answer! (10 marks) (23 minutes) Total 35 mins for this three part question!

  10. A*- A/B Your background knowledge is KEY!!! This should already be in place. • Look at the question carefully- answers should be to the point. • Look at the marks allocated. • Develop points fully (do not waffle/describe unnecessarily) • Give a balanced argument- covering all points evenly. • Analyse fully – use facts and description to prove/support your point. • Link and show interrelationship between causes or consequences. - Do not ASSUME that the examiner knows you know! • You have to WRITE what you know to get the marks!

  11. Example A: b) EXPLAIN why the Soviet Union blockaded West Berlin in 1948? (8)

  12. Example A- Key Points -Explain two reasons fully!

  13. Example B: c) ‘American public opinion was more important than military failure in causing the USA to withdraw from Vietnam.’ How far do you agree with this statement. Explain your answer. (10)

  14. Example B- Key Points Give a balanced answer with points in detail for both sides of the argument! Agree to a certain extent because…. I disagree because …… (give example explained eg The cost of the war.) HOW FAR evaluate…

  15. Example C: Source D There is a surge of women investors: secretaries, heiresses, business women and housewives. In the last ten years the number of women speculators has increased from 2% to 35% of the total number who gambles daily on the stock market. Of course, a woman who wants to take part in the stock market must have money to invest. And she has certainly got that as never before. From an American magazine published in 1929. 4c) Study Source D. Are you surprised by this source? Use the source and your knowledge to explain your answer. (7)

  16. Example C- Key points • To get full marks you should balance your answer- • Argue in DETAIL – yes you are surprised and why? • NO you are not surprised and why? • Give figures and examples as much as possible to add detail to reasons and explanations.

  17. Example D: b) Explain why Sacco and Vanzetti were executed? (6)

  18. Example D- Key Points: • To get full marks • 3 basic explanations – three different points. • One detailed explanation and one basic. • AIM for TWO detailed/developed explanations.

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