GCSE History
Nazi Germany Paper
Layout of the Exam Paper:
Section A
- Question 1: 4 marks – what can i infer from the source?
- Question 2: 12 marks – explain why…?
Section B
- Question 3a: 8 marks – how useful are the sources?
- Question 3b: 4 marks – main difference between the sources?
- Question 3c: 4 marks – reason why the sources are different?
- Question 4: 16 marks – how far do i agree with the sources?
How to Answer:
Question 1: 4 marks
This question is asking you what 2 things you can gather from the source
- read source twice, highlighting and annotating key points/links to question
- pick out 2 things you can infer from the source
- pick out 2 details that back up your points
Inference = what you can find in the source/your point
Detail = quote/evidence from the source that shows this
‘One thing I can infer from Source X is….’ ‘A detail that tells me this is…’
‘A second thing I can infer from this source is…’ ‘The detail showing me this is…’
Question 2: 12 marks
This question is asking you to explain the cause or consequence of a key event
- read question twice, highlighting and annotating key points/links to question
- use stimulus points given, but introduce your own ideas too
- create a line of reasoning, continue throughout your essay
- explain causes or consequences in detail
- at the end of paragraphs, link back to question
, - small introduction, 3 paragraphs, conclusion restating points(if you have
time)
Question 3a: 8 marks
Question wants you to analyse the usefulness of 2 sources about the same focus point
- read question twice, highlighting and annotating key points/links to question
- use: content of source, provenance and your own knowledge
- 2 paragraphs: one for each source
- how does the content make it useful? use quotes and evidence
- how does the provenance make it useful?
- you can counter your argument, but your argument must be stronger
- at end of paragraph, explain WHY the source is/is not useful
Content = what is written in the source – quotes, evidence
Provenance = where the source comes from and when – diary, newspaper
‘Source X is useful for this enquiry because it includes…’
‘Source X is useful to a certain extent…’
‘As Source X is a …, this makes it more/less useful…’
Question 3b: 4 marks
This question is asking how two interpretations are different
- read both twice, highlighting and annotating key points/links to question
- no own knowledge needed
- talk about both interpretations!
- must include evidence from both interpretations
- 1 paragraph
‘The main difference between Interpretation X and Interpretation Y is that…’
Question 3c: 4 marks
Question wants to know why the interpretations are different
- read both twice, highlighting and annotating key points/links to question
Nazi Germany Paper
Layout of the Exam Paper:
Section A
- Question 1: 4 marks – what can i infer from the source?
- Question 2: 12 marks – explain why…?
Section B
- Question 3a: 8 marks – how useful are the sources?
- Question 3b: 4 marks – main difference between the sources?
- Question 3c: 4 marks – reason why the sources are different?
- Question 4: 16 marks – how far do i agree with the sources?
How to Answer:
Question 1: 4 marks
This question is asking you what 2 things you can gather from the source
- read source twice, highlighting and annotating key points/links to question
- pick out 2 things you can infer from the source
- pick out 2 details that back up your points
Inference = what you can find in the source/your point
Detail = quote/evidence from the source that shows this
‘One thing I can infer from Source X is….’ ‘A detail that tells me this is…’
‘A second thing I can infer from this source is…’ ‘The detail showing me this is…’
Question 2: 12 marks
This question is asking you to explain the cause or consequence of a key event
- read question twice, highlighting and annotating key points/links to question
- use stimulus points given, but introduce your own ideas too
- create a line of reasoning, continue throughout your essay
- explain causes or consequences in detail
- at the end of paragraphs, link back to question
, - small introduction, 3 paragraphs, conclusion restating points(if you have
time)
Question 3a: 8 marks
Question wants you to analyse the usefulness of 2 sources about the same focus point
- read question twice, highlighting and annotating key points/links to question
- use: content of source, provenance and your own knowledge
- 2 paragraphs: one for each source
- how does the content make it useful? use quotes and evidence
- how does the provenance make it useful?
- you can counter your argument, but your argument must be stronger
- at end of paragraph, explain WHY the source is/is not useful
Content = what is written in the source – quotes, evidence
Provenance = where the source comes from and when – diary, newspaper
‘Source X is useful for this enquiry because it includes…’
‘Source X is useful to a certain extent…’
‘As Source X is a …, this makes it more/less useful…’
Question 3b: 4 marks
This question is asking how two interpretations are different
- read both twice, highlighting and annotating key points/links to question
- no own knowledge needed
- talk about both interpretations!
- must include evidence from both interpretations
- 1 paragraph
‘The main difference between Interpretation X and Interpretation Y is that…’
Question 3c: 4 marks
Question wants to know why the interpretations are different
- read both twice, highlighting and annotating key points/links to question
