Introduction

This CAIE History course covers the 20th Century option for the Core Content and Germany 1918-45 for the Depth Study.

The final examination consists of three papers. Before you start your assignments, it is essential to read the cover sheet to understand what skills you will be examined for.

Paper 1

Paper 1 contains structured questions on the Core Content and the Depth Study. It is essential for success and access to the full range of marks that you read the Paper 1 Advice.

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Paper 1 requires a clear understanding of how to develop an explanation. Please take the time to read this advice to develop your understanding further.

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Now use the exam board specimen answers to see their commentary of explanations, consolidating our understanding.

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Paper 2

Paper 2 is a document paper and contains source style questions set on a specified topic from the Core Content. The topic changes for each exam series.

The Paper 2 Advice document explains how each question can be answered, offering advice on what the question is asking you to do for access to full marks, and offering topic sentences for you to use. Using the Paper 2 Advice will help you focus on the questions you are asked.

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The Paper 2 Question breakdown document will help you understand what is being asked of you and how best to formulate your answers.

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Now use the exam board specimen answers to see their commentary of explanations, consolidating our understanding.

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The Paper 2 Topic document allows you to quickly check what topic you will need to revise for Paper 2. Remember that your Paper 2 topic will not appear in your Paper 1 examination.

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Paper 4

Paper 4 contains essay questions based on the Depth Study.

Paper 4 includes two questions which you will answer. The Paper 4 Advice document gives useful tips on how to plan your answers to maximise your marks. Furthermore, pages 343 to 250 in your textbook are an EXCELLENT resource in terms of breaking down your planning for this paper. It also includes worked examples of pages 249 and 250.

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Paper 4 also requires skills of developed explanation. Revisit the Developed Explanation Advice to consolidate your skills further.

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Lastly, study the exam board specimen answers will help you see the bigger picture in tackling your first Paper 4 skills assignment.

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