NET History Exam Skills 5 Grab a Grade

Importance Question

Assessment objective weightings for GCSE History Assessment objectives (AOs) Criteria Overall weighting (approx. %) AO1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the key features and characteristics of the periods studied. 35 AO2 Explain and analyse historical events and periods studied using second-order historical concepts. AO3 Analyse, evaluate and use sources (contemporary to the period) to make substantiated judgements, in the context of historical events studied. 15 AO4 Analyse, evaluate and make substantiated judgements about interpretations (including how and why interpretations may differ) in the context of historical events studied.

Section 1: What is ‘developed’ explanation? Focus: AO1 & AO2 Question types: all those that demands analysis and explanation of second order concepts, underpinned b knowledge and understanding. In what ways… Which of the following… Write an account… How far do you agree with the statement? Explain the significance of… Compare…In what ways are they similar? Has X been the major factor in… Explain what was important about… The main change was…

A very brief mark scheme… Level 1 Basic Identifies factor (can do as many as you want) Statement – does not answer the question Level 2 simple One explanation (simple because its mono-casual) – ‘one reason for everything…’ Level 3 developed Two or more explained identified factors Low level 3 – one explained factor, one identified

Importance means of great value / significance You can explain importance by considering: ·  why it was important at the time ·  the short-term impact 
 ·  the medium-term 
 ·  long-term consequences 
 ·  influence today 
 Command word Focal point of the question Explain what was important about Harold Godwinson’s position before 1066 in the succession crisis following the death of Edward the Confessor. (8 marks) Number of marks tells me that at least 2 aspects of importance must be discussed Topic