 starter activity What advice would you give someone on how to do well in Unit 1, ‘Medicine through Time’ for GCSE History?

General tips Timing is crucial - look at the marks available for each question, roughly 2 mins per mark Timing is crucial - look at the marks available for each question, roughly 2 mins per mark Read the instructions answer all the questions Read the instructions answer all the questions Read all the sources – they may give you some clues Read all the sources – they may give you some clues Read the captions – the examiner is giving you clues not trying to catch you out Read the captions – the examiner is giving you clues not trying to catch you out If you are asked to use own knowledge – use it! If you are asked to use own knowledge – use it! If you run short of time, bullet point key facts If you run short of time, bullet point key facts Don’t spend too long on questions worth 4 marks at the expense of ones worth 8 or 12 Don’t spend too long on questions worth 4 marks at the expense of ones worth 8 or 12

How to do well on the Medicine through Time paper Exam tips & techniques for the Medicine Through Time paper  LOs

Question (a) – 4 marks Question a: ‘What does Source A suggest / tell you about …?’ (4 marks) Question a: ‘What does Source A suggest / tell you about …?’ (4 marks) Use a balance of evidence from source and own knowledge Use a balance of evidence from source and own knowledge Look for 2 or 3 detailed points you can make Look for 2 or 3 detailed points you can make

Question (b) – 6 marks Question b, ‘What different attitudes / beliefs ? approaches are suggested by … ? (6 marks) Question b, ‘What different attitudes / beliefs ? approaches are suggested by … ? (6 marks) Use a balance of source analysis & own knowledge Use a balance of source analysis & own knowledge You must refer to both sources You must refer to both sources

Question (c) – 8 marks Question c, ‘Why were the attitudes / beliefs / approaches etc. different …? (8 marks) Question c, ‘Why were the attitudes / beliefs / approaches etc. different …? (8 marks) This question focuses on the reasons why things changed or differed This question focuses on the reasons why things changed or differed You must refer to both sources You must refer to both sources Use a balance of own knowledge & source evidence Use a balance of own knowledge & source evidence

Question (d) – 8 marks Question d, focuses on developments in medicine over a period of time (8 marks) Question d, focuses on developments in medicine over a period of time (8 marks) Make sure you refer to all sources Make sure you refer to all sources Include all required key time periods in your answer, e.g. nineteenth and twentieth century Include all required key time periods in your answer, e.g. nineteenth and twentieth century Cover a range of factors – at least 3 Cover a range of factors – at least 3 Reach a clear judgement – a conclusion Reach a clear judgement – a conclusion Structure your answer carefully, e.g. introduction, topic paragraphs, conclusion Structure your answer carefully, e.g. introduction, topic paragraphs, conclusion

Section B or C Question a: ‘Choose one of the medical pioneers / events below.’ (4 marks) Question a: ‘Choose one of the medical pioneers / events below.’ (4 marks) Explain the achievements of the individual or the importance of the event in the context of the period (i.e. link it to what you know about the times) Explain the achievements of the individual or the importance of the event in the context of the period (i.e. link it to what you know about the times)

Section B or C Question b, ‘Which individual contributed most / which period saw the greatest improvement etc.? (8 marks) Question b, ‘Which individual contributed most / which period saw the greatest improvement etc.? (8 marks) Write a paragraph about the first person / event. Write a paragraph about the first person / event. Write a paragraph about the second person / event. Write a paragraph about the second person / event. Write a conclusion which directly answers the question and makes links between the two individuals / events Write a conclusion which directly answers the question and makes links between the two individuals / events

 Your task Set yourself 3 targets for the Mock exams Set yourself 3 targets for the Mock exams Can you guess what Mr Walker’ tips for exam success will be….? Can you guess what Mr Walker’ tips for exam success will be….? What advice can I give those Year 11s?

Plenary Plenary Mr Walker’ top tips for exam success… Mr Walker’ top tips for exam success… Pace yourself carefully – leave enough time for the essay-style questions at the end of each section Pace yourself carefully – leave enough time for the essay-style questions at the end of each section Read the attributions carefully Read the attributions carefully Provide as much factual detail as you can Provide as much factual detail as you can Don’t be a Mr Bean in your summer exams!