1. NET History Exam Skills5
Grab a
Grade

2. Importance Question

3. 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.

4. 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…

5. 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

6. 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