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ABOUT THIS WEBINAR

Join A-Level History expert examiner Keith Milne for an opportunity to really develop exam techniques and skills that will ensure progression to the higher levels of the mark scheme in the exam.

A particular focus will be given to how to extend performance in the interpretations question – how should students be proving the concept of ‘convincing’ and how they prove understanding of the content of the extract.

A secondary focus will be the qualities of an outstanding essay and especially what an essay in a Breadth paper really should cover.

WEBINAR BENEFITS

• Gain exceptional understanding of exactly what examiners are looking for in higher level exam answers
• Develop top level strategies for producing excellent responses to what makes an interpretation convincing
• Focus on the element of balance and substantiated knowledge. How to link factors as demanded at Level 5 in essay responses
• Best practice revision tips and guidance from an exam expert
• Discover how to reach higher order skills and what exactly examiners look for to identify the higher level responses
• This course includes a set of course notes which will be sent in advance of the course and which you will be able to us

PROGRAMME | 3.30 – 5.00pm

4.00 – 4.05pm: Introduction and consideration of assessment criteria

4.05 – 4.20pm: Learning skills. How to prioritise the right things in revision

• How to combine content revision with skills expected in the exam
• Linking knowledge to argument: revising for a purpose
• Knowing when you have learned enough

4.20 – 4.55pm: The key things to prepare and to perfect in essay responses

• What examiners are looking for in developing an excellent answer in breadth
• Student Activity: improving essay skills, and especially the focus on change and continuity over time
• How examiners mark and rank essay answers. The importance of an effective introduction
• What examiners really want to see in balanced responses. The key tips.

 4.55 – 5.25pm: Interpretations Questions

• Best practice in the evaluation of opinion
• How to move argument away from notions of reliability and accuracy alone
• Student Activity: Reviewing responses – what are the indicators of a L4 and L5 response
• How to structure the perfect response

5.25 – 5.30pm: Final tips to do your very best