WEBINAR | AQA A-Level History: Expert Tips for the Best Performance on 1H Tsarist and Communist Russia 1855-1964
Course Code: W0049
£95.00
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 Paper 1H. A particular focus will be given to how to extend performance in the Russia 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 on this paper really should cover.WEBINAR BENEFITS
- Gain exceptional understanding of exactly what examiners are looking for in higher level exam answers on 1H
- Develop top level strategies for producing excellent responses to what makes an interpretation convincing on 1H
- 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 and period 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 use
PROGRAMME | 4.00 - 5.30pm
4.00 - 4.05pm: Introduction and consideration of assessment criteria4.05 - 4.20pm: Learning skills. How to prioritise the right things in revision
- How to combine content revision on the Tudors with skills expected in the exam
- Linking knowledge to argument: revising for a purpose – what are the areas of common debate on 1H Russia?
- Knowing when you have learned enough for each topic.
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 on 1H Russia
- Student Activity: improving essay skills, and especially the focus on change and continuity over time on Russia themes
- 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. What arguments have been covered in previous exam cycles on 1H?
- 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, with Russia examples
5.25 - 5.30pm: Final Tips to do your very best
A-Level - Code: W0049
WEBINAR | AQA A-Level History: Expert Tips for the Best Performance on 1H Tsarist and Communist Russia 1855-1964
WEBINAR | Tuesday 30 April 2024
WEBINAR LEADER
Keith Milne has over 25 years teaching and examining experience. He is Chief Moderator with a major exam board and has authored and advised on a series of popular books including those detailing how to succeed with the NEA. He is an experienced Head of History and leads a number of courses exploring the routes to success at A-Level History.