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External Assessment . Paper 1. Structure. 1 Hour HL 20% SL 30% Answer 4 questions on 1 of 3 Prescribed Topics Mark out of 25. Structure. Question 1 Explain importance (S L) and understanding (SL) Question 2 Compare and contrast 2 source SL 3 sources HL Question 3 2 sources OPVL
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External Assessment Paper 1
Structure • 1 Hour • HL 20% • SL 30% • Answer 4 questions on 1 of 3 Prescribed Topics • Mark out of 25
Structure Question 1 • Explain importance (SL) and understanding (SL) Question 2 • Compare and contrast • 2 source SL • 3 sources HL Question 3 • 2 sources OPVL Question 4 • Evaluate sources and Contextual Knowledge
Question 1 • Generally the worst done of the questions • Careless points dropped • If it is worth 3 points - write 3 points • There will be more background info given for the visual/cartoon sources
Question 2 • Statistically the best done • Integrated approach is the best • Discourage bullet points • Compare and contrast with good linkage
Question 3 • Don’t link the two sources • OPVL point-form is OK • Don’t note that it being a translation is a limitation • Don’t note that it being an excerpt is a limitation • Stay away from “primary” & “secondary” • “Secondary source” is often noted as a limitation - false • Think in terms of “What can the source tell me and what can’t the source tell me?” for strengths and limitations • Note when relevant background of writer
Question 4 • BOTH knowledge & sources must be used • Don’t waste time writing an introduction and conclusion - thesis is good • Relate everything back to the question • Determine your point of view (thesis) and stick to it
General Strategies • Don’t quote at length, but reference the docs • Note how origin impacts truthfulness • Stay away from mere paraphrasing repetition or summary of docs . . . • Focus on interpretation & analysis • Allot time roughly based on point value
Skills • Understand historical sources • Explain the importance of historical sources • Evaluate historical sources as evidence • Demonstrate an understanding of historical context • Evaluate and synthesize sources from both historical sources and and background knowledge
Route 2 Prescribed Subjects • Peacemaking and peacekeeping - international relations, 1918-1936
Prescribed Subject 1 • Aims of the participants and peacemakers: Wilson and the Fourteen Points • Terms of the treaties • Impact of the treaties in Europe • Enforcement, US isolationism, conferences • League of Nations • Ruhr Crisis • Depression a & threats to Peace - Manchuria & Abyssinia