Evaluating Sources in History Exam

Teacher Charles provides a comprehensive guide on how to tackle A-level and AS-level history paper 1, focusing on the Cambridge syllabus 9489. The video covers the exam format, including the division into Part A and Part B, and offers detailed strategies for answering each part effectively. Part A involves comparing and contrasting two sources, while Part B requires analysis of all four sources. The video concludes with an invitation for feedback and questions.

What is the focus of the AS Level History Paper 1?

• Creative writing

• Source-based questions

• Scientific experiments

• Mathematical problem-solving

How many options are available for Paper 1 in the CIE syllabus?

• Two

• Three

• Five

• Four

What is the first step in answering Part A of the exam?

• Evaluate the sources

• Read the question

• Write a conclusion

• Read all four sources

In Part A, what should you focus on when finding similarities between sources?

• The length of the sources

• The question's requirements

• The author's background

• Random similarities

What is the final step in answering Part A?

• Finding more differences

• Writing an introduction

• Evaluating the sources

• Quoting from the sources

In Part B, how many sources should you evaluate?

• Five

• Four

• Three

• Two

What is the purpose of summarizing which sources support or challenge the view in Part B?

• To avoid quoting

• To prepare for the conclusion

• To confuse the examiner

• To fill space

What should you do after assessing each source in Part B?

• Move to the next source

• Write the conclusion

• Skip to Part A

• Re-read the question

In the conclusion of Part B, what should you mention?

• The length of each source

• Which source best supports the view

• The author's biography

• The date of publication

What is the main goal of the video tutorial?

• To discuss historical events

• To analyze scientific data

• To improve exam scores

• To teach creative writing