Exam Techniques

• Answer structure for 4 Markers in C&T?

  Source ... shows that...... (what you see)

  
  

  This suggests that..... (explain what you see may mean)

  
  

  From my own knowledge I know that.... (own knowledge)

  
  

  (optional conclusion)
• How to answer how useful are sources A & B (12 Marks)

  Source A is (not) useful to a historian studying.... as it gives the perspective of.... (explain view)

  
  

  Source A shows.... (what you see)

  This is (not) useful because.... (explain how it helps)

  
  

  Additionally the source is... (talk about publisher and date)

  Which makes it (not) useful because.... (explain how it helps)

  
  

  Repeat x1 for the other source

  
  

  Overall.. (say again whether each is useful or not)

  However Source X is more useful as.....
• How to answer 8 mark narrative account questions?

  Write a chronological story of the events which occured with PEEL paragraphs
• What is the time duration of the German exam paper?

  One hour
• How many marks is the German exam paper out of?

  40 marks
• How much time should you spend per mark in the exam?

  One and a half minutes
• What are the types of questions in the German exam?

  • Questions 1, 2, and 3: Historical interpretations
  • Questions 4, 5, and 6: Own knowledge of the course
• What should you do before tackling questions one, two, and three?

  Read the two interpretations carefully
• Who authored the first interpretation about the Hitler Youth?

  Henry Mettleman
• When was the first interpretation published?

  1997
• What does the first interpretation focus on?

  The early years of the Hitler Youth
• What is a key positive aspect mentioned in the first interpretation?

  Access to sports equipment and camps
• Who authored the second interpretation about the Hitler Youth?

  Clon
• When was the second interpretation published?

  1982
• What does the second interpretation focus on?

  The late years of the Hitler Youth
• What negative aspect is highlighted in the second interpretation?

  Rules of absolute obedience
• How do the two interpretations differ in their views on the Hitler Youth?

  One is positive, the other negative
• What is a key quote from the first interpretation?

  "I liked it in the Hitler Youth"
• What is a key quote from the second interpretation?

  "The activities consisted almost entirely of military drill"
• What should you include in your answer for question one?

  Quotes from both interpretations
• What is the focus of question two in the exam?

  Why the interpretations are different
• What is the provenance in historical analysis?

  Who wrote it, when, and why
• What is the focus of question three in the exam?

  Which interpretation is more convincing
• What should you avoid using in your answer for question three?

  Provenance of the interpretations
• What structure should you follow for question three?

  1. Evaluate interpretation A
  2. Evaluate interpretation B
  3. Short conclusion on which is more convincing
• What is a key aspect to consider when evaluating an interpretation?

  How typical and comprehensive it is
• How many members did the Hitler Youth have by 1939?

  8 million members
• What did the Hitler Youth provide for young people?

  Leisure activities and training
• What does the phrase "smashing" refer to in the first interpretation?

  The uniform of the Hitler Youth
• What does the second interpretation suggest about the Hitler Youth's popularity?

  It became increasingly unpopular
• How does the timing of the interpretations affect their views?

  Different stages show changing popularity
• What is a common theme in both interpretations?

  Different perspectives on the Hitler Youth
• What is the main focus of the exam walkthrough video?

  Exam techniques for the German exam
• Why is it important to underline key quotes in the interpretations?

  To use them in your answers
• What does the phrase "developed analysis" refer to in the exam context?

  Detailed inferences from both sources
• What is the significance of the Hitler Youth's activities?

  They aimed to train future soldiers
• What should you do if you find the exam technique difficult?

  Review the techniques thoroughly
• What is the purpose of contextual knowledge in the exam?

  To support your analysis of interpretations
• How does the author suggest you should compare interpretations?

  Use connectives like "on the other hand"
• What is the overall goal of the exam walkthrough video?

  To prepare students for the German exam