How do I make sure that I do not run out of time in the essay questions of the exam?

Timing in the History A Level is one of the biggest challenges encountered by most people who are preparing for the exam: it's very common for students to worry about running out of time, or not writing enough in the time given. The easiest way to overcome the problem is by dividing the time recommended for each essay into smaller chunks. For example, if you have 45 minutes to write an answer, use the first 5 minutes for planning, then spend 5 minutes on the introduction, 10 minutes on each of the three main paragraphs, and 5 minutes on the conclusion. Following this strictly will help in not running out of time when completing an answer, but it does not solve the issue of a student feeling like they have not written enough. For this reason practice is key, learning how to make each paragraph as concise as possible whilst still conveying the argument is a skill that improves greatly with practice - by developing good habits. For example, establishing your argument in the first sentence of the paragraph, and then neatly summarising it in the last sentence, ensures that you maintain a clear focus on the answer, whilst also allowing you to cut down on evidence and explanation without losing track of your overall point if time is running out.