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Analysing sources is the part of A-Level History people tend to find most difficult. So you're not alone!

Unlike with essay exams, it's pretty much impossible to question-spot and prepare...

Source questions can be scary, particularly as the short time limit makes you feel that every word has to count. To feel more comfortable when analysing a source, the most important thing to keep in mi...

With source work, it is very important to read both the question and the source very carefully, and to make sure you answer the question!The first step to an answer should be to read the source with the q...

For a lot of people History is a really difficult subject to revise. From my experience, getting a really good basis of facts is the first step before you can discuss past paper questions in groups. Th...

Planning is key here but it is important to remember to balance your time between planning and writing your answer as the exam will be strictly timed.

Think about what the question is ask...