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What is the difference between a good exam answer and a great one?

A good exam answer will include a range of primary evidence, demonstrating the student's knowledge of the subject. A great exam answer will open and close each example-filled paragraph with a direc...

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Answered by Charlotte F. History tutor
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How can I quickly get to grips with a historical source in an exam?

When time is sparse, the best way to distinguish what the source is telling us to read it once and pick out three seperate lines from it.

After doing this, look at each one and describe w...

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Answered by Erin W. History tutor
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How do you to answer an exam essay question successfully?

The trick to writing an successful essay in the exam in the planning. Those first 5 minutes should be spend taking deep breaths and reading the questions carefully. It is a common mistake to see a topi...

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Answered by Maria C. History tutor
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What is the best way to structure a history essay in an exam?

Remember, a question in an exam is about what you know, not what you don't know. Make sure that you shape your answer to show off the breadth of your knowledge, while keeping focused on what the questi...

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Answered by Laura S. History tutor
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How do I get top marks in my GCSE History essay?

Although different examination boards seem to have different requirements from pupils when it comes to approaching essay writing in GCSE History, below we will provide some practical tips that are applica...

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Answered by Maria P. History tutor
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