PAPER 4
HOW TO DO IT
DESCRIPTORS
GUIDANCE
Marked out of 40 marks over
5 levels
Importance of sharing
generic descriptors – need to
do this
Purpose of Paper 4
assessment objectives:
Recall, select, organize
deploy knowledge of depth
study
Balanced argument
contextualized from topic
Extended version of question
C
All depth studies - you
should answer the one you
have studied
2 questions – answer ONE
question. Do not answer
TWO!
How significant/ important
type questions – makes sure
you spend some time
choosing the questions –
read closely – look at specific
dates – really important
Has to be balanced – answer
to the factor – then provide
other factors in counter
arguments
Show brief planning – a table
is very important – refer back
to this
Need to be analytical – not
narrative driven – explain do
not tell
Point – evidence –
explanation
Every point should be
referred back to the
question, make it obvious
P4 requires a detailed
knowledge – this is the depth
study
Best answers show logic of
argument. Intro and
conclusion and evidence
support each other! Very
important
GERMANY
ANSWERS
RUSSIA
ANSWERS
Select question carefully
Knowledge of terms and timeframe in question
SUMMARY
Plan for answer – table/chart
Every point you make uses detailed and specific
evidence to relate to question
Use paragraphs
Extended version of C question
Do not be scared – just keep referring back to
the question!