We would strongly recommend that, for all components, learners avoid the use of bullet
points and answer questions using full sentences and paragraphs. In order to construct
coherent historical arguments and to evaluate historical sources in context, as required by
the syllabus, learners are advised to write in continuous prose. Not doing so could hinder
their ability to express the information they wish to convey and to provide the types of
explanatory and analytical responses required in Papers 1,2, and all components.
points and answer questions using full sentences and paragraphs. In order to construct
coherent historical arguments and to evaluate historical sources in context, as required by
the syllabus, learners are advised to write in continuous prose. Not doing so could hinder
their ability to express the information they wish to convey and to provide the types of
explanatory and analytical responses required in Papers 1,2, and all components.
The only possible exception would be on part (a) questions for Paper 1, which assess recall
and description, requiring four separate points to be made learners in their response.
Even here, however, we would advise that a short paragraph is the best way to approach
the question.
The Principal Examiner Report (recent past Reports are available on the School Support
Hub) for Paper 12 for the November 2024 examination session, for example, states that for
part (a) questions: Most candidates recognised that responses to (a) questions could be
short and concise. Many answered these questions in the form of a short paragraph,
which was an appropriate approach. It also advised that: Candidates should avoid ‘listing
points’ and write in continuous prose. In part (b) and (c) questions, candidates should
look to explain separate points in distinct paragraphs. On Paper 2, learners should write in
continuous prose and any quotations from the source material used in a response should
be given in full, and not abbreviated.
Hub) for Paper 12 for the November 2024 examination session, for example, states that for
part (a) questions: Most candidates recognised that responses to (a) questions could be
short and concise. Many answered these questions in the form of a short paragraph,
which was an appropriate approach. It also advised that: Candidates should avoid ‘listing
points’ and write in continuous prose. In part (b) and (c) questions, candidates should
look to explain separate points in distinct paragraphs. On Paper 2, learners should write in
continuous prose and any quotations from the source material used in a response should
be given in full, and not abbreviated.
The School Support Hub also includes Specimen and Example Candidate Responses
which can be referred to for further guidance.
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