

Students may be working towards an exam focusing heavily on Modern European To the period, region or themes being tested in the external examinations. The topic theme for the Internal Assessment (IA) does not need to be confined In comparison to many A-Level personal studies, Sources, an analysis and so on – each of which has a recommended word It is divided into veryĬlear sections – an introduction, a summary of evidence, an evaluation of Most enjoyable part of the course for many students. This personal study of 1500-2000 words is often the It is a study of 1500-2000 word essay on a topic of the student's own choice. The Internal Assessment at IB History level is an individual study which accounts for 20% of final mark for Higher Level students, and 25% for Standard Level students. Of Trotsky and Lenin in the October Revolution and the formation of the Soviet Were the main causes of the Spanish Civil War?", "Compare the roles Nature: instead, they are in-depth questions on particular topics ("What Questions are not organised into themes, and are not particularly synoptic in Years from which candidates must answer 3. The paper consists of a list of 25 essay questions covering up to 200 Her students will be sitting – in my case, I teach towards the European The teacher will declare in advance which of these papers his or Knowledge of a different world region (for example Europe and the Middle East, The IBīoard produces several Paper 3 examination papers, each of which tests Higher Level students only sit this paper. Geographically and thematically – is one of the most challenging but This genuinely synoptic approach to History – chronologically, Single-party states, each chosen from a different region. (" Analyse the foreign policy of two rulers of Style of question in Paper 2 involves the comparison of different regions Ideology for rulers of twentieth century single party states"). ("To what extent was the rise to power of either Hitler or Mao due to personalĪppeal and ability?") to the very open-ended ("Assess the importance of The five questions within each section will range from the narrowly specific That students study at least two of these topic sections in depth (see below). Questions chosen from different sections of the paper, hence the requirement This examination paper is traditionally divided intoįive sections of five questions each. To what extent you agree that." (8 marks). "Using the sources and your own knowledge, explain "With reference to their origins and purpose,Īssess the values and limitation of source A & D to this historianĤ. "Compare and contrast the views expressed byģ. "What message is conveyed by Source B." (2 marks) Ģ. "Why, according to Source A." (3 marks) ġb. The four questions, adding up to 25 possible points, follow a predictableġa. Usually at least one visual source such as a cartoon or photograph among these. Sources written sources are rarely more than 200 words long, and there is Qualification in mind, up until now Paper 1 has consisted of five accessible They will substantially change the existing approach of each paper. Provisional Government / October RevolutionĪt the time of writing, the IB board has not madeĪvailable any sample papers for the new syllabus.GCSE Course: Arab-Israeli Conflict since 1945.
