<strong>A4 planning grid for Edexcel A-level politics 24-mark and 30-mark questions</strong> <p><em>Please note: this resource is not endorsed or authorised by Edexcel</em></p> <p>This planning grid is INVALUABLE to anyone studying or teaching Edexcel A-level politics.</p> <p>Can be used to practice planning:</p> <ul> <li>30-mark source questions (Papers 1 and 2)</li> <li>30-mark non-source questions (Papers 1, 2, 3A, and 3B)</li> <li>24-mark ideologies questions (core and non-core ideologies) (Papers 1 and 2)</li> </ul> <p>It reproduces a standard skeleton structure for 30-mark and 24-mark questions which can be quickly populated with ideas for students who want to practice planning answers quickly and easily.</p> <p>Planning is an essential part in the A-level politics exams but practicing planning is often overlooked by students. This grid means you don’t have to rewrite the structure every time you want to plan an answer.</p> <p>The grid is divided into three paragraphs, each with a point and counter-point, encouraging students to focus on AO1 (knowledge and understanding) and AO3 (judgment) which are most important to include in an essay plan.</p> <p><strong>USAGE</strong>: Can be used as a lesson starter or plenary activity (give everyone a planning sheet, write a question on the board and set a timer), as homework, or just for revision.</p> <p>The following timings are advised to maximise planning efficiency:</p> <ul> <li><strong>4-6 minutes</strong> for 30-mark source and non-source questions</li> <li><strong>2-3 minutes</strong> for 24-mark ideologies questions.</li> </ul> <p>Core and non-core ideologies include liberalism, socialism and conservatism, and feminism, nationalism, anarchism, ecologism and multiculturalism, respectively.</p> <p><strong>For a bank of over 200 original Edexcel politics exam-style questions, see my other resources.</strong></p> <p>This resource is included <em>free</em> when purchasing the practice paper packs for Paper 1, 2, and 3A.</p>

<p><strong>Guide to answering all Edexcel A-level Politics questions for paper 1, paper 2, and paper 3A (USA)</strong></p> <p><em>Please note: this resource has not been approved or authorised by Edexcel.</em></p> <p>This is a packed 6-page guide to answering <strong>EVERY</strong> type of question from Edexcel A-level politics, including 24-mark “to what extent” ideologies questions, 30-mark “evaluate the view” source questions, 30-mark “evaluate the view” non-source questions, 12-mark “examine” questions, and 12-mark “analyse” comparative theory questions.</p> <p>For each question, the guide includes a general answering guide and a “top tips” section from successful students which include:</p> <ul> <li>Abridged advice from Edexcel on answering the type of question</li> <li>Advice on structuring each type of question with reference to the three assessment objectives (AOs) from successful students</li> <li>Essentials to achieve top marks</li> <li>Advice on planning and time management for each type of question</li> <li>Key words and phrases to include to ensure each AO is applied consistently</li> </ul> <p>The guide summarises key information which can be applied to answering questions from any topic or section of the course.</p> <p>For example, the guide could be issued to students in part or in full at the following times:</p> <ul> <li>When first introducing each question type in the A-level course.</li> <li>When setting essay questions in class or for homework.</li> <li>During revision for mock exams and A-level exams.</li> <li>As part of feedback for mock exams.</li> </ul>

<p><strong>Practice papers for A-level Politics Edexcel Paper 1: UK Politics &amp; Core Ideologies (Conservatism, Liberalism, and Socialism), PLUS core ideologies revision map, planning template, and answering guide</strong></p> <p><em>Please note: this resource is not endorsed or authorised by Edexcel.</em></p> <p>12 practice papers for Edexcel A-level Politics Paper 1. Each paper contains one source-based 30-mark-style question including an original source, a choice of two non-source 30-mark-style questions, and a choice of two 24-mark-style core ideologies questions, totalling a bank of 60 original Paper 1 exam-style questions. Each question is written and formatted in the style of an Edexcel exam question and addresses a specific area of the specification. The papers or questions could be used for Paper 1 mock tests, classroom essay practice, question planning practice, or for homework.</p> <p>Also included is a guide to answering each type of question, including the exam board advice and tips for timing, content, and structure.</p> <p><strong>PLUS</strong></p> <ul> <li>FREE core ideologies revision map template to plan for EVERY type of core ideologies question.</li> <li>FREE planning template which can be used to practice planning 24- and 30-mark questions quickly and easily.</li> </ul>

<p><strong>Practice papers for A-level Politics Edexcel Paper 2: UK Government &amp; Non-core Ideologies (Nationalism), PLUS planning template and answering guide</strong></p> <p><em>Please note: this resource is not endorsed or authorised by Edexcel.</em></p> <p>15 practice papers for Edexcel A-level Politics Paper 2. Each paper contains one source-based 30-mark-style question including an original source, a choice of two non-source 30-mark-style questions, and a choice of two 24-mark-style nationalism questions, totalling a bank of 75 original Paper 2 exam-style questions. Each question is written and formatted in the style of an Edexcel exam question and addresses a specific area of the specification. The papers or questions could be used for Paper 2 mock tests, classroom essay practice, question planning practice, or for homework.</p> <p>Please note that Nationalism is the only ideology with questions in these practice papers.</p> <p>Also included is a guide to answering each type of question, including the exam board advice and tips for timing, content, and structure.</p> <p><strong>PLUS</strong></p> <ul> <li>FREE planning template which can be used to practice planning 24- and 30-mark questions quickly and easily.</li> </ul>

<p><strong>Practice papers for A-level Politics Edexcel Paper 3A: US Government and politics &amp; comparative politics PLUS 12-mark question bank, planning template, and answering guide</strong></p> <p><em>Please note: this resource is not endorsed or authorised by Edexcel.</em></p> <p>17 practice papers for Edexcel A-level Politics Paper 3A - US Government and politics and comparative politics. Each paper contains at least one 12-mark “examine” question, one 12-mark “analyse” comparative theory question, and a choice of three 30-mark-style discussion questions, totalling a bank of 100+ original Paper 3A exam-style questions. Each question is written and formatted in the style of an Edexcel exam question and addresses a specific area of the specification. The papers or questions could be used for Paper 3A mock tests, classroom essay practice, question planning practice, or for homework.</p> <p>Also included is a guide to answering each type of question, including the exam board advice and tips for timing, content, and structure.</p> <p><strong>PLUS</strong></p> <ul> <li>FREE bank of all possible 12-mark comparative questions in a handy template to practice planning.</li> <li>FREE planning template which can be used to practice planning 30-mark questions quickly and easily.</li> </ul>

<p><strong>Revision map for Edexcel A-level Politics core ideologies: liberalism, conservatism, and socialism</strong></p> <p><em>Please note: this resource is not endorsed or authorised by Edexcel</em></p> <p>The Edexcel ‘core ideologies’ 24-mark questions can be intimidating, but this “cheat sheet” can be used to plan virtually any essay question which Edexcel could ask.</p> <p>The cheat sheet consists of a table divided into the core ideologies of liberalism, conservatism, and socialism, then divided into the five key foci of human nature, the state, society, the economy, and the general level of agreement within the ideology, with each offering space for three areas of agreement and three areas of disagreement.</p> <p>Students can populate the grid individually or in groups while revising ideologies with concise essay plans which can be regurgitated quickly in an exam.</p> <p>Why not print out A3 and have students work in groups to each fill out a few “agree/disagree” boxes until they have completed the whole sheet?</p>