2026 IGCSE History Paper 2 Masterclass and Model Answers - KQ1 Treaty of Versailles (CIE 0470)

A full exam technique masterclass for the 2026 Cambridge IGCSE History Paper 2 exam focusing on KQ1 - The Treaty of Versailles (0470). Paper 2 was the paper our 2024 cohort did best on this year! By using the methods outlined in this masterclass, our cohort of 90 students achieved an average of 76% (which is 12% higher than the amount needed for an A grade!)*.

This lesson has been produced following the completion of the New IGCSE Specification (2024) training course delivered by CIE as well as feedback from our first cohort of students!

This resource includes a 17 slide, fully editable PowerPoint presentation which breaks down the demands of the 2026 IGCSE History Paper 2. With over 20 question formats deconstructed, scaffolded and categorised into ‘question types’, this masterclass offers clear direction and specific instruction on how to craft top quality answers for every Paper 2 style question.

As a BONUS this lesson also includes 2x MODEL ANSWERS as well as ‘Writing like a Historian for Source Analysis’ keyword mats and classroom posters to help students develop the quality of their academic language and written communication.

Specific content:
Slide 1 - Introduction
Slide 2 - Paper 2 Content and Assessment overview
Slide 3 - Paper 2 General guidance and exam advice
Slide 4 - Expert evaluation of content
Slide 5 - Expert evaluation of provenance
Slide 6 - Language matters - Writing like a Historian for Source Analysis
Slide 7 - Categorising the Paper 2 questions and timings advice.
Slide 8 - ‘What is the main message of Source A?’ - What the examiner is looking for and how to structure this answer.
Slide 9 - Model answer
Slide 10 - ‘What is the purpose of Source B?’ (and other variations of this Q). What the examiner is looking for and how to structure this answer.
Slide 11 - Model answer
Slide 12 - ‘Are you surprised by Source C?’ (and other variations of this Q).
Slide 13 - ‘How useful is Source D to a historian studying ?’
Slide 14 - ‘How similar are Sources E and F?’ (and other variations of this Q).
Slide 15 - ‘How far do these 2 sources agree?’ (and other variations of this Q).
Slide 16 - ‘Does Source G prove Source H wrong? (and other variations of this Q).
Slide 17 - Perfecting the essay question.

Associated resources:
Cambridge IGCSE KQ1 Treaty of Versailles in a nutshell
FREE Treaty of Versailles Revision Mindmap
IGCSE CIE Paper 1 Exam Technique Masterclass
IGCSE CIE NEW Paper 4 Exam Technique Masterclass