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Introducing Top Historian, where a decade of seasoned expertise in History teaching and department management converges to craft exceptional educational resources. Our meticulously designed materials include individual lessons, exam technique and content revision for both British and International exam boards. Let Top Historian lighten your workload without compromising on excellence, providing a seamless blend of experience and adaptability to deliver top quality History with maximum progress.
This resource consists of 1 set of Paper 1 model answers for the Cambridge History IGCSE Paper 1 2024 June examination. QA, B and C are all based upon the Chapter 3 core content ‘How far was Hitler’s foreign policy to blame for the oubreak of war in 1939?’
All materials included in this bundle have been produced following the completion of the New 2024 IGCSE training course delivered by Cambridge International Examinations for the 2024 specification.
How can I use this resource?
These model answers can also be used as a high quality assessment resource by speeding up marking and doubling up as ready made feedback lesson, saving you hours of planning! They also make excellent revision resources for Year 11 to revise from prior to assessments and the upcoming summer examination, to remind themselves of the key features and qualities required to secure those top marks!
Please note that if you have already purchased the BIG PAPER 1 MODEL ANSWERS BUNDLE you will already have the contents of this resource (and more!) so please do not duplicate your spending!
Associated resources
This resource is best used in conjunction with the New IGCSE History Paper 1 Exam Technique Masterclass for 2024 (CIE 0470). This masterclass breaks down the Paper 1 markscheme into student friendly language that’s accessible to all, and offers step by step guidance on structure (with scaffolded writing support), content and how to hit the highest mark on every question! Bonus freebies include an essay writing masterclass and a model Qc answer, as well as more practice questions with mark schemes!
Additionally, I’ve also created model answers for Paper 1 question sets for KQ1 and KQ2 too! (If you want a bargain, they’re even cheaper if you buy the bundle of all three!)
I understand that quality is of the greatest importance when imparting important History content and skills to your students, particularly if you’re paying for it! If you’d like to see an example of my work before you part with your hard earned money, please feel free to download my FREE PAPER 2 MASTERCLASS to give you an indication of the top quality resources we produce (with more coming soon!)
A FULL COURSE REVIEW of the CIE IGCSE Paper 1 core content, focusing on retrieval practice of knowledge combined with exam practice of the Paper 1 style questions to maximise students attainment for the summer exam.
All materials included in this resource have been produced following the completion of the New 2024 IGCSE training course delivered by Cambridge International Examinations for the 2024 specification.
This resource includes a 21 slide PowerPoint presentation which comprises a series of challenge grids and practice A,B,C questions for retrieval practice of every element of the core content from chapters 1-6.
These can be used as a fun starter activities to recall prior knowledge from the previous lesson or to review flipped learning /homework. They can also be used as plenaries at the end of a lesson or topic to consolidate new information or turned into competitive games within revision lessons at the end of the course! They also make for great homework assignments, mini assessed quizzes or study leave aids. However you decide to implement these retrieval practice activities they are guaranteed to aid students long term memory and recall abilities. Fully differentiated with a low stakes, low energy structure for all students to access, these are perfect for your linking and consolidating the core content of Paper 1!
**Specific content: **
Slide 1 - Introduction
Slide 2-4 - Challenge grids - Chapter 1
Slide 5-8 - Challenge grids - Chapter 2
Slide 9 -10 Challenge grids - Chapter 3
Slide 11 - Practice exam questions chapters 1-3
Slide 12 - Peer marking challenge
Slide 13-14 - Challenge grids - Chapter 4
Slide 15-17 - Challenge grids - Chapter 5
Slide 18-19 - Challenge grids - Chapter 6
Slide 21 - Peer marking challenge
Associated resources / supporting materials:
This resource is best used in conjunction with the Paper 1 Exam Technique Masterclass , which provides a student friendly breakdown of the markscheme, **essay writing masterclass **and a model Qc answer.
You might also like the Paper 1 Model Answers Bundle. Comprising 9 model answers, they make great assessment resources by speeding up marking and double as ready made feedback lessons, saving you hours of planning!
We also have a Paper 4 Exam Technique Masterclass for the new 2024 exam too! Available for America and Germany depth studies, with Russia coming soon!
This bundle contains everything you need to give your students the best possible foundation on which to build their exam skills and confidence for Paper 1, 2 AND 4.
All materials included in this bundle have been produced following the completion of the New 2024 CIE IGCSE training course delivered by Cambridge International Examinations for the new 2024 specification.
Comprising 3 individual exam technique masterclasses for each paper of the Cambridge IGCSE History examination for 2024, this bundle is the perfect accompaniment to any revision programme and is fully accessible to students learning both in the classroom or independently at home / while on study leave.
Each masterclass breaks down the demands of every question relative to that paper. Deconstructed mark schemes, scaffolded writing formulas, top tips, timing guidance, model answers, essay writing masterclasses and question banks are just some of the assets designed to consolidate student understanding of the modified 2024 exam, and accelerate progress in these last few months.
Specific content:
1 x IGCSE History Paper 1 Exam Technique Masterclass (2024). A 20 slide PowerPoint that takes students through every aspect of the new Paper 1 exam with full breakdowns of the mark scheme for each question type, as well as golden rules, structure guidance, example content, timings advice and bonus top tips. A bonus essay writing masterclass and an EXTRA model answer is included in this resource too.
1 x IGCSE History Paper 2 Exam Technique Masterclass (2024). 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 ‘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
1 x IGCSE History Paper 4 Exam Technique Masterclass (23 slide PowerPoint lesson which takes students through every aspect of the brand new Paper 4 exam with a focus on the USA depth study. From decoding what exactly is meant by a facet to facilitated essay planning and writing tasks, a model answer and homework tasks this masterclass is sure to instill confidence in young historians preparing for the June exam!
The number of activities and resources in this bundle means I am unable to break down each individual one into a description of individual slides as I normally would. However, linked below are each of the resources as they are sold individually, with full descriptions and detailed breakdowns of the contents.
Cambridge IGCSE History Paper 1 Exam Technique Masterclass
Cambridge IGCSE History Paper 2 Exam Technique Masterclass
Cambridge IGCSE History Paper 4 Exam Technique Masterclass
Want this bundle but with a Paper 4 Germany focus? - find it here.
All resources are fully adaptable and customisable to suit individual teacher’s needs.
I understand that quality is of the greatest importance when imparting important History content and skills to your students, particularly if you’re paying for it! If you’d like to see an example of my work before you part with your hard earned money, please feel free to download my FREE PAPER 2 MASTERCLASS to give you an indication of the top quality resources we produce (with more coming soon!)
As a new TES author doing my best to provide the highest quality History teaching materials, I would be so grateful for a review if you found these resources helpful!
A full revision run through of Chapter 1 - ‘How fair was the Treaty of Versailles?’ for the new 2024 Cambridge IGCSE (0470) History Paper 1 exam.
This lesson has been produced following the completion of the new Paper 4 IGCSE training course delivered by Cambridge International Examinations for the 2024 specification (CIE).
This resource includes an 11 slide PowerPoint presentation which concisely yet comprehensively reviews the core content in Chapter 1. Packed with dual coding tasks, gap fills, memory games and recall activities, this lesson can be used as a teacher-led, lightning-speed run through the day before the exam, or could easily fill a double period using the tasks and revision activities included. Fully adaptable to suit individual teacher and class need.
Additionally, this lesson comes with a BONUS A3 mind map which breaks down the key details and most salient points of the chapter in one visual, colour coded knowledge organiser. Fantastic for less-able students who struggle with note making or those high flyers who struggle to condense. These mind maps have been invaluable with my own classes in consolidating, condensing and linking together key information, and each year students comment on how useful they find them to revise from, particularly the day before and morning of the exam as a quick refresh!
Specific content:
Slide 1 - Introduction
Slide 2 - What were the consequences of WWI?
Slide 3 - Where and when did the drawing up of the Treaty take place?
Slide 4 -Who were the Big Three and what did they want?
Slide 5 - What were the terms of the Treaty?
Slide 6 - Why was Germany so upset about the Treaty?
Slide 7 - What was the impact of the Treaty?
Slide 8 - Germany’s spiral of decline…what have you learned? Gap fill task
Slide 9 - Germany’s spiral of decline…what have you learned? Answers
Slide 10 - What were the reactions of the Big Three towards the Treaty of Versailles?
Slide 11 - What were the reactions of the Big Three towards the Treaty of Versailles? Answers
Complementary resources
Chapter 1 model answers for the 2024 Paper 1 exam
Paper 1 model answers bundle (2024)
New Paper 1 2024 IGCSE History exam technique Masterclass
Paper 1 full course review - retrieval practice and content revision
THE BIG PAPER ONE BUNDLE 2024
This resource consists of two model answers for the New 2024 Paper 4 Cambridge IGCSE History exam. It includes one Qa. ‘Write an account…’ question and one Qb. ‘Discuss the importance/impact/significance of…’ question.
Both questions are centred on 1920s USA, as part of the CIE USA depth study.
All materials included in this bundle have been produced following the completion of the new Paper 4 CIE IGCSE training course delivered by Cambridge International Examinations for the new 2024 specification.
These Paper 4 model answers can be effectively incorporated into assessment feedback lessons as ready-made reflection or improvement tasks. Additionally, they can be used alongside the New Paper 4 Exam Technique Masterclass to practice exam technique, or as revision benchmarks for students to revise prior to assessments and the summer exam, to remind themselves of the key features and qualities required to secure those top marks!
Please note that if you have already purchased the New Paper 4 Model Answers Bundle you will already have the contents of this resource and more so please do not duplicate your spending!
For a more in-depth examination and active implementation of the Paper 4 exam technique including; scaffolded planning support, writing tips (FAQs on content, timings, length of answers), assessment questions, pre-made marking codes for both and b questions, reflection tasks and target setting, 'uplevelling your work’ feedback activities AND model answers please take a look at my New Paper 4 Assessment Lessons for getting students exam ready, building confidence and accelerating progress.
I understand that quality is of the greatest importance when imparting important History content and skills to your students, particularly if you’re paying for it! If you’d like to see an example of my work before you part with your hard earned money, please feel free to download my FREE PAPER 2 MASTERCLASS to give you an indication of the top quality resources we produce (with more coming soon!)
A full course review of the new Cambridge IGCSE Paper 4 Depth Study, focusing on retrieval practice for content as well as Paper 1 and Paper 4 skills, using practice exam questions based upon the new specification (2024)
*This lesson has been produced following the completion of the new Paper 4 IGCSE training course delivered by Cambridge International Examinations for the new 2024 specification (CIE). *
This resource includes a 22 slide PowerPoint presentation which comprises a series of challenge grids (as seen in the preview) for retrieval practice of every element of the USA Depth Study. These can be used at the end of individual lessons as fun consolidation plenaries, turned into competitive games within revision lessons at the end of the course, or given to students to take home and self assess as homework assignments / whilst on study leave to support them in their revision of content in an active and memorable way. At the end of each subtopic there are sample questions from Paper 1 and Paper 4 for students to practice applying their knowledge to. Following this is a peer assessment and feedback task to enable students to practice applying the mark scheme whilst also gaining feedback from their classmates.
**Specific content: **
Slide 1 - Introduction and title
Slide 2 - Challenge grid - 1920s Economy
Slide 3 - Challenge grid - 1920s Economy
Slide 4 - Challenge grid - 1920s Economy
Slide 5 - Challenge grid - 1920s Society
Slide 6 - Challenge grid - 1920s Society
Slide 7 - Challenge grid - 1920s Women
Slide 8 - Challenge grid - 1920s Immigration
Slide 9 - Challenge grid - 1920s Racism
Slide 10 -Challenge grid - 1920s Prohibition
Slide 11 - Depth Study Paper 1 Questions - The 1920s (Students to pick one a, b and c to practice from a choice of 9)
Slide 12 - Depth Study Paper 4 Questions - The 1920s (Students to pick one a and b from a choice of 7)
Slide 13 - Peer assessment and feedback task
Slide 14 - Challenge grid - Causes of thee Wall Street Crash
Slide 15 - Challenge grid- Impact of the Wall Street Crash
Slide 16 - Challenge grid - Hoover Vs Roosevelt
Slide 17 - Challenge grid - FDR’s First Hundred Days and the First New Deal
Slide 18 - Challenge grid - The Second New Deal
Slide 19 - Challenge grid - The impact of the New Deal
Slide 20 - Depth Study Paper 1 Questions - The 1930s-40s (Students to pick one a, b and c to practice from a choice of 9)
Slide 21 - Depth Study Paper 4 Questions - The 1920s (Students to pick one a and b from a choice of 7)
Slide 22 - Peer assessment and feedback task
This lesson is best complemented by the New Paper 4 Masterclass 2024 which support students in honing their Paper 4 exam skills to maximise their progress and academic success for the 2024 exam.
I am a new TES author doing my best to provide the highest quality History teaching materials. If you found this resource helpful I’d be so grateful for a review to help others find my work! TIA
This resource consists of 1 set of Paper 1 model answers for the Cambridge History IGCSE Paper 1 2024 June examination. QA, B and C are all based upon the Chapter 2 core content ‘How far was the League of Nations a success?’
All materials included in this bundle have been produced following the completion of the New 2024 IGCSE training course delivered by Cambridge International Examinations for the 2024 specification.
How can I use this resource?
These model answers can also be used as a high quality assessment resource by speeding up marking and doubling up as ready made feedback lesson, saving you hours of planning! They also make excellent revision resources for Year 11 to revise from prior to assessments and the upcoming summer examination, to remind themselves of the key features and qualities required to secure those top marks!
Please note that if you have already purchased the BIG PAPER 1 MODEL ANSWERS BUNDLE you will already have the contents of this resource (and more!) so please do not duplicate your spending!
Associated resources:
This resource is best used in conjunction with the New IGCSE History Paper 1 Exam Technique Masterclass for 2024 (CIE 0470). This masterclass breaks down the Paper 1 markscheme into student friendly language that’s accessible to all, and offers step by step guidance on structure (with scaffolded writing support), content and how to hit the highest mark on every question! Bonus freebies include an essay writing masterclass and a model Qc answer, as well as more practice questions with mark schemes!
Additionally, I’ve also created model answers for Paper 1 question sets for KQ1 and KQ3 too! (If you want a bargain, they’re even cheaper if you buy the bundle of all three!)
I understand that quality is of the greatest importance when imparting important History content and skills to your students, particularly if you’re paying for it! If you’d like to see an example of my work before you part with your hard earned money, please feel free to download my FREE PAPER 2 MASTERCLASS to give you an indication of the top quality resources we produce (with more coming soon!)
Packed full of exam technique, model answers, retrieval practice, revision and consolidation activities, full student-friendly breakdowns of the mark scheme and step by step guidance and clarification on every aspect of the new Paper 4 exam, this bundle contains everything you need to get your students prepared and confident for the 2024 Paper 4 examination.
All materials included in this bundle have been produced following the completion of the new Paper 4 CIE IGCSE training course delivered by Cambridge International Examinations for the new 2024 specification.
Specific content:
1 x Cambridge (0470) IGCSE History Paper 4 Exam Technique Masterclass (23 slide PowerPoint lesson with facilitated essay planning and writing task for Qb, a model answer and homework tasks)
1 x Paper 4 Assessment Lesson - Planning, Writing and Feedback tasks for Qa and Qb (2 x PowerPoint Lessons for practising and perfecting Qa and Qb, with 6 accompanying tasks including; scaffolded planning templates, reflection and feedback worksheets and improving written communication activities.)
1 x New Paper 4 MODEL ANSWERS BUNDLE - 3 x Qa responses and 3 x Qb responses
1 x New Paper 4 Full Course Review - Revision and Retrieval Practice for the whole USA Depth Study Course (22 slides of revision activities, games and practice exam Qs)
The number of activities and resources in this bundle means I am unable to break down each individual one into a description of individual slides, worksheets and activities included as I normally would. However, linked below are each of the resources as they are sold individually, with full descriptions and detailed breakdowns of the contents.
IGCSE NEW Paper 4 Exam Technique Masterclass
CIE IGCSE New Paper 4 Assessment Lesson
Please note the content specific elements of these resources are focused on the USA Depth Study although the principles of exam technique and the New Paper 4 are applicable to all doing the 20204 CIE (0470) examination. All resources are fully adaptable and customisable to suit individual teacher’s needs.
I understand that quality is of the greatest importance when imparting important History content and skills to your students, particularly if you’re paying for it! If you’d like to see an example of my work before you part with your hard earned money, please feel free to download my FREE PAPER 2 MASTERCLASS to give you an indication of the top quality resources we produce (with more coming soon!).
As a new TES author doing my best to provide the highest quality History teaching materials,** I would be so grateful for a review if you found these resources helpful**!
