CIE AS History Paper 2 Part (a) Exam Tips

12/29/14 • 9 min

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An AS History revision podcast for students studying CIE syllabus 9389. The podcast provides an overview Paper 2, how to make the most of the time in the exam, and then goes on to discuss the way to approach Part (a) questions on Paper 2. It suggests a generic essay structure that you may find helpful, and gives other general tips on how to ensure your answer meets the marking criteria. Advice comes from reading the examiner's report, which gives advice and warnings drawn from common mistakes that students make in the exam.

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CIE AS History Paper 2 Part (b) Exam Tips

An AS History revision podcast for students studying CIE syllabus 9389. The podcast focuses on how to approach Part (b) questions on Paper 2 of the exam. Beginning with a discussion of the mark scheme, it goes on to suggest a generic essay structure that aims to help you provide a 'sustained judgement' throughout your essay. It also gives other general tips on how to ensure your answer meets the marking criteria. Tips and warnings drawn from common mistakes that students make in the exam are also provided.