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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.

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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.
NEW 2024 IGCSE HISTORY PAPER 1 QUESTION BANK (CIE, 0470)
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NEW 2024 IGCSE HISTORY PAPER 1 QUESTION BANK (CIE, 0470)

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This resource consists of 65 PAPER 1 (A, B, C) STYLE QUESTIONS for the Cambridge History IGCSE Paper 1 core content for the 2024 June examination. The 65 questions are divided equally between the content of Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4 and 6. Chapter 5 is naturally omitted as this content will be used for Paper 2 this year, and as such students will not be tested on this during Paper 1. 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. This question bank is an excellent resource to use throughout the year for either Year 10 as you introduce those key Paper 1 exam skills or for Year 11 to revisit and revise both content and exam technique in advance of their summer exams! Some ways in which I have used them include: Using Question As as a snappy starter to get students to recap key content quickly. Using Question Bs as a consolidation task/ plenary after examining or revising the key content. These are especially great for reminding students how to explain effectively in the run up to an assessment/ mock/ exam. Using Question Cs for longer practice at extended analytical writing - either as a main task, a weekly homework or revision task for Year 11. If you’re short on time, they’re also great for drafting essay plans to get students used to carving out those 3-4 minutes in the real exam to organise their themes and main line of argument. Selecting a batch of 3 for a ready made assessment without the hassle of trawling through past exam papers! There’s enough here to see you through the two year course and more! 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! Fancy some model answers to go with your question bank? I’ve compiled model answers for ABC question sets for KQ1, KQ2 and KQ3! (If you want a bargain, they’re even cheaper if you buy the bundle!) They make a great assessment resource by speeding up marking and double as ready made feedback lessons, saving you hours of planning!
LEAGUE OF NATIONS KNOWLEDGE TEST- CIE IGCSE/GCSE HISTORY
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LEAGUE OF NATIONS KNOWLEDGE TEST- CIE IGCSE/GCSE HISTORY

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This resource comprises an 80 question knowledge test based on the key information of the League of Nations. Currently used as a fact test / team quiz / revision resource for my students studying CIE IGCSE, i’ve also used it for the Edexcel IGCSE module on the League of Nations as well as for the British GCSE curriculum. The test is broken down into the 8 segments outlined below and could be used all together as a single summative assessment or a fun team based quiz at the end of the topic. Alternatively the test could be delivered as 8 mini checkpoints throughout the course either as a starter, plenary or homework task. Resource details: Section A: Origins and Aims of the League of Nations (10 questions) Section B: Power and Membership of the League of Nations (10 questions) Section C: Organisation of the League of Nations (Main Structures, Agencies, and Commissions) (10 questions) Section D: Successes and Failures of the League in the 1920s (10 questions) Section E: The League’s Humanitarian Work (5 questions) Section F: How Did the Great Depression affect the League of Nations? (5 qs) Section G: Causes, Events, and Consequences of the Manchurian Crisis (10 questions) Section H: Why Did Disarmament Fail in the 1930s? (5 questions) Section I: Causes, Events, and Consequences of the Abyssinian Crisis (10 questions) Section J: What Were the Main Reasons for the League of Nations Failure in the 1930s? (5 qs) Great for revisiting at the end of the chapter, at the end of the whole scheme/core content, during the revision period or incorporating into a study pack before students go on study leave. This resource also comes with a full and detailed answer sheet to speed up marking or for students to self assess with. Associated resources: League of Nations Revision Mindmap - IGCSE Chapter 2 FREE Treaty of Versailles Revision Mindmap Paper 1 FULL COURSE CONTENT REVIEW - retrieval practice and content revision NEW IGCSE Paper 1 exam technique Masterclass (CIE) Paper 1 Chapter 2 Model Answers (CIE IGCSE, 2024 New Spec) Paper 1 MODEL ANSWERS BUNDLE (2024) THE BIG PAPER ONE BUNDLE 2024
SET 2 - 2025 PAPER 2 EXAM & MODEL ANSWERS X 6 - LON 1920s FOCUS - IGCSE HISTORY PAPER  2 (CIE 0470)
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SET 2 - 2025 PAPER 2 EXAM & MODEL ANSWERS X 6 - LON 1920s FOCUS - IGCSE HISTORY PAPER 2 (CIE 0470)

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This is my second set of model answers and accompanying exam paper for the 2025 CIE IGCSE exam on **KQ2 (The League of Nations) ** This resource includes: A fully formatted source paper, 5 model answers for the questions on the paper (listed below) and ABONUS EXTRA MODEL ANSWER. Whereas my other exam paper and set of models focused on the League’s effectiveness as a peace keeping body throughout the 1920s and 30s (found here), this resource focuses on 'How successful was the League of Nations in the 1920s?’ This lesson has been produced following the completion of the New 2024 onwards IGCSE specification training course delivered by Cambridge International Examinations (CIE). My last exam cohort of 91 students gained an average A grade overall at IGCSE, with 91% achieving an A*-A. Paper 2 was their strongest paper. How can I use this resource? This resource can be used as a preparation lesson in advance of a mock exam or even for the mock exam itself since the exam paper is formatted to replicate the real IGCSE exam. The model answers can be used for students to peer or self assess in order to speed up the marking process or as exemplars to be given alongside teacher feedback to cross compare with their own to better identify areas of strength and weakness in their own answers. Additionally, the models could be drip fed to students via in class activities to revise the demands of each question, and consolidate their understanding of how to hit every mark on the mark scheme. SPECIFIC QUESTIONS AND MODEL ANSWERS What is the message of the cartoonist? Explain your answer using details of the source and your knowledge. [8] How useful is this cartoon to a Historian studying the League of Nations? Explain your answer using details from the source and your knowledge. [8] How similar are Sources D and E regarding the League of Nations’ actions in Corfu? Explain your answer using details from the sources. [8] Are you surprised by this source? Explain your answer using details of the source and your knowledge. [7] How far do these sources provide convincing evidence that the League of Nations was very successful throughout the 1920s? [9] Associated resources This resource is best used in conjunction with the 2025 IGCSE History Paper 2 Exam Technique Masterclass which breaks down the Paper 2 markscheme into student friendly language, and offers step by step guidance on structure, content and how to hit the highest mark on every question type! Bonus freebies include top tips for analysing content and provenance, writing like a historian keyword mats and 2 MORE MODEL ANSWERS.
IGCSE HISTORY PAPER 1 KNOWLEDGE TEST BUNDLE (CIE 0470)
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IGCSE HISTORY PAPER 1 KNOWLEDGE TEST BUNDLE (CIE 0470)

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This Paper 1 Knowledge Test Bundle covers the entire core content of the Cambridge History IGCSE (0470). These resources have 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! Comprising over 550 questions in total, this bundle provides a knowledge test for every chapter of the core content. Each knowledge test is then broken down into subtopics so that they can be used either in their entirety at the end of the chapter as a summative assessment or low stakes quiz / revision aid OR as regular checkpoints throughout the delivery of the chapter e.g. as starters, review tasks or homework assignments. Every knowledge test comes with a full and detailed answer sheet for ease of teacher marking and feedback. They are also perfect for giving to students to self or peer assess to save time and to get students to engage actively with the areas they need to develop,deepen their knowledge of or clarify misconceptions. All resources in this bundle are fully editable as word documents for you to modify depending on the needs of your class. For a full breakdown of subtopics included in each knowledge test, please visit the resources individually: Treaty of Versailles Knowledge Test League of Nations Knowledge Test Hitler’s Foreign Policy Knowledge Test Origins of the Cold War Knowledge Test How successful was Containment Knowledge Test The Collapse of Soviet Control in Eastern Europe Complementary resources: Paper 1 FULL COURSE CONTENT REVIEW - retrieval practice and content revision NEW IGCSE Paper 1 exam technique Masterclass (CIE) Paper 1 MODEL ANSWERS BUNDLE (2024) THE BIG PAPER ONE BUNDLE 2024
2026 IGCSE History Paper 2 Masterclass and Model Answers - KQ1 Treaty of Versailles (CIE 0470)
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2026 IGCSE History Paper 2 Masterclass and Model Answers - KQ1 Treaty of Versailles (CIE 0470)

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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
NEW 2025 PAPER 4 QUESTION BANK - USA DEPTH STUDY
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NEW 2025 PAPER 4 QUESTION BANK - USA DEPTH STUDY

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This resource consists of 91 PAPER 4 STYLE QUESTIONS for the Cambridge History IGCSE Paper 4 core content for the 2025 June examination. By practicing the exam technique using these paper 4 style quetions (in conjunction with the Paper 4 masterclass and model answers linked below )our 2024 cohort of 90 students averaged an A grade on this paper, with one student gaining 40/40! The quesiton bank includes both part a and part b questions divided into the following four areas: The Economic Boom Social change in the 1920s The Wall Street Crash and the Great Depression FDR and the New Deal 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 and onwards specification. This question bank is an excellent resource to use throughout the year for either Year 10 as you introduce those key Paper 4 exam skills or for Year 11 to revisit and revise both content and exam technique in advance of their summer exams! Some ways in which I have used them include: Using Part As as a snappy starter to get students to recap key content quickly. Using Part Bs as a evaluation task after examining or revising a section of the key content, for longer practice at extended analytical writing - either as a main task, a weekly homework or revision task for Year 11. If you’re short on time, they’re also great for drafting essay plans to get students used to carving out those 5 minutes in the real exam to organise their themes and main line of argument. Selecting a set of 2 for a ready made Papeer 4 assessment without the hassle of trawling through past exam papers! There’s enough here to see you through the two year course and more! This resource is best used in conjunction with the New IGCSE History Paper 4 Exam Technique Masterclass (CIE 0470). This masterclass breaks down the Paper 4 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 bonus model answer! Fancy some model answers to go with your question bank? I’ve compiled model answers for Part A and B in this handy USA model answers bundle as well as my newest set on The New Deal They make a great assessment resource by speeding up marking and double as ready made feedback lessons, saving you hours of planning!
2024 NEW PAPER 1 MODEL EXAM ANSWERS -  IGCSE History Chapter 1 (CIE, 0470)
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2024 NEW PAPER 1 MODEL EXAM ANSWERS - IGCSE History Chapter 1 (CIE, 0470)

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This resource consists of 1 set of Paper 1 style model answers for the Cambridge History IGCSE Paper 1 2024 June examination. QA, B and C are all based upon the new 2024 Chapter 1 content ‘Was the Treaty of Versailles fair?’ By using the principles and structures outlined in these model answers, our 2024 cohort of 90 students achieved an average grade of an A* on Paper 1. All materials included in this bundle have been produced following the completion of the New 2024 IGCSE training course delivered by Cambridge International Examinations . 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. 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 which is accessible to all, and offers step by step guidance on structure (with scaffolded writing support), content and how to hit the highest marks 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 KQ2 and KQ3 too! Finally the In a nutshell - KQ1 chapter review is perfect for streamlining the content of the whole chapter into a single revision lesson. Great for the week before an assessment or the summer exam! 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!
2024 PAPER 1 HISTORY IGCSE MODEL ANSWERS BUNDLE (CIE 0470)
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2024 PAPER 1 HISTORY IGCSE MODEL ANSWERS BUNDLE (CIE 0470)

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This resource consists of 3 sets of Paper 1 style (A, B, C) model answers for the Cambridge History IGCSE Paper 1. By using the methods outlined in this masterclass, our 2024 cohort of 90 students achieved an average grade of an A* on this Paper. This bundle contains: 1x A, B, C model answer for Chapter 1 - How fair was the Treaty of Versailles? 1x A, B, C model answer for Chapter 2 - How successful was the League of Nations? 1x A, B, C model answer for Chapter 3 - Why did the world go to war in 1939? All materials included in this bundle have been produced following the completion of the New 2024 IGCSE training course delivered by CIE. 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 lessons, 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! 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 accessible, student friendly language, 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 another model QC answer, as well as more practice questions with mark schemes! Paper 1 Whole Course Review - A series of revision tasks and practice exam Qs that span Chapters 1-6! Can be used as a revision lesson or as a bank of individual starters and review tasks to use throughout the year! 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, download my FREE PAPER 2 MASTERCLASS to give you an indication of the top quality resources we produce.
New Paper 4 History IGCSE Assessment Lessons (2024) -  planning , writing  & feedback resources
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New Paper 4 History IGCSE Assessment Lessons (2024) - planning , writing & feedback resources

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These fully adaptable lessons and resources include start to finish scaffolded support and instruction for the new Paper 4 Cambridge IGCSE History Exam (2024). By using the methods, our 2024 cohort of 90 students averaged an A grade on this paper, with one student gaining 40/40! Included in this bundle are scaffolded planning support, writing tips (content, timings, length of answers), pre-made marking codes , feedback activities and model answers designed to maximise student progress while reducing teacher workload. The questions used as examples are based on the USA depth study, though the principles of the exam technique, skills and guidance on planning, writing and feedback are applicable to anyone doing the Cambridge IGCSE History Paper 4. 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: Perfecting the Paper 4 ‘account’ question (Qa): Slide 1 - Title slide Slide 2 -Let’s plan together (content and sequencing activity) Slide 3 - Time to write - FAQs Slide 4 - Feedback on Qa (feedback and reflection worksheet) Slide 5 - Decoding the marking codes Slide 6 - What Went Well Slide 7 - Even Better If Slide 8 - Personal feedback and target setting using a model answer. Perfecting the Paper 4 essay (Qb): Slide 1 - Title slide Slide 2 -Let’s plan together (with essay planning template) Slide 3 - Writing for an A* with PEEL paragraphs Slide 4 - Conclusions and judgements Slide 5 - Time to write - FAQs Slide 6 - Feedback on Qb (with feedback and reflection worksheet) Slide 7 - Decoding the marking codes Slide 8 - What Went Well Slide 9 - Even Better If Slide 10 - Personal feedback codes Slide 11 - Uplevelling our academic writing (compare and contrast exemplar answers) Slide 12 - A quick note on conclusions… What’s included in this Paper 4 assessment bundle? 1 x PowerPoint on Perfecting Qa 1 x PowerPoint on Perfecting Qb 1 x Qb Essay planning and structure template 1 x Qb Improving our academic writing activity sheet 1 x Qa Feedback and Reflection Worksheet 1 x Qb Feedback and Reflection Worksheet 1 x Model answer for Qa 1 x Model answer fo Qb I understand that quality is of the greatest importance when imparting important History content and skills to your students! If you’d like to see an example of my work before you part with your money, please feel free to download my FREE EDEXCEL PAPER 2 MASTERCLASS to give you an indication of the top quality resources we produce. Complementary resources: Paper 4 Masterclass USA and Germany
Living Conditions in the Industrial Revolution
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Living Conditions in the Industrial Revolution

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A 13 slide double period lesson on Living Conditions in the Industrial Revolution, packed with; source analyses, extended writing tasks, modelled answers, data analysis, star challenge activities, games and optional homework/extension tasks. Suitable for KS3-4 students and fully adaptable to be scaled up or down to the needs of your class. This resource examines the impact of population growth on living conditions in the cities, including overcrowding, lack of housing, poor hygiene and the spread of disease. This is an excellent lesson to use to provide an overview of living standards in Victorian Britain, either to introduce the social history of the Industrial Revolution to students or to consolidate their understanding of the topic. Through the activities, GCSE skills such as writing in PEEL paragraphs, evaluating evidence and analysing data will be nurtured and consolidated, providing an excellent foundation for future academic success. Specific content: Slide 1 - Introduction and title Slide 2 - Starter - Source analysis questions with star challenge activity Slide 3 - ‘Our Big Learning Question’ and breakdown of learning objectives Slide 4 - Main Task 1 - Running pictionary source analysis with star challenge Slide 5 - Reveal of Source Slide 6 - Examination of the source and facilitated whole class feedback questions Slide 7 - How did rapid population growth in the cities impact the standard of living - bar chart task. Slide 8 - Data analysis - what does the data tell us about population growth? Slide 9 - Video clip on living conditions and mind map task Slide 10 - ‘Pulling it all together’ writing task - modelled PEEL paragraph Slide 11 - Writing like a Historian task- writing frame provided for the question ‘What were the consequences of rapid population growth for people living in the cities in the Industrial Revolution?’ Slide 12 - Homework / Extension task - Creative writing menu Slide 13 - Plenary - Challenge grid competitive points scoring game Duration This lesson consists of a minimum of 2-2.5 hours of content. Each activity has been carefully designed using tried and tested methods to guarantee maximum engagement and understanding in order to facilitate maximum progress. I am a new TES author doing my best to provide the highest quality History teaching materials. If you enjoyed this resource or found it helpful, I would be so grateful for a review to help others find my work! TIA
2024 NEW PAPER 1 MODEL EXAM ANSWERS -  IGCSE History Chapter 3 (CIE, 0470)
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2024 NEW PAPER 1 MODEL EXAM ANSWERS - IGCSE History Chapter 3 (CIE, 0470)

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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 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! Model answers for Paper 1: KQ1 and KQ2 Paper 1 Whole Course Review - A series of revision tasks and practice exam Qs that span Chapters 1-6! Can be used as a revision lesson or as a bank of individual starters and review tasks to use throughout the year! 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.
The 2024 IGCSE HISTORY PAPER 2 BUNDLE (KQ5 - CIE 0470)
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The 2024 IGCSE HISTORY PAPER 2 BUNDLE (KQ5 - CIE 0470)

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A full exam technique masterclass and full paper of model answers for Key Question 5 (Cuban Missile Crisis focus) for the new 2024 Cambridge IGCSE (0470) History Paper 2 exam. Paired together, these resources provide student-friendly breakdowns of the mark scheme and step by step guidance on every aspect of the 2024 paper 2 examination. This lesson has been produced following the completion of the new IGCSE training course delivered by Cambridge International Examinations for the 2024 specification (CIE). Specific content: *1 x Paper 2 Exam Technique Masterclass* - a 15 slide PowerPoint presentation which breaks down the demands of the 2024 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. (Full slide by slide description available on individual resource.) 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 Model Answers Bundle - Full Paper, Cuba focus - 5 full model answers with source material provided as well as top tips and advice for every question to ensure students are hitting those top mark bands. (Full description of content on individual resource). Other resources: Pair this Paper 2 masterclass with the Paper 1 & Paper 4 masterclasses to provide a comprehensive foundation of exam technique knowledge across all 3 CIE papers.
HITLER'S FOREIGN POLICY KNOWLEDGE TEST - CIE IGCSE History - KQ3 / GCSE
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HITLER'S FOREIGN POLICY KNOWLEDGE TEST - CIE IGCSE History - KQ3 / GCSE

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This resource comprises an 98 question knowledge test based on the key content of ***How far was Hitler’s foreign policy to blame for the outbreak of war in Europe in 1939?***. Currently used as a fact test / team quiz / revision resource for my students studying the CIE IGCSE, I’ve also used it with great success for the British GCSE curriculum. The test is broken down into the 11 segments outlined below and could be used all together as a single summative assessment or a fun team based quiz at the end of the topic. Alternatively the test could be delivered as 11 mini checkpoints throughout the course either as a starter, plenary or homework task. Resource details: Section A: Hitler’s Foreign Policy Aims (5 questions) Section B: Hitler’s Early Actions 1933-35 (19 questions) Section C: The Remilitarisation of the Rhineland, 1936 (6 questions) Section D: German involvement in the Spanish Civil War ( including the Anti-Comintern Pact and the Rome-Berlin Axis) (10 questions) Section E: Anschluss with Austria (8 questions) Section F: Arguments for and against appeasement (10 questions) Section G: The Sudetenland, 1938 (10 questions) Section H: Consequences of the Munich Agreement (5 questions) Section I: Czechoslovakia 1939: The end of appeasement (5 questions) Section J: The Nazi-Soviet Pact, 1939 (10 questions) Section K: Was appeasement justified? (10 questions) Great for revisiting at the end of the chapter, at the end of the whole scheme/core content, during the revision period or incorporating into a study pack before students go on study leave. This resource also comes with a full and detailed answer sheet to speed up marking or for students to self assess with. Associated resources: League of Nations Revision Mindmap - IGCSE Chapter 2 FREE Treaty of Versailles Revision Mindmap Paper 1 FULL COURSE CONTENT REVIEW - retrieval practice and content revision NEW IGCSE Paper 1 exam technique Masterclass (CIE) Paper 1 Chapter 2 Model Answers (CIE IGCSE, 2024 New Spec) Paper 1 MODEL ANSWERS BUNDLE (2024) THE BIG PAPER ONE BUNDLE 2024 If you find this resource helpful I would be so g
NEW 2025 PAPER 4 QUESTION BANK - GERMANY DEPTH STUDY (CIE IGCSE HISTORY)
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NEW 2025 PAPER 4 QUESTION BANK - GERMANY DEPTH STUDY (CIE IGCSE HISTORY)

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This resource contains over 40 PAPER 4 STYLE QUESTIONS for the Cambridge History IGCSE Paper 4 Germany depth study for the 2025 June examination. By practicing the exam technique using these paper 4 style quetions (in conjunction with the Paper 4 masterclass and model answers linked below) our 2024 cohort of 90 students averaged an A grade on this paper, with one student gaining 40/40! The quesiton bank includes both part a and part b questions divided into the following four areas outlined in the Cambridge IGCSE Specification for the Germany depth study: Was Germany doomed to fail from the start? Why was Hitler able to dominate Germany by 1934? How effectively did the Nazis control Germany 1933-45? What was it like to live in Nazi Germany? 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 and onwards specification. Some ways in which I have used them include: Using Part As as a snappy starter to get students to recap key content quickly. Using Part Bs as a evaluation task after examining or revising a section of the key content, for longer practice at extended analytical writing - either as a main task, a weekly homework or revision task for Year 11. If you’re short on time, they’re also great for drafting essay plans to get students used to carving out those 5 minutes in the real exam to organise their themes and main line of argument. Selecting a set of 2 for a ready made Papeer 4 assessment without the hassle of trawling through past exam papers! There’s enough here to see you through the two year course and more! This resource is best used in conjunction with the New IGCSE History Paper 4 Exam Technique Masterclass (CIE 0470). This masterclass breaks down the Paper 4 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 bonus model answer! Come back soon for some Germany themed model answers for Paper 4! Looking for the USA depth study resources? New IGCSE History USA Paper 4 Exam Technique Masterclass (CIE 0470) USA model answers bundle
HISTORY IGCSE REVISION GUIDE - USA DEPTH STUDY (1920s)  (CIE, PAPER 4)
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HISTORY IGCSE REVISION GUIDE - USA DEPTH STUDY (1920s) (CIE, PAPER 4)

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This resource has been produced following the completion of the New Paper 4 IGCSE training course delivered by Cambridge International Examinations for the 2024 onwards specification (CIE), as well as pupil feedback from the first cohort. Most of my students love History. Many of them, however, say they struggle to remember the vast amounts of content and nitty gritty details of every topic. Even more say they struggle to know how to revise when they’re on their own. This 50 page revision guide and activity booklet was designed last year with them in mind, as a way to streamline the content of the US depth study and provide them with stimulating and challenging review tasks throughout to make their revision active, rather than passive, and in doing so maximise their understanding as well as their recall abilities! This booklet provides a complete review of 1920s USA content for the CIE IGCSE Depth Study (Paper 4). It contains full summaries of the key causes, features, events and consequences of the economic boom on US society, and examines the political, economic and social facets of each of these. In particular, my students found the breakdowns of key concepts into mnemonics, flow charts, fact files and colourful mindmaps extremely helpful in chunking the course content into easily digestible pieces and linking different aspects together. Alongside these accessible and engaging explanations are numerous revision activites such as: challenge grids, knowledge organisers, diamond 9s, gap fills, scaffolded exam questions, model answers, colour codes, source analyses and many more. The Paper 4 was new to all of us last year so I was thrilled when numerous students in my class gained over 35/40, with one student gaining 40/40. This booklet and my paper 4 masterclass were the two things students cited as most helpful in their pupil voice reflections after the exam. This booklet covers the 1920s and social change only. Part two, covering the bust of the 1930s and attempted recovery during Hoover, FDR and WWI will be available soon! Associated CIE Paper 4 resources: Paper 4 Assessment Lessons Full Course Review Model Answers bundle Please feel free to download my FREE PAPER 2 MASTERCLASS to give you an indication of the top quality resources we produce.
TREATY OF VERSAILLES KNOWLEDGE TEST - CIE IGCSE Chapter 1/  GCSE
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TREATY OF VERSAILLES KNOWLEDGE TEST - CIE IGCSE Chapter 1/ GCSE

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This resource comprises a 60 question knowledge test based on the key information of the Treaty of Versailles CIE IGCSE Chapter 1 content for the new 2024 onwards new specification. (It also covers the key content of the British GCSE curriculum too). The test is broken down into the 6 segments outlined below and could be used all together as a single summative assessment or a fun team based quiz at the end of the topic. Alternatively the test could be delivered as 6 mini checkpoints throughout the course either as a starter, plenary or homework task. Section A: Aims of the Big Three (10 questions) Section B: What Did the Big Three Disagree on? (10 questions) Section C: Terms of the Treaty of Versailles (10 questions) Section D: German Reactions to the Terms of the Treaty (10 questions) Section E: Consequences of the Treaty for Germany (10 questions) Section F: How was the Treaty regarded at the time? (5 questions) Section G: How did opinions change on whether the Treaty could be justified? (5 questions) Great for revisiting at the end of Paper 1 during the revision period or incorporating into a study pack when students go on study leave. This resource also comes with a full and detailed answer sheet to speed up marking, or for students to self assess with. Associated resources: FREE Treaty of Versailles Revision Mindmap Paper 1 FULL COURSE CONTENT REVIEW - retrieval practice and content revision NEW IGCSE Paper 1 exam technique Masterclass (CIE) Chapter 1 MODEL ANSWERS for the NEW 2024 onwards Paper 1 exam Paper 1 MODEL ANSWERS BUNDLE (2024) THE BIG PAPER ONE BUNDLE 2024 League of Nations Revision Mindmap - IGCSE Chapter 2
IGCSE History NEW 2024 PAPER 4 Model Exam Answers (1930s USA) - (CIE 0470)
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IGCSE History NEW 2024 PAPER 4 Model Exam Answers (1930s USA) - (CIE 0470)

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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 1930s 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. NEW RESOURCE FOR 2025 EXAMINATION: 1920s USA IGCSE Revision Guide and Activity Book with Model Answers 1930s Depression and Recovery Guide with model answers coming soon! 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!)
BEWARE THE ‘EASY’ MAIN MESSAGE Q! Mastering analysis, evaluation & nuance with IGCSE HISTORY SOURCES
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BEWARE THE ‘EASY’ MAIN MESSAGE Q! Mastering analysis, evaluation & nuance with IGCSE HISTORY SOURCES

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This resource is designed to give students a crash course in the importance of dissecting sources carefully, rather than taking them at face value. Using one of the more complex League of Nations sources (which many students every year misinterpret), this lesson demonstrates to students how the overlooking or omission of the more subtle details of the source can COMPLETELY change the meaning and that consequently, with the clearest structure, the most sophisticated and ambitious features of written communication and the accurate analysis of numerous sub messages, their mark risks being capped at 50% if the main message is overlooked. I have also used it as cautionary tale to reinforce the danger of underestimating the challenge in a ‘what is the main message?’ question but ultimately the principles learned in this lesson apply to every source on every paper. In short, the highest marks are reserved for the most observant students, who include nuance in the exam answers and most importantly, that only with the most careful and comprehensive studying of the source can you hope to accurately piece together the main message and arrive at the most accurate conclusion. All materials are designed in preparation for the 2025 CIE IGCSE exam on KQ2 - The League of Nations (0470) to help students master their source analysis skills and hit every mark on that mark scheme! This lesson has been produced following the completion of the New 2024 onwards IGCSE specification training course delivered by Cambridge International Examinations (CIE). My last exam cohort of 90 students gained an average A grade overall at IGCSE, with 91% achieving an A-A*. Paper 2 was their strongest paper! The type of coaching in this lesson is what got them there. Contents of this lesson: A 9 slide lesson presentation 1 Source worksheet for student analysis 2 exam/model answers for evaluation 1 mark scheme to support student assessment of the models Specific presentation content Slide 1 - Title Slide 2 - Golden rules for Paper 2 Slide 3 - Student source analysis task Slide 4 - Writing challenge with structure template / scaffold Slide 5 - Exam answer 1 and student evaluation/ marking task Slide 6 - Exam answer 2 and student evaluation / marking task Slide 7 - Exam answer 1 analysis and reveal of mark Slide 8 - Exam answer 2 analysis and reveal of mark Slide 9 - The fallacy of the ‘easy’ main message question and exam top tips and advice for avoiding pitfalls and ensuring Paper 2 success All resources are created in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint and are fully editable and adaptable for the needs of your class. Associated resources NEW 2025 Paper 2 Masterclass Paper 2 Model answers bundle
HISTORY CIE IGCSE PAPER 4 - GERMANY DEPTH STUDY KNOWLEDGE TEST & ANSWERS - REVISION & RECALL TASK
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HISTORY CIE IGCSE PAPER 4 - GERMANY DEPTH STUDY KNOWLEDGE TEST & ANSWERS - REVISION & RECALL TASK

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This resource comprises an 100 question knowledge test based on the Germany Depth Study content of topic 8A ***‘Was the Weimar Republic Doomed from the Start?’?***. Currently used as a fact test / team quiz / revision resource for my students studying the CIE IGCSE, I’ve also used it with great success for the British GCSE curriculum and the Edexcel IGCSE curriculum. The test is broken down into the 11 segments outlined below and could be used all together as a single summative assessment or a fun team based quiz at the end of the topic. Alternatively the test could be delivered as 11 mini checkpoints throughout the course either as a starter, plenary or homework task. Resource details: Section A: The impact of WWI on Germany Section B: The end of the old Germany Section C: A new Germany Section D: The Weimar Constitution Section E: The political spectrum of parties in Germany Section F: Threats to the Republic from the left (1919-24) Section G: **Threats to the Republic from the right (1919-24) ** Section H: The terms of the Treaty of Versailles Section I: The Ruhr Crisis and Hyperinflation Section J: Recovery under Stresemann Section K: Problems that existed even after Stresemann’s help Section L: Reasons for and against the Weimar being doomed from the start Great for revisiting at the end of the subtopic, at the end of the whole unit, during the revision period or incorporating into a study pack before students go on study leave. This resource also comes with a full and detailed answer sheet to speed up marking or for students to self assess with. Associated resources: Paper 4 Exam Teachnique Masterclass - Germany Depth Study Paper 4 IGCSE Part B Model Answers x 3 - Germany Depth Study Paper 4 Germany Depth Study Question Bank FREE Treaty of Versailles Revision Mindmap
FULL 2025 PAPER 2 EXAM & MODEL ANSWERS X 5 (40 MARKS) - IGCSE HISTORY PAPER  2 (CIE 0470)
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FULL 2025 PAPER 2 EXAM & MODEL ANSWERS X 5 (40 MARKS) - IGCSE HISTORY PAPER 2 (CIE 0470)

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A complete set of 5 model answers for the 2025 Paper 2 topic - KQ2 (The League of Nations) with fully formatted source paper. This lesson has been produced following the completion of the New 2024 onwards IGCSE specification training course delivered by Cambridge International Examinations (CIE). My last exam cohort of 91 students gained an average A grade overall at IGCSE, with 91% achieving an A*-A. Paper 2 was their strongest paper. How can I use this resource? This resource can be used as a preparation lesson in advance of a mock exam or even for the mock exam itself since the exam paper is formatted to replicate the real IGCSE exam. The model answers can be used for students to peer or self assess in order to speed up the marking process or as exemplars to be given alongside teacher feedback to cross compare with their own to better identify areas of strength and weakness in their own answers. Additionally, the models could be drip fed to students via in class activities to revise the demands of each question, and consolidate their understanding of how to hit every mark on the mark scheme. I’ve found using model answers such as these invaluable when walking students through exam technique during revision sessions, and helping to translate the demands of the mark scheme into something tangible and understandable. Students commented on how useful it has been to have a benchmark to measure their own answers against, while doing independent revision and practising past paper questions at home. Specific content: (a) Study Source A. What is the message of the cartoonist? Explain your answer using details of the source and your knowledge. [8] (b) Study Source B. Why was this source produced in Britain at this time? Explain your answer using details of the source and your knowledge. [8] © . Study Sources C and D How far do Sources C and D agree about the League of Nations? Explain your answer using details from the sources. [8] (d) Study Sources E. Are you surprised by this source? Explain your answer using details of the source and your knowledge. [7] (e) Study all of the sources. How far do these sources provide convincing evidence that the League of Nations was an effective peace keeping organisation between 1920 and 1936? Use the sources to explain your answer. [9] Associated resources This resource is best used in conjunction with the 2025 IGCSE History Paper 2 Exam Technique Masterclass which breaks down the Paper 2 markscheme into student friendly language, and offers step by step guidance on structure, content and how to hit the highest mark on every question type! Bonus freebies include top tips for analysing content and provenance, writing like a historian keyword mats and 2 MORE MODEL ANSWERS.