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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.
Edexcel A-Level History Model Answer: Protest, Agitation and Parliamentary Reform in Britain (1780–1928) – Aspects in Depth: Trade Union Militancy
This resource provides a a formatted exam/assessment paper and fully developed exam response to a Paper 3, Section A question on Trade Union Militancy, helping students understand the level of specific detail, nuanced analysis, and comprehensive structure required to get into the top mark band.
Question Covered:
Assess the value of the source for revealing the attitudes of politicians to the suffragettes, and the principles underlying suffragette militancy.
This comprehensive, high-quality model answer provides students with a clear benchmark, demonstrating to students how to write an outstanding A essay* by effectively incorporating:
Comprehensive analysis of the source, addressing both enquiry points in the Q
Precise historical knowledge and contextual understanding
Well-structured analysis and nuanced evaluation of the source for provenance and content culminating in clear judgements on the overall value of the source.
This model answer is colour coded for each enquiry point and uses emboldening to demonstrate clear and explicit evaluative links to the question. These model answers have been the resource my students cite as the most helpful in improving their exam technique as it provides tangible, clear examples of what an outstanding piece of evaluative source analysis looks like.
Benefits of this resource
Perfect for High Achievers & Struggling Students – Offers a strong aspirational example for top students while providing a clear framework for those needing extra guidance for structure, linking back to the question and the range of points of provenance and content one can extract from sources.
Saves Teachers Time – No need to create model answers from scratch! Use this resource for class discussions, peer assessments, or essay practice.
Exam Board-Specific – Designed for Edexcel A-Level History Paper 3, Section A, ensuring students are fully prepared for the exact question format and assessment criteria.
Can be used as a pre made assessment and feedback lesson using both the included source paper AND the matching model answer for students to review and cross compare with their own after the exam.
**Associated resources **
Protest, Agitation and Parliamentary Reform 1780-1928 - A level Revision Guide (Edexcel) Part 2: Changing Influences in Parliament 1780–1928
The Paper 3, Section A, A Level History Exam Technique Masterclass
Edexcel A-Level History Model Answer: Protest, Agitation and Parliamentary Reform in Britain (1780–1928) – Aspects in Depth: The Contagious Disease Acts.
A Ready-Made, Top-Quality Model Answer to Maximise Exam Success!
This resource provides a a formatted exam/assessment paper and fully developed exam response to a Paper 3, Section A question on The CDAs, helping students understand the level of specific detail, nuanced analysis, and comprehensive structure required to get into the top mark band.
Question Covered:
Assess the value of the source for revealing the attitudes of politicians to the suffragettes, and the principles underlying suffragette militancy.
This comprehensive, high-quality model answer provides students with a clear benchmark, demonstrating to students how to write an outstanding A essay* by effectively incorporating:
Comprehensive analysis of the source, addressing both enquiry points in the Q
Precise historical knowledge and contextual understanding
Well-structured analysis and nuanced evaluation of the source for provenance and content culminating in clear judgements on the overall value of the source.
This model answer is colour coded for each enquiry point and uses emboldening to demonstrate clear and explicit evaluative links to the question. These model answers have been the resource my students cite as the most helpful in improving their exam technique as it provides tangible, clear examples of what an outstanding piece of evaluative source analysis looks like.
Benefits of this resource
Perfect for High Achievers & Struggling Students – Offers a strong aspirational example for top students while providing a clear framework for those needing extra guidance for structure, linking back to the question and the range of points of provenance and content one can extract from sources.
Saves Teachers Time – No need to create model answers from scratch! Use this resource for class discussions, peer assessments, or essay practice.
Exam Board-Specific – Designed for Edexcel A-Level History Paper 3, Section A, ensuring students are fully prepared for the exact question format and assessment criteria.
Can be used as a pre made assessment and feedback lesson using both the included source paper AND the matching model answer for students to review and cross compare with their own after the exam.
Associated resources:
The Paper 3, Section A, A Level History Exam Technique Masterclass
Protest, Agitation and Parliamentary Reform 1780-1928 - A level Revision Guide (Edexcel) Part 2: Changing Influences in Parliament 1780–1928
Edexcel A-Level History: Paper 3, Section A Masterclass – Exam Technique for Source Evaluation. The Ultimate Exam Technique Toolkit to Secure Top Grades in Paper 3, Section A!
This comprehensive masterclass resource is expertly designed to help students master the skills needed to succeed in the source evaluation question (Section A) of Edexcel’s Paper 3 – with a specific focus on the ‘Protest, Agitation and Parliamentary Reform in Britain, 1780–1928: Aspects in Depth’ module.
A brilliant resource for supporting less able students in mastering the demands of source analysis and evaluation in A Level History, and great for helping those academic historians push from Level 4 to 5 by refining their analysis, extending their evaluation and building nuance into their judgements - this masterclass will add value for all students.
Great for reviewing depth studies throughout the year and revising for final exams, this all-in-one package is ideal for boosting student confidence as well as improving performance.
What’s Included:
Overview of Paper 3, Section A assessment: What’s being tested and how to hit the top mark band
Breakdown of the mark scheme: Clear, student-friendly guidance on what examiners are looking for
Step-by-step structure guide: How to organise the essay and build analytical, evaluative paragraphs
Introduction and paragraph scaffolds: Scaffolded paragraph tasks, fully modelled examples and high-level phrases to help students write with precision and apply and embed the key lessons from the Masterclass.
FREE BONUS - Exam Technique Mini Guide: A printable mini guide packed with exam tips, structure guidance high-level phrases, and the most valuable takeaways from the masterclass.
Why This Resource Works:
Exam-Board Specific – Tailored precisely to Edexcel’s Paper 3, Section A structure and demands
Student-Friendly – Clear layout, structured breakdowns, and models make complex skills accessible
Skills-Focused – Moves students from vague speculation to confident, evidence-based evaluation
Time-Saving for Teachers – Perfect for lessons, interventions, revision, or independent learning
Perfect for High Achievers & those in need of support – Challenges students to aim for A* standard, while offering clear models and support for those who need a boost.
Designed by an experienced A-Level teacher, this is the ultimate comprehensive exam technique masterclass to ensure students master the demands of Paper 3, Section A.
**Associated resources **
The A Level Assessment and Model Answers Bundle for Paper 3, Section A
Paper 3 - Protest, Agitation and Parliamentary Reform in Britain Revision Guide
Edexcel A-Level History Model Answer: Protest, Agitation and Parliamentary Reform (1780–1928) – Aspects in Depth: The Chartists
A Ready-Made, Top-Quality Exam paper & Model Answer to Maximise Exam Success!
This resource provides a fully developed, exam response to a Paper 3, Section A question on The Chartists, helping students understand the level of specific detail, nuanced analysis, and comprehensive structure required to get into the top mark band and achieve the highest available marks.
Question Covered:
Assess the value of the source for revealing the reasons why women were prepared to support the Chartist movement, and their attitude towards different social groups.
This comprehensive, high-quality model answer provides students with a clear benchmark, demonstrating to students how to effectively incorporate:
Comprehensive analysis of the source, addressing both enquiry points in the Q
Precise historical knowledge and contextual understanding
Well-structured analysis and nuanced evaluation of the source for provenance and content
This model answer is colour coded for each enquiry point and uses emboldening to demonstrate clear and explicit evaluative links to the question. These model answers have been the thing my students cite as the most helpful resoures in improving their exam technique as it provides tangible, clear examples of what an outstanding piece of evaluative source analysis looks like.
Why This Resource is a Must-Have for Teachers & Students:
Perfect for High Achievers & Struggling Students – Offers a strong aspirational example for top students while providing a clear framework for those needing extra guidance for structure, linking back to the question and the range of points of provenance and content one can extract from sources.
Saves Teachers Time – No need to create model answers from scratch! Use this resource for class discussions, peer assessments, or essay practice.
Exam Board-Specific – Designed for Edexcel A-Level History Paper 3, Section A, ensuring students are fully prepared for the exact question format and assessment criteria.
Pre made assessment and feedback lesson using both the included source paper AND the matching model answer for students to review and cross compare with their own after the exam.
Associated resources:
Protest, Agitation and Parliamentary Reform 1780-1928 - A level Revision Guide (Edexcel) Part 1: Reform of Parliament 1780–1928 – An Overview
The Paper 3, Section A, A Level History Exam Technique Masterclass
This resource comprises an 85 question knowledge test based on the Germany Depth Study content of topic 8B ***‘How was Hitler able to dominate Germany by 1934?***. 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 9 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 9 mini checkpoints throughout the course either as a starter, plenary or homework task.
Resource details:
Section A: Hitler gains power within the Nazi Party 1919-21
Section B: The Munich Putsch and its consequences
Section C: The Nazis 1924-29
Section D: Hitler’s Henchmen
Section E: Nazi change in strategy
Section F: How did the Depression help the rise of the Nazis?
Section G: **Why did the Nazis succeed in the 1930 elections? **
Section H: How did Hitler become Chancellor?
Section I: How did Hitler consolidate his position?
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.
Both knowledge tests and answer sheets are fully editable as Word documents to tailor to the needs of your class.
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
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
This Paper 4 Knowledge Test Bundle covers the entire Germany Depth Study 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 340 questions, this bundle provides a knowledge test for each of the 4 segments (from 8A-8D) of the Germany depth study 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, homework assignments or incorporating into study packs to take home on study leave.
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.
Associated resources:
Paper 4 IGCSE Part B Model Answers x 3 - Germany Depth Study
Paper 2 Masterclass
MODEL ANSWERS X 5 AND FULLY FORMATTED 2025 PAPER 2 EXAM
New IGCSE History Paper 1 Exam Technique Masterclass for 2024 (CIE 0470)
KNOWLEDGE TEST BUNDLE - PAPER 1 CORE CONTENT
FREE Treaty of Versailles Revision Mindmap
Hitler’s Foreign Policy and Road to War - Full Summary with Revision activities and exam practice.
A full revision run through of the entire course content of Chapter 3 - ‘Why had international peace collapsed by 1939?’ for the new 2024 Cambridge IGCSE (0470) History Paper 1 exam. This resource also cover the identical course content for the British IGCSE on Hitler’s road to war.
This lesson has been produced following the completion of the New 2024 IGCSE training course by CIE
A fully adaptable lesson which concisely yet comprehensively reviews the core content. Packed with dual coding tasks, PEEL paragraph practice, oracy activities, memory games and recall activities, this lesson can be used as a teacher-led, lightning-speed run through the week before the exam, or could easily fill a 2-3 periods using the tasks and revision activities included.
Specific content:
Slide 1 - Introduction
Slide 2-6 - Hitler’s foreign policy aims (with source acitivies.)
Slide 7- 10 - Hitler’s early successes 1933-35 (with fact test and categorisation activities.)
Slide 11 -The Rhineland (with scaffolded peer teach activity)
Slide 12 -13 - The Spanish Civil War (with dual coding task)
Slide 14-15 - The Anschluss (chronology task with ‘significance’ challenge tasks)
Slide 16-19 - The Sudetenland - Causes, events and consequences (with knowledge checkpoint and chronology tasks)
Slide 20 - The Munich Agreement (with oracy task and PEEL practice)
Slide 21 - Czechoslovakia and the end of appeasement (with dual coding recall and memory enhancement task)
Slide 22 - The Nazi Soviet Pact (with knowledge check and essay planning task)
Slide 23 - The rationality of Appeasement (with categorisation of arguments task)
Slide 24 - Overview of events (with source analysis & hierarchy tasks).
If you’d like to see an example of my work before you part with your money, please download my FREE EDEXCEL PAPER 2 MASTERCLASS to give you an indication of the top quality resources we produce!
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 comprises an 85 question knowledge test based on the Germany Depth Study content of topic 8D ***‘What was it like to live in Nazi Germany?***. 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, as well as for KS3.
The test is broken down into the 9 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 9 mini checkpoints throughout the course either as a starter, plenary or homework task.
Resource details:
Section A: Young People in Nazi Germany
Section B: Women in Nazi Germany
Section C: Workers, Farmers, and Businesses in Nazi Germany
Section D: The Impact of WWII on Germany
Section E: How did WWII Affect young people?
Section F: How did the War Affect Jewish People and minorities?
Section G: Who was Responsible?
Section H: Did the War Increase Opposition to the Nazi Regime?
Section I: Why Was There Not More Opposition to the Nazis?
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.
Both knowledge tests and answer sheets are fully editable as Word documents to tailor to the needs of your class.
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
Edexcel A-Level History Paper 1, Section C Model Answer #1 for the option 1E: Russia, 1917–91: From Lenin to Yeltsin
A Ready-Made, Top-Quality Model Answer to Maximise Exam Success!
This resource provides a fully developed, exam response to a Paper 1, Section C question on the Collapse of the Soviet Union, helping students to understand the level of specific detail, nuanced analysis, and comprehensive structure required to get into the top mark band and achieve the highest available marks.
Question Covered:
Study Extracts 1 and 2. In light of the differing interpretations, how convincing do you find the view that the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991 because of Gorbachev’s ‘botched attempt to reform the political system’?
This comprehensive, high-quality model answer provides students with a clear benchmark, demonstrating to students how to effectively incorporate:
Comprehensive and accurate analysis of both extracts,
Accurate interpretation, cross examination and combined evaluation of both extracts throughout the essay in a way that will leave the examiner in doubt that you have fully understood and answered the demands of the question.
Precise historical knowledge and contextual understanding to support all major points and nuanced evaluation.
These model answers have been the thing my students cite as the most helpful resoures in improving their exam technique as it provides tangible, clear examples of what an outstanding extract interpretations essay looks like for Section C of the Paper 1 exam.
Why This Resource is a Must-Have for Teachers & Students:
Perfect for High Achievers & Struggling Students – Offers a strong aspirational example for top students while providing a clear framework for those needing extra guidance for structure, linking back to the question and the range of points of provenance and content one can extract from sources.
Saves Teachers Time – No need to create model answers from scratch! Use this resource for class discussions, peer assessments, or essay practice.
Exam Board-Specific – Designed for Edexcel A-Level History Paper 3, Section A, ensuring students are fully prepared for the exact question format and assessment criteria.
Pre made assessment and feedback lesson using both the included source paper AND the matching model answer for students to review and cross compare with their own after the exam. Great for self and peer assessment as well as crystalising their understanding of written feedback!
Edexcel A-Level History Paper 1, Section C Assessment and Model Answer #2 for the option 1E: Russia, 1917–91: From Lenin to Yeltsin
A Ready-Made, Top-Quality Model Answer to Maximise Exam Success!
This resource provides a fully developed, exam response to a Paper 1, Section C question on the Collapse of the Soviet Union, helping students to understand the level of specific detail, nuanced analysis, and comprehensive structure required to get into the top mark band and achieve the highest available marks.
Question Covered:
Study extracts 1 and 2. In light of the different interpretations provided, how convincing do you find the view that the Soviet Union collapsed because of Gorbachev’s misjudgment of the seriousness of the ‘national question’?
This comprehensive, high-quality model answer provides students with a clear benchmark, demonstrating to students how to effectively incorporate:
Comprehensive and accurate analysis of both extracts,
Accurate interpretation, cross examination and combined evaluation of both extracts throughout the essay in a way that will leave the examiner in doubt that you have fully understood and answered the demands of the question.
Precise historical knowledge and contextual understanding to support all major points and nuanced evaluation.
These model answers have been the thing my students cite as the most helpful resoures in improving their exam technique as it provides tangible, clear examples of what an outstanding extract interpretations essay looks like for Section C of the Paper 1 exam.
Why This Resource is a Must-Have for Teachers & Students:
Perfect for High Achievers & Struggling Students – Offers a strong aspirational example for top students while providing a clear framework for those needing extra guidance for structure, linking back to the question and the range of points of provenance and content one can extract from sources.
Saves Teachers Time – No need to create model answers from scratch! Use this resource for class discussions, peer assessments, or essay practice.
Exam Board-Specific – Designed for Edexcel A-Level History Paper 3, Section A, ensuring students are fully prepared for the exact question format and assessment criteria.
Pre made assessment and feedback lesson using both the included source paper AND the matching model answer for students to review and cross compare with their own after the exam. Great for self and peer assessment as well as crystalising their understanding of written feedback!
Edexcel A-Level History Paper 1, Section C Assessment and Model Answer #3 for the option 1E: Russia, 1917–91: From Lenin to Yeltsin
A Ready-Made, Top-Quality Model Answer to Maximise Exam Success!
This resource provides a fully developed, exam response to a Paper 1, Section C question on the Collapse of the Soviet Union, helping students to understand the level of specific detail, nuanced analysis, and comprehensive structure required to get into the top mark band and achieve the highest available marks.
Question Covered:
In the light of differing interpretations, how convincing do you find the view that the USSR collapsed in 1991 because ‘the consequences of glasnost spiralled beyond Gorbachev’s control’. To explain your answer, analyse and evaluate the material in both extracts, using your own knowledge of the issues.
This comprehensive, high-quality model answer provides students with a clear benchmark, demonstrating to students how to effectively incorporate:
Comprehensive and accurate analysis of both extracts,
Accurate interpretation, cross examination and combined evaluation of both extracts throughout the essay in a way that will leave the examiner in doubt that you have fully understood and answered the demands of the question.
Precise historical knowledge and contextual understanding to support all major points and nuanced evaluation.
These model answers have been the thing my students cite as the most helpful resoures in improving their exam technique as it provides tangible, clear examples of what an outstanding extract interpretations essay looks like for Section C of the Paper 1 exam.
Why This Resource is a Must-Have for Teachers & Students:
Perfect for High Achievers & Struggling Students – Offers a strong aspirational example for top students while providing a clear framework for those needing extra guidance for structure, linking back to the question and the range of points of provenance and content one can extract from sources.
Saves Teachers Time – No need to create model answers from scratch! Use this resource for class discussions, peer assessments, or essay practice.
Exam Board-Specific – Designed for Edexcel A-Level History Paper 3, Section A, ensuring students are fully prepared for the exact question format and assessment criteria.
Pre made assessment and feedback lesson using both the included source paper AND the matching model answer for students to review and cross compare with their own after the exam. Great for self and peer assessment as well as crystalising their understanding of written feedback!
This bundles includes 3 assessments and 3 model answers for Edexcel A-Level History Paper 1, Section C 1E: Russia, 1917–91: From Lenin to Yeltsin
3 ready-made, top-quality model answers to maximise exam success and 3 assessment papers to give students the chance to build on their feedback and improve over time!
These resources provide a fully developed, exam responses to a Paper 1, Section C question on the Collapse of the Soviet Union (option 1E), helping students to understand the level of specific detail, nuanced analysis, and comprehensive structure required to get into the top mark band and achieve the highest available marks.
Questions Covered:
Study Extracts 1 and 2. In light of the differing interpretations, how convincing do you find the view that the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991 because of Gorbachev’s ‘botched attempt to reform the political system’?
Study extracts 1 and 2. In light of the different interpretations provided, how convincing do you find the view that the Soviet Union collapsed because of Gorbachev’s misjudgment of the seriousness of the ‘national question’?
In the light of differing interpretations, how convincing do you find the view that the USSR collapsed in 1991 because ‘the consequences of glasnost spiralled beyond Gorbachev’s control’.
These comprehensive, high-quality model answers provide students with a clear benchmark, demonstrating to students how to effectively incorporate:
Comprehensive and accurate analysis of both extracts,
Accurate interpretation, cross examination and combined evaluation of both extracts throughout the essay in a way that will leave the examiner in doubt that you have fully understood and answered the demands of the question.
Precise historical knowledge and contextual understanding to support all major points and nuanced evaluation.
These model answers have been the thing my students cite as the most helpful resoures in improving their exam technique as it provides tangible, clear examples of what an outstanding extract interpretations essay looks like for Section C of the Paper 1 exam.
Why This Resource is a Must-Have for Teachers & Students:
Perfect for High Achievers & Struggling Students – Offers a strong aspirational example for top students while providing a clear framework for those needing extra guidance for structure, linking back to the question and the range of points of provenance and content one can extract from sources.
Saves Teachers Time – No need to create model answers from scratch! Use this resource for class discussions, peer assessments, or essay practice.
Exam Board-Specific – Designed for Edexcel A-Level History Paper 3, Section A, ensuring students are fully prepared for the exact question format and assessment criteria.
Pre made assessment and feedback lesson using both the included source paper AND the matching model answer for students to review and cross compare with their own after the exam. Great for self and peer assessment as well as crystalising their understanding of written feedback!
This two-part resource pack combines everything you need to teach, assess, and support student success in Edexcel A Level History – Paper 1, Section C (Option 1E: Russia, 1917–91: From Lenin to Yeltsin).
Together, the Assessment Bundle and Exam Technique Masterclass provide a focused, practical, and time-saving solution to help students develop confident extract analysis skills, tackle tricky Section C questions, and hit the highest mark bands.
Included in this ‘essentials’ Bundle:
Paper 1, Section C Exam Technique Masterclass
A step-by-step, student-friendly guide that breaks down the key skills needed to succeed in the extract-based question, with opportunities and resources to support students in their application of the masterclass
Perfect for classroom delivery, one-to-one support, or independent study, this resource helps demystify the Section C element of the Paper 1 exam and build student confidence in tackling even the toughest extract questions.
A Level Section C Assessment Bundle
A comprehensive, ready-to-use assessment toolkit for real-world exam practice:
Full Section C-style assessment paper with two extracts
Scaffolded planning template to support structured thinking
Colour-coded model paragraph to demonstrate high-level writing and integration
Student self-assessment checklist for independent reflection
Teacher feedback sheet to streamline marking and target key skills
Mark Scheme
Level 5 model answer for comparison, modelling, and feedback. This resource is ideal for formal assessment, timed practice, or targeted revision sessions and helps both students and teachers identify clear next steps for progress.
Why These Two Resources Are So Effective:
Designed to work seamlessly together, the Masterclass and Assessment Bundle equip students with both the tools to understand what’s required and the opportunity to apply that knowledge in a realistic setting. Whether used together or separately, these resources will:
Build confidence with the format and demands of Section C
Provide clear models and structured support for high-level answers
Support independent learning and targeted teacher feedback
Save hours of planning and marking time
Take the stress out of Paper 1, Section C and help your students crack extract interpretation with confidence.
A full revision bundle packed full of condensed content, active revision strategies, skills practice, knowledge tests and a variety of games and activities designed to promote maximum recall and consolidation of the key content from Chapter 4 - ‘Who was to blame for the Cold War?’ for the new 2024 onwards Cambridge IGCSE (0470) History Paper 1 exam.
(For specific details and more comprehensive summaries of each individual resource please do click on the links to each in the resource list below!)
This lesson has been produced following the completion of the New Specification for 2024 IGCSE training course by CIE
**Resources included in this bundle **
CIE IGCSE History Paper 1 CHAPTER 4 - FULL CHAPTER REVISION - ‘Who was to blame for the Cold War?’ in a nutshell
A fully adaptable 32 slide PowerPoint lesson which concisely yet comprehensively reviews the entirety of Chapter 4. Packed with dual coding tasks, paper 2 style source analysis activities, explanation tasks, memorable pneumoics, knowledge organisers, colour coded infographics, categorising and chronology tasks and and many more recall activities, this lesson can be used as a teacher-led, lightning-speed run through the week before the exam, or could easily fill2-4 hours using all of the tasks and revision activities included. It’s also a great resource for students to work through independently as home learning or while on study leave.
**IGCSE HISTORY REVISION MIND MAP - ORIGINS OF THE COLD WAR - CIE IGCSE AND GCSE **
This resource break 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!
**103 question knowledge tests that cover the whole early Cold War content of Chapter 4.**
The 103 question test is broken down into 9 sections and comes with an answer sheet for every set’. They could be used all together as a single summative assessment or a fun team based quiz at the end of the topic or as 9 mini checkpoints throughout the delivery of the chapter content either as a starter, plenary or homework task.
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Edexcel A Level History Revision Guide: Protest, Agitation and Parliamentary Reform (1780–1928) – Breadth Study
Save time and support your students’ success with this concise, no-fuss revision guide!
Designed specifically for Edexcel A Level History, this resource provides a clear, structured breakdown of the Breadth Study: Protest, Agitation and Parliamentary Reform (1780–1928). Perfect for classroom use, independent revision, or targeted intervention, this guide ensures students focus on exactly what they need to know - without getting lost in excessive detail.
What’s Inside?
1a. How effective were pressures for change to the franchise?
The nature of parliamentary representation in the 1780s
Pressures for change vs. resistance to reform
The Reform Acts and their impact
1b. How significant were changes in the distribution of seats?
Problems of Representation
The Failure of Pitt’s Proposals and Reasons for Resistance to Reform
Key Changes Brought About by Reform
Key Reformers and Opponents of Reform
2a. The Changing Role of the Crown and Aristocracy Over Elections and Parliament (1780–1928
The Influence of the Crown and Aristocracy in 1780
Economic Reform in the 1780s
The Reasons for Declining Royal Influence over the House of Commons,
The Reasons for Declining Aristocratic Influence over the House of Commons,
The Impact of the Parliament Act 1911
2b. The Development of Political Parties Between 1780 and 1920
The Change in Political Parties’ Role in Parliament and Elections
Party Organisation and Membership
The Growth of the Labour Party
The Extent of Change in the Social Makeup of the House of Commons by 1928
The Abolition of the Property Qualification for MPs
The Payment of MPs
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Edexcel A-Level History Model Answer: Protest, Agitation and Parliamentary Reform in Britain (1780–1928) – Aspects in Depth: The Women’s Social and Political Union.
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Assess the value of the source for revealing the attitudes of politicians to the suffragettes, and the principles underlying suffragette militancy.
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Associated resources:
Protest, Agitation and Parliamentary Reform 1780-1928 - A level Revision Guide (Edexcel) Part 2: Changing Influences in Parliament 1780–1928
The Paper 3, Section A, A Level History Exam Technique Masterclass