GCSE Edexcel History Exam Preparation Packs: Paper 2

What do teachers say about this resource? (6442)

BRILLIANT! This is a very interesting topic and to add to it with an engaging exam prep pack. I have already used parts with my students and they are very happy with it! It is a detailed but very simple step by step guide in order to break down the exam into the key expectations... It really is written for the students and break down how to answer each question – a brilliant resource... This is quite simply a no-brainer - buy the resource to help with exam preparation and improving grades.

Excellent resource - superb preparation for the exam... The Practice Questions with writing frames are excellent - they help to break down the expectations of each question part by part to help the students build up their skills in a timely but structured and academic fashion... The tasks throughout the resource are excellent and provide a very strong basis for knowledge retention and application... There are hardly any resources like this on the market which makes this unique... It is fully designed to ensure that students can prepare for their exams with the utmost skill and confidence. Written by those who know the course and are still in touch with the demands of teaching and the demands on students... Teachers can rest in the knowledge that they will be able to utilise this resource superbly and ensure that their lessons are planned appropriately and tailored to the specification requirements. This resource has done the work for them!

This is an exceptionally good resource, which will greatly benefit the learners who use it; teachers will profit from the added motivation it will give learners... The author shows a very good understanding of the structure and techniques of the Edexcel paper which is reflected in the quality of the activities, which will both exercise the minds of learners and at the same time motivate them to improve... The instructions to learners are phrased positively and point to an achievable result... The overall structure of the resource ensures that learners are made to think at every stage about content, skills and structure.

The author allows the student to build up their exam answer through different methods. The use of before and after columns, timeline and exercises writing frames all have a purpose of building knowledge and in the latter specifically directing it... Sample student responses are given which can be used a models for the students learning.

Very helpful-has activities early on and goes through answers in steps. I liked the visuals eg p5 and answer analysis eg p8 with different activities such as multiple choice or marking, the latter of which usually appeals to pupils. Also liked the timeline activity,p12-13,fill in,p21,and mark schemes being kept to. It enhances learning because it helps students to apply their knowledge in the exam. It has educational value, because rather than being prescriptive, it allows students to discover how to write good answers.

What do teachers say about this resource? (6419)

Superb – very detailed and a really good example of how a difficult topic can be made accessible... Students can use this without the need for teachers to constantly attempt to reword/rephrase... Price is very reasonable and it is written by people who clearly understand the specification... There is little available from the exam board so this is a god send! If you want a resource that is written for the student to easily access and assist with exam technique – buy this!

This goes beyond simply papers - the analysis of answers, practice help and clear explanation on how to answer each question make this so valuable both to students (for practice) and teachers (for clarification) - far better than what the exam board has produced.

This is a well-structured resource from which learners will benefit. This resource fits the Edexcel Specification precisely.

This resource is very well laid out. I like the way that there is an activity to plan the answer and to bring together the knowledge required for the example question. I particularly like the structure of the resource which follows the method that students should approach exam questions with. I.e. Considering what they know, thinking about the structure that they should use and then answering the question. It is an excellent resource for breaking down the exam questions and the methods of structuring exams. I also like the model answers and the criteria for assessing them which is accessible to students. The content also reflects the sample scheme of work. I like the way that it explains the requirement for each question at the start and shows how they are different.

What do teachers say about this resource? (6490)

Excellent resource. It gives a full range of exam questions for students to practice and supports their progression with sample answers and structured ways to answer the questions... It can be used for a whole range of abilities – a structured approach for lower ability [students]; ways to improve for middle [ability students] and a range of questions for the most able... It helps with exam practice/applying knowledge as there is a question type for every section of the course... A comprehensive resource to check knowledge; apply knowledge and aid progression. This resource can be used independently by students (more able) or structured for less able... Saves you time planning!

An invaluable resource for those new to not only the Anglo-Saxon content but to Edexcel. The author clearly knows the specification and content and gives summaries and checkpoints. The demands of this paper 2 have been explained and exemplified. I thoroughly enjoyed reviewing this and it helped me get to grips with new spec as well, so can only be good for students too!

I like the steps in the tasks. It has the model, then a chance to improve and a chance to do this for themselves. This is very interactive and should get the pupils engaged with improving their answers. A very practical approach... It does what it says - pupils using this would likely improve their ability to write exam answers using their knowledge.

I liked how most the questions are posed in a simple and straightforward manner. The early questions secure foundational knowledge whilst the later ones do allow for more argument... it covers the entire specification and is broken down into discreet examination questions. It enhances learning by providing examples before giving another exam question for them to be tested by. It encourages students to build upon the sample answers provided so that they meet the full expectations of the specification.

What do teachers say about this resource? (6492)

Very good indeed especially for revision. Clearly produced, well presented... Well set-out. Really helpful for exam technique... Pack covers the whole topic well and uses a wide variety of activities.

I thought that this resource was very helpful indeed, its main strength being the step-by step process of getting students to understand and then practice exam questions... Matches the specification very well indeed – constant focus on the requirements of the exam board for each question, and familiarity of question stems throughout.

I would purchase this resource and use it alongside the teaching of the unit and the second half as a revision tool at the end and prior to the exam. This is an essential resource for the new exam.

Very detailed. Clearly a lot of time and effort has gone into producing this resource. It provides some clear breakdowns of exam requirements and what an examiner is looking for in a student’s response. I would use this as a revision tool in the run up to exams, or a self-study revision support for pupils to develop exam skills already covered in class.