GCSE Edexcel History Exam Preparation Packs: Paper 3

Sharpen your students’ exam technique with step-by-step activities, model answers and practice papers, all in one pack! Perfect exam practice for the 2016 Edexcel GCSE specification!

A wonderful resource which has unlimited educational value for all who use it

D Taborda, Deputy HoD & Peer Reviewer
Sharpen exam skills…
  • Clear and concise notes cover command words, assessment objectives and exam timings – all in student-friendly language
  • Progressive activities tailored for each question type – help build confidence and practise their skills
  • Varied levels of support from writing frames and model answers to self-assessment checklists
  • AfL and peer activities focus students on how to get nearer 9

Adopts an enthusiastic approach which should both energise and educate its target audience

N Stanley, Teacher & Peer Reviewer
… then put them to the test!
  • Three practice papers that cover the whole Edexcel specification – original questions not available from the exam board
  • Student-friendly detailed mark schemes – perfect for easy marking and quick feedback so students know where to improve

What do teachers say about this resource? (6489)

I think that it is very detailed and covers the specification extremely well. Exam skills can never be taught too early on in any course and the way in which this resource does this is superb. Overall, as a resource, this really is magnificent and is a must for any school which offers this topic to their students and should be used regularly!
The breaking down of each exam skill is, crucially, the USP of this resource. Textbooks go only so far whereas this resource is embedding skills quickly and consistently. This can also be used in parts (as opposed to all together) and teachers can utilise the areas that they feel is important. The variety of questions offered shows how knowledgeable the author is and how well they know the topic which can only be a positive for the students.
This resource enhances learning as it has directly been referenced with the Edexcel specification therefore ensuring that any student who uses it is going to get exactly what the exam board will be asking of their students. The breaking down of each question with example answers and then a further practice question to build skills is important for students to visualise how to do each question. Students need this, especially weaker students in order to slowly improve their skills. The practice papers also provide even further opportunities for development and skill testing. This is really a wonderful resource which has unlimited educational value for all who use it.
It has been written specifically for the Edexcel spec and therefore matches this perfectly – any teacher and school who offer this topic would have no issues and worries with this resource as it is perfect for their needs. As an examiner for Edexcel, whilst I don’t do this topic, the corresponding paper is one I mark and the way in which the students are being asked to answer the question fits in with the advice of the exam board. Therefore, it perfectly matches the specification.
[A] perfect resource.

D Taborda, Deputy HoD & Peer Reviewer

This is a very good resource, which is well constructed and adopts an enthusiastic approach which should both energise and educate its target audience. Pupils who/classes which enter into the spirit of this resource will approach the final exam with confidence. The presentation and layout make the exercises easy to follow and the use of the Edexcel layouts for questions and sources is beneficial.

N Stanley, Teacher & Peer Reviewer

Very detailed / thorough
It enhances learning by giving such weight to skills, as opposed to just content. Its educational value is largely as a support to the teacher - much useful material to read for homework and helpful test papers, particularly beneficial in these early days of the syllabus.
presentation /layout clear and inviting
it matches/interprets the spec well
I like the extension activities for the more able

L Ashley, HoD & Peer Reviewer

What do teachers say about this resource? (7037)

The matching to the specification is 100% and the interpretation is 100% in terms of the nature and style of the questionsThe emphasis on the need to plan the answer is absolutely superb.

N Stanley, Teacher & Peer Reviewer

Really useful support for assistance with the exam... The questions are really useful... I liked the examples and the practice questions - they were very good, very well prepared and clear... The indicative content is really good and clear for students.

D Edwards, Teacher & Peer Reviewer

What do teachers say about this resource? (6491)

Another handy resource to have to help students structure their answers.... Liked the exam focus and guidance for each question.... Perfect match [to the specification].

T Leng, Teacher & Peer Reviewer

An excellent resource! Very good coverage of the types of questions and topics that would be asked in an exam.

D Taborda, Teacher & Customer

A very relevant resource that I know I will be using next year... superb essay planning resource and also ensuring that students use their own knowledge to boost their skills - not all of the work is done for them and I like that.

D Taborda, Teacher & Peer Reviewer

This really is a most impressive resource.

N Stanley, Teacher & Peer Reviewer