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Quick questions on Exam timing and revision for OCR History - OCR A-Level History technique
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What is plan before you write?Show answer
Even under time pressure, spend a few minutes planning each answer: the target AO, the factors or sources or interpretations, and the line of argument. A planned essay is more analytical and better structured than one written cold, and the time spent planning is recovered in clearer, faster writing. Build planning time into your tariff allocation rather than treating it as a luxury.
What are drilling the three skills?Show answer
Beyond content, drill the three skills separately, because each is examined differently:
What is q1?Show answer
Explain how you would allocate your time in the Unit 1 exam, which lasts 1 hour 30 minutes for 50 marks. [skills style]
What is q2?Show answer
Why must you revise your specific options rather than generic themes? [2 marks]
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