GCSE Revision and Exam Mastery · 1000 – Present
Assessment Objective 4: Historical Inquiry
Refining the ability to use evidence to support a historical inquiry.
Key Questions
- 1How do you formulate a valid historical inquiry?
- 2What constitutes "sufficient" evidence for a GCSE-level claim?
- 3How do you handle contradictory evidence in an inquiry?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
GCSE: History - Historical Skills and Inquiry
Year: Year 11
Subject: History
Unit: GCSE Revision and Exam Mastery
Period: 1000 – Present
Suggested Methodologies
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