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Putting the Story Back in History: How to Master Cause, Consequence, and Narrative in GCSE History
In this piece, expert History tutor and PhD researcher, Ben, will guide you through the importance of narratives and causal chains in history, showing you how to sharpen your understanding of second-order concepts to boost your exam performance.
School vs University: The Differences Between A-Level History and a History BA Degree
History remains an incredibly popular subject at both school and university levels, but what is the difference between History at A-Level and university?
Using Primary Sources to Understand the 1917 Russian Revolution (GCSE History)
A key aspect of GCSE History courses is the ability to comprehend and analyse primary sources. Across all boards - AQA, Edexcel, OCR - answering questions based on primary sources is a substantial part of the exam.
How-To Guide: GCSE Edexcel History - Early Elizabethan England, 1558-88
This resource breaks down each question in the Edexcel GCSE exam on Early Elizabethan England, 1558-88 (Paper 2, B4), past papers, and the best way to structure your answers in order to gain top marks.
The Key to Success in GCSE and A-Level History
History continues to be an immensely popular subject at both GCSE and A-level. However, while history remains a respected and favoured subject, debates about how history should be taught, and the best way to assess students’ aptitude, are as old as the subject itself.