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O-LevelHistoryDepth studies2147/23 · May/June 2021 · Q48 Marks

Study Source F. Are you surprised by this source? Explain your answer using details of the source and your knowledge.

  1. Are you surprised by this source? Explain your answer using details of the source and your knowledge.[8]

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2021). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

  1. [Level 6 (8 marks)] Uses contextual knowledge to be surprised AND not surprised by the source.
  2. [Level 5 (6-7 marks)] Uses contextual knowledge to be surprised OR not surprised by content.
  3. [Level 4 (4-5 marks)] Matches or mismatches with other sources
  4. [Level 3 (3 marks)] Assertions based on everyday empathy
  5. [Level 2 (2 marks)] Valid analysis of source but fails to state whether surprised or not.
  6. [Level 1 (1 mark)] Writes about the source but fails to address the question
  7. [Level 0 (0 marks)] No evidence submitted, or response does not address the question

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Topic
Depth studies, O-Level History (syllabus 2147). Structured question, 8 marks.
Source
O-Level History, May/June 2021 Paper 2 Variant 3, question 4.

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