Discussion of Answers to 2013 Exam + Copy of 2013 Exam.

[charmanderp]

http://imgur.com/a/uANV4#0

Huzzah.

Thanks to the user 'Captn Crumble' for the link to the exam.

[maddimarvel]

http://imgur.com/a/uANV4#0

Huzzah.

Woop woop.

I did France Section A

Question one: Failed attempts at reform, I pretty much spoke about the Assembly of Notables, Estates General, Neckers two dismissals, failure for the King to adequately recognise the cahiers- (it's what they did not say that was pivotal in rev), and then I spoke about Great Fear briefly.

Question two: Attack on Bastille, pretty much stated the obvious. The revolts, Great Fear, violence, despotism, emblematising of the Bastille, rise of san culottes yadda yadda. It was straight forward.

AOS2 However was a bit tricky. I just mentioned the obvious for the first questions and Robespierre's downfall, then on the historiography question I spoke about Marat, Lafayette, Robespierre and how they were treating the people poorly which ultimately led to their downfall and thus the terror made the people see the truth. I think I scored badly on it though, wasn't cohesive in my opinion. I'm hoping everyone else found it hard, better marks.

Russia Section B
Provisional Government question was a pain, but easy enough. June Offensive, Kerensky, Kornilov all the rest. The evaluate question was inaccurate because the source presented an inadequate historical view on that point in time.

And then the essay was just going through the events of 1917-1924, war communism didn't improve lives of russian people, etc, etc.

How did you all find those questions?

[ali352]

Are there suggested solutions anywhere ?

[maddimarvel]

Are there suggested solutions anywhere ?

Not yet.

I know a lot of teachers have the solutions written. Contact your school?

[Captn Crumble]

Did China in section A. First question was out of left field. Didn't know much about the Warlord Era but had a fair idea so I ended up repeating sentences. Second question was pretty much what I was focussing on for the past three weeks or so. Godsend.

3a was simple enough. 3b was tougher and I also think it was the last question I did so its quality or accuracy is dubious.

Russia section B was simple enough. Did a lot on World War I and the fall of the Tsar in class so that was lucky. Essay was formulaic. 'The Russian people were liberated to an extent...'

Did anyone else notice that in the D question, one now has to 'refer to parts of the representation/extract' when in previous years, this was not necessary?

[indkel]

omgomgomg I want to throw up. How did I not mention the june offensive or kornilov in the provisional government question d response!? I should have learnt not to check the exam discussion after the English exam..

[maddimarvel]

omgomgomg I want to throw up. How did I not mention the june offensive or kornilov in the provisional government question d response!? I should have learnt not to check the exam discussion after the English exam..

you'll be fine, don't stress!

[ShortBlackChick]

^Stupid enough to think pointing out slight grammatical errors are legitimate retorts at an otherwise accurate comment. Grow up and get out into the real world.

EDIT: LOL, we all can play at the grammar/spelling/punctuation card

**to try TO be a pain.
smart enough to do arts, yet no smart enough to use grammar correctly. http://dictionary.reference.com/help/faq/language/g43.html

Where's your 50 now?

[pi]

EDIT: LOL, we all can play at the grammar/spelling/punctuation card
Where's your 50 now?

[Phy124]

**to try TO be a pain.
smart enough to do arts, yet no smart enough to use grammar correctly. http://dictionary.reference.com/help/faq/language/g43.html

"Some grammarians label try and as incorrect when really it is just very informal and best used in conversation."

m9 do u even read ur own links?

[charmanderp]

I was just coming back here to point out that I wasn't incorrect, but thank you, Phy <3

Regardless, let's get this thread back on track.

[ali352]

So guys can I get a 43 with a 70 out of 80 and a average of 84 all year ? What do I need a minimum for a 43 study score ?

[maddimarvel]

So guys can I get a 43 with a 70 out of 80 and a average of 84 all year ? What do I need a minimum for a 43 study score ?

I think you need mid-high A+ all year and a high A+ on the exam for a 40+, I'm not 100% sure though.

[ali352]

Can't be right one of my friends last year averaged 80 all year killed the exam and got a 42

[maddimarvel]

Can't be right one of my friends last year averaged 80 all year killed the exam and got a 42

Killing the exam means a high A+ though? Check the SS predictor might help How to Predict your own Study Score - A Guide