20th Century HistoryThe United States of America

YEAR 11 2007

Revision lecture

Exam Format

Section A: Short answer questions

Section B: Analysis of a Visual Representation

Section C: Analysis of a Written Document

Section D: Essay

Criteria

1. Understanding and appropriate use of historical terms, concepts, commentaries and interpretations.

2. Application of evidence to support arguments and conclusions.

3. Knowledge of events, people, movements and ideas.

4. Understanding of ideas and issues related to Crisis and Conflict, Social Life and Cultural Expression.

5. Analysis of American reactions to significant political and social events, issues, conflicts and crises.

6. Evaluation of attitudes to various social groups.

Section A: Short Answer Questions

Dos• Be concise• Prepare for at least 4 different topics• Memorise evidence (quotes, statistics, legislation, visuals)

Don’ts• Ramble on with limited direction• Use colloquial language or slang

Section B: Visual Representation

Spend a few moments annotating the visual

Directly respond to the question being asked

Aim to write only in the space provided

Section C: Document analysis

Just as you did with the visual, spend a few moments annotating the document.

When asked, draw upon your own knowledge as well as that presented within the document

Take care to take into consideration the tone of the document and the style of language adopted by the author

Section D: Essay You will be asked to choose one question. There is a question

from each of the Area of Studies.• Crisis & Conflict• Cultural Expression• Social Life

To be written in clear and concise paragraphs. One point, one paragraph

You would benefit from studying no less than two topics that will be able to refer to in your response.

Develop a clear and strong argument

Establish an evidence bank (a list of quotes/statistics/posters etc from each AOS)

Final Tips

• Get a number of good nights’ rest in the lead up to the exam.

• Stay healthy (plenty of Vitamin C and garlic)

• Manage your revision time amongst all your classes. Use a weekly planner to help.

• See your teachers earlier rather than later for any help you need for the exam.

• Avoid distractions: ditch the mobile phone and the computer for a few days while you concentrate on your study.

• TABLES, diagrams and flow charts- use a variety of study skills to help prepare.

One of the most important keys to success in any exam is to read the question carefully and respond directly to what it is asking.