AQA GCSE History: Health & the People Exam Skills

8 Mark Question Types

Different question formats for Health & the People.

How Useful Question

Evaluate a source's usefulness for historical issues.

Explain Significance Question

Discuss the importance of historical events or figures.

Two Ways Similar Question

Compare similarities between two historical elements.

Factors Question

Analyze various factors influencing historical developments.

Source Provenance

Background information about a historical source.

Source Content

Information presented within a historical source.

Judgement in Questions

Assess the usefulness or significance decisively.

Common Mistakes

Frequent errors in answering historical evaluation questions.

Public Health (2018)

Exam question focused on 19th-century public health.

Treatment Methods (2019)

Exam question on 18th-19th century disease treatments.

Surgery (2020)

Exam question regarding late 18th-early 19th century surgery.

NHS (2021)

Exam question about the National Health Service's history.

Modern Treatment (2022)

Exam question on contemporary disease treatment methods.

Source Analysis

Examine both content and provenance for insights.

First-hand Information

Direct insights gained from a source's provenance.

Source Types

Different formats like letters, speeches, and cartoons.

Antibiotic Resistance

Issue highlighted in a source about modern health.

MRSA

A disease related to antibiotic resistance concerns.

Decisive Language

Use clear terms to express judgments effectively.

Source Evaluation

Assessing a source's relevance to historical questions.

Historical Context

Understanding the background surrounding a historical source.

Source Analysis Techniques

Methods for analyzing content and provenance effectively.

Judgement of Sources

Assessment of a source's reliability and usefulness.

Unreliable Sources

Sources that may contain biased or inaccurate information.

Provenance

Origin and history of a source's creation.

Content Analysis

Examination of specific information within a source.

Historical Context

Knowledge of the time period relevant to the source.

Source Strengths

Positive aspects that enhance a source's usefulness.

Limitations in Responses

Acknowledgment of a source's weaknesses in analysis.

How Useful Questions

Questions assessing a source's relevance to a topic.

PEE Paragraphs

Structure for responses: Point, Evidence, Explanation.

Inference

Conclusion drawn from the source's information.

World Health Organisation

UN agency focused on global public health.

Antibiotic Resistance

Bacterial ability to withstand antibiotic treatment.

Example Source

Specific source used for historical analysis.

Insert Booklet

Supplementary material providing key sources for exams.

Full Marks Criteria

Requirements to achieve maximum points in assessments.

Modern Treatment Issues

Contemporary challenges in healthcare practices.

Bias

Prejudice in a source affecting its reliability.

Historical Interpretation

Analysis of past events based on sources.

Source Utility

Value of a source in understanding historical issues.

Specific Knowledge

Detailed understanding relevant to the source's topic.

Focus on Question

Directly addressing the question's requirements in analysis.

Campaign for Awareness

Efforts to inform the public on health issues.

MRSA

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, a resistant infection.

Antibiotic Resistance

Inability of bacteria to be killed by antibiotics.

WHO

World Health Organization, a UN health agency.

Global Health Campaign

Initiative to raise awareness on health issues worldwide.

Overusing Antibiotics

Excessive use leading to resistance and health risks.

Significance in History

Importance of events or people over time.

Second-order Concepts

Framework for analyzing historical significance.

Hindsight

Understanding events with knowledge of future outcomes.

Historical Significance

Importance of events evaluated by historians.

Domino Effect

One event causes a series of subsequent events.

Subjective Interpretation

Personal opinions influencing historical significance assessments.

Debatable Importance

Different conclusions about significance based on evidence.

Modern Treatments

Current medical practices addressing health issues.

Health Awareness

Public knowledge about health risks and prevention.

International Collaboration

Countries working together on global health issues.

Antibiotic Use in 21st Century

Current practices and challenges in antibiotic prescriptions.

Key Health Issues

Major health concerns impacting global populations.

Impact on Society

Effects of health developments on communities.

Historical Events

Significant occurrences shaping the course of history.

Long-term Impacts

Enduring effects of historical events on society.

Example of Significance

James Simpson's contribution to modern anaesthetics.

Time Allocation for Questions

Recommended 10 minutes for answering significance questions.

Health and the People

Study of historical developments in health practices.

Explain the Significance of

A question type assessing historical impact.

James Simpson

Pioneer in developing anaesthetics, notably chloroform.

Chloroform

Effective anaesthetic discovered by Simpson in 1847.

Medical practices

Methods of treatment used in various societies.

Role of religion

Influence of religious beliefs on medical practices.

Joseph Lister

Introduced antiseptic techniques in surgery.

Royal Society

Institution promoting scientific advancement in Britain.

Antibiotics

Medicines used to treat bacterial infections.

Significance changes

Impact of events can evolve over time.

Background influence

Personal experiences shape perceptions of significance.

PEE paragraphs

Structure for constructing coherent historical arguments.

Point (P)

Main argument or claim in a PEE paragraph.

Evidence (E)

Supporting knowledge for the point made.

Explanation (E)

Clarification of the significance of the evidence.

Queen Victoria

Her use of chloroform increased public acceptance.

Opposition reduction

Decreased resistance to anaesthetics after royal endorsement.

Historical context

Background information relevant to a historical event.

Complex explanations

Detailed reasoning showing deeper understanding of significance.

Impact on time period

How events or individuals shaped historical developments.

Specific relevant knowledge

Detailed facts pertinent to the question asked.

Past Papers

Previous exam questions for practice and revision.

Save My Exams

Resource website for exam preparation materials.

Health & the People

Course covering medical history from c1000 to present.

8 Mark Question

Requires two similarities between two subjects.

Common Theme

A connecting factor for the subjects discussed.

Time Limit

Spend no more than 10 minutes answering.

2018 Example

Renaissance surgery vs 19th century surgery.

2019 Example

Louis Pasteur's work vs Alexander Fleming's work.

2020 Example

Medieval hospitals vs 18th century hospitals.

2021 Example

Medieval public health vs 19th century public health.

2022 Example

Work of Paré vs work of Lister.

Sample Comparison 1

Black Death vs 19th century cholera epidemics.