How to answer a 12 mark 'Explain' Exam Question | Edexcel History GCSE Revision

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  • @Alonglongtimeago
    @Alonglongtimeago  3 роки тому +63

    🚨CORRECTIONS 🚨:
    ✔︎ None so far! :)
    Spotted a mistake in the video?
    If you think you’ve spotted a mistake, leave a polite comment saying what you think is wrong and linking a legitimate source. I’ll check and if you’re right then I’ll add the correction to this pinned comment. :)
    ✘ I do not engage with corrections comments which are written rudely
    ✘ If you leave an essay full of corrections, I won’t check it because I have other, better things to do

    • @nene5417
      @nene5417 3 роки тому +5

      my teacher said we need a short intro and a conclusion :/

    • @Alonglongtimeago
      @Alonglongtimeago  3 роки тому +75

      @@nene5417 politely, your teacher is wrong

    • @parthgoel1084
      @parthgoel1084 3 роки тому +4

      @@Alonglongtimeago oof

    • @danielal.h_youtube
      @danielal.h_youtube 3 роки тому

      kdnjfkdcnfdkj

    • @simp2.068
      @simp2.068 3 роки тому +3

      @@Alonglongtimeago pls lol he's a doctor in history

  • @florencecloche8688
    @florencecloche8688 5 років тому +175

    “Peel is pee with an L on the end.” You wonderful genius you

    • @Alonglongtimeago
      @Alonglongtimeago  5 років тому +46

      Aww, thank you. It's the kind of genius needed to get a grade 9. I do try :)

  • @KittyPikaChu
    @KittyPikaChu 5 років тому +226

    I would literally fail without this channel ily lmao

    • @Alonglongtimeago
      @Alonglongtimeago  5 років тому +31

      Happy I could help!

    • @user-xw4mu6nz4t
      @user-xw4mu6nz4t 4 роки тому +35

      If I was a history teacher, I'd just show my class this video and then watch movies for the rest of the term.
      Okay I overexaggerated but it's crazy how teachers make everything seems so complex and then youtubers convert it to ABCs

    • @Envwhyy
      @Envwhyy 3 роки тому +1

      @@user-xw4mu6nz4t exactly 😕

    • @NutellaGabriella
      @NutellaGabriella 2 роки тому +1

      @@user-xw4mu6nz4t fr 💀

  • @jiddarjk6102
    @jiddarjk6102 5 років тому +82

    Duuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuude ur *soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo hElPfUlLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL*
    How How How have I only found u now :((

    • @Alonglongtimeago
      @Alonglongtimeago  5 років тому +12

      Aww thanks :) You were clearly looking in the wrong bits of UA-cam!

  • @lisvea5963
    @lisvea5963 5 років тому +26

    Thanks for the exemplar answers. I’ll defo use them before my exam after half term.

  • @nalicepietrobon6416
    @nalicepietrobon6416 3 роки тому +12

    You literally made me go from 6 marks to 11 so thanks 😭❤️

  • @msnamjsjsjkakakansnsnsna3828
    @msnamjsjsjkakakansnsnsna3828 4 роки тому +7

    Guys, I did my mocks a couple months ago and I went from a 2 to a 6 , this realllly helps a lot thanks

  • @sophiem3375
    @sophiem3375 5 років тому +4

    hey i know its late but just anted to say that i followed these tips and got an 8, 3 marks off a 9!!!! thank you so so so much, would never have got it without these tips

    • @Alonglongtimeago
      @Alonglongtimeago  5 років тому +1

      Super huge congrats!!! That's awesome!!! So pleased I helped you do that! :D

  • @JF9.
    @JF9. 5 років тому +16

    Your humour is actually so good😂

  • @kuromie9708
    @kuromie9708 3 роки тому +5

    I wasn;t able to attend lessons much of last year and my exam is tomorrow so I am using your videos to cram for it. You're totally helping me pass !

  • @ys1264
    @ys1264 5 років тому +12

    Thanks for the answer structure you've backed my GCSE history

  • @nifah8135
    @nifah8135 3 роки тому +10

    Thanks for making these exam question videos, they helped me out so much! Now I feel much more ready for tests as you showed the structure in a way really easy to understand and showed an example.

  • @dfsx7934
    @dfsx7934 5 років тому +6

    this really helped. ever since year 10 i just keep getting level 2s and level 3s in my exam i really want to get a 5 in my year 11 mocks which start on nov/dec

  • @demiwhiston1097
    @demiwhiston1097 3 роки тому +5

    OMG U SAVED MY LIFE I HAD 30 MINUTES TO START AND FINISH MY 12 MARKER AND ALMOST DIED OF CONFUSION. THANK YOU FOR SAVING ME FROM MY HEAD TEACHER/ HISTORY TEACHER 😓

    • @Alonglongtimeago
      @Alonglongtimeago  3 роки тому +3

      Wait are your history teacher and head teacher the same person...???!

  • @gamenterzzz4796
    @gamenterzzz4796 4 роки тому +69

    Imagine sending loadss of essays to ya teacher and she replies “Your exams are not happening so there is no reason why you should keep revising now”😒

  • @iDislocateMyArmsAlot
    @iDislocateMyArmsAlot 3 роки тому +10

    Thank you. You got me through my first mock and got me a 5 when I was expecting to fail. So once again thank you

  • @Jaffacakemf
    @Jaffacakemf 6 місяців тому +3

    These are so helpful they make these questions much more simpler to answer. My teacher is so complicated when he explains how to answer exam questions lmaoo😭

  • @amber8847
    @amber8847 11 місяців тому +1

    this is so much clearer than the way my teachers explain it thank you so much for this vid!!!

  • @Floradaya
    @Floradaya 4 роки тому +8

    Thank you for this
    After basically a year of not having school and going into year 11 with depression, gender dysphoria and the whole shebang, i had completely forgotten on the written structure on how to do these things
    Thank you!
    Just had my first ppe today (topic was Elizabeth, Francis drake, ect)
    Went horribly but I have two more tommorow and the next day
    Both on the american west thankfully

    • @Alonglongtimeago
      @Alonglongtimeago  4 роки тому +5

      Pleased you found the video helpful! And I hope the rest of your ppe went well. Your year group has definitely been screwed over, it will be tough, and GCSEs are important but they're really not the be-all-end-all. Make sure you look after yourself and I hope you are able to find the support you need with your gender dysphoria. Best of luck :)

    • @Floradaya
      @Floradaya 4 роки тому +3

      @@Alonglongtimeago The second one went much better than the first thankfully, forgot a few names but i had the correct information! Still need to take my third one but that one should go alright too.
      And thank you!

  • @Oh_HotSausage
    @Oh_HotSausage Рік тому +1

    Used your videos to help with mock revision and managed to land a 7, thank you so much for your videos!

    • @Oh_HotSausage
      @Oh_HotSausage Рік тому

      What tips would you have to achieve a 8 or 9?

  • @humzah5690
    @humzah5690 5 років тому +6

    How has this less than 10minute video helped me more than my history teacher of 2 years on how to answer a question

  • @kkevan4138
    @kkevan4138 5 років тому +16

    This is amazing damn, I’m sorry I couldn’t find you sooner ;_; XD
    I instantly subscribed cuz of ur amazing knowledge and humor XD

    • @Alonglongtimeago
      @Alonglongtimeago  5 років тому +12

      Haha, thanks :) At least if you fail your history GCSE, you can now say it was all the UA-cam algorithm's fault.

  • @stiles3055
    @stiles3055 5 років тому +133

    Ok I'm gonna start revising 1 day before the exam you think I'll pass?
    Edit : I think I got a 4 or 5 in the first exam
    2nd Edit : I think I got a 5

    • @Alonglongtimeago
      @Alonglongtimeago  5 років тому +22

      I did that for maths and passed, so it's possible... Good luck :D

    • @stiles3055
      @stiles3055 5 років тому +6

      @@Alonglongtimeago thanks. but also im confused on how to do 16 markers. Do you just do the 3 paragraphs and a conclusion and is it identify describe explain?

    • @mdhs8248
      @mdhs8248 5 років тому +2

      @@stiles3055 yeah i'm really confused by this too

    • @Alonglongtimeago
      @Alonglongtimeago  5 років тому +7

      @@stiles3055 It's just 3 PEELs with an intro and a conclusion :)

    • @von3689
      @von3689 5 років тому +1

      What did you get?

  • @aeiouaeiou2192
    @aeiouaeiou2192 11 місяців тому +1

    Really helpful video, thanks a lot!! It was very useful without being at all boring. My teachers have also never told me about the "SPEND" acronym before so thank you for the new info :)

  • @chlo3mak
    @chlo3mak 5 років тому +60

    honestly the only reason why i remember the name robert peel is because of PEEL lmao
    edit if anyone cares lmao: i got a 5 in history somehow after failing all my mocks beforehand ....

    • @Alonglongtimeago
      @Alonglongtimeago  5 років тому +6

      I hadn't thought of that lol! Good luck tomorrow :)

    • @chlo3mak
      @chlo3mak 5 років тому +2

      A long, long time ago... ahah thank you! i’ll need it..

    • @Alonglongtimeago
      @Alonglongtimeago  5 років тому +3

      @@chlo3mak Did the good luck help you? How did it go? :)

    • @chlo3mak
      @chlo3mak 5 років тому +2

      A long, long time ago... i think i needed more luck phaha i honestly didnt feel like that went very well but i’ve always been pretty terrible at history

    • @Alonglongtimeago
      @Alonglongtimeago  5 років тому +11

      @@chlo3mak so long as you give it your best shot, that's all that really matters. Unless you're planning to take history A-level, it doesn't really matter all that much if you fail your history GCSE. Better to pass, but in the end all, the people I know who failed GCSEs are still alive and well. Don't stress :)

  • @daniellepetalgrove5664
    @daniellepetalgrove5664 5 років тому +3

    Thank you this is so useful my history teacher showed us your videos and I love them they are so useful so thank you very much for these videos 🙂😁

    • @Alonglongtimeago
      @Alonglongtimeago  5 років тому +1

      Aww thanks :) Pleased you found my videos helpful! Big up Miss Bartlett for advertising my channel! :D Good luck on Thursday!!

    • @daniellepetalgrove5664
      @daniellepetalgrove5664 5 років тому

      A long, long time ago... thank you very much and I will 😁

  • @notactuallytesco
    @notactuallytesco 5 років тому +2

    Genuine saviour for the exam

    • @Alonglongtimeago
      @Alonglongtimeago  5 років тому +1

      Glad I could come to your rescue! Good luck on Monday :)

  • @Farta_h
    @Farta_h 3 роки тому +1

    You are literally my hero. but If I pass, it's all thanks to you and your amazing structure .
    Thank you :))

  • @officiallynats7044
    @officiallynats7044 5 років тому +10

    Thank you! This is really helpful as I know my content but struggle with answering questions

    • @Alonglongtimeago
      @Alonglongtimeago  5 років тому +4

      Pleased to hear that I'm helping. Hope it all pays off in the exam :)

  • @SairaKasana
    @SairaKasana Місяць тому +1

    Your channel is amazing mate really thakfull to you even tho in 2024

  • @grekii
    @grekii 4 роки тому +1

    glad i found this now, so i can use it in my mocks and actual exams

  • @johnbenson3770
    @johnbenson3770 5 років тому +73

    Why didn't I find you A long, long time ago...

  • @vikisonline17
    @vikisonline17 2 роки тому +1

    My history teacher is so useless. He didn’t bother explaining how to write a 12 mark question on Crime and punishment so I’m teaching myself. This was rly helpful thank you!

  • @mirabut243
    @mirabut243 5 років тому +1

    had crime and punishment today, watched your videos yesterday ( a bit late ik lmao, youre underrated as hell) but THANK YOU I LOVE YOU HOLY CRAP THANK YOU FOR BREAKING DOWN THE EXAM QUESTION STRUCTURE DUDE YOU DESERVE ALL CREDIT FOR MY HISTORY GCSE (unless i do crap lmao welp) but srsly thank you man

    • @Alonglongtimeago
      @Alonglongtimeago  5 років тому +1

      ahhh, so many capitals!!! You made me smile lol. Did your exam go well? (Hopefully it did)

    • @mirabut243
      @mirabut243 5 років тому

      @@Alonglongtimeago lmao yh mostly, but the sources i screwed up, well i mean i didnt know we jad a source question until i opened the revision guide a few days lololol, we didnt do much exam prep in school but i think the 12, 16 and 4 markers were aight, although my teacher has never marked my c + p answers before so idk couldve gotten 4/16 or 16/16, time will tell

    • @Alonglongtimeago
      @Alonglongtimeago  5 років тому +1

      @@mirabut243 god, it doesn't sound like your school prepared you well! If you think you got the 12, 16 and 4 markers down pretty well (say you got roughly 2/3rds of the marks) then that should work at as at least a 5. But anyway, you've still go 2 papers to go - all hope is not lost! :)

    • @mirabut243
      @mirabut243 5 років тому

      @@Alonglongtimeago *5* 💀💀💀 was predicted a 7 oof

    • @mirabut243
      @mirabut243 5 років тому

      @@Alonglongtimeago but yh our school thought it would be a good idea to leak exam questions for every mock, and we all know that long term thats a bad bad idea, honestly just wish i didnt put history at the back of my mind, pretending it didnt really exist

  • @pleasewait8124
    @pleasewait8124 5 років тому +14

    I’m failing this GCSE ‼️ Got my mocks tomorrow and my first paper is history 🙃 I don’t know anything 🤦🏽‍♂️

    • @Alonglongtimeago
      @Alonglongtimeago  5 років тому +7

      Believe in yourself! I hope your history paper went well. And good luck with any other mocks you have coming up :)

    • @pleasewait8124
      @pleasewait8124 5 років тому +5

      A long, long time ago... thanks 😊

  • @jeffjackson9569
    @jeffjackson9569 5 років тому +1

    Your channel is amazing. You have helped me so much with my summer homework you bloody legend :)

    • @Alonglongtimeago
      @Alonglongtimeago  5 років тому

      Aww thanks! Pleased I could help you smash your summer homework!! :D

  • @therealdsd
    @therealdsd 4 роки тому +2

    Thanks for the info again👍
    This video made this question look so easy hopefully i can apply them in my future exams😅

  • @HistoricalGameplay
    @HistoricalGameplay 5 років тому +4

    great job! will play it to my classes to save some energy;) thanks a lot and please carry on:)

    • @Alonglongtimeago
      @Alonglongtimeago  5 років тому +3

      Pleased I could save you some energy! :) ...and carrying on is the plan!

  • @personalisationa.i2757
    @personalisationa.i2757 7 місяців тому

    thank you, watching this becuase my history teacher said my knowledge was amazing and grade 9 level but my exam technique is really letting me down (in my last 12 marker for example i only got 6/12)

  • @sahra6383
    @sahra6383 5 років тому +1

    hey, update your videos really helped i was predicted a 4 and i got a 7 in the end couple marks away from an 8 like how?? truly, thank uu

    • @Alonglongtimeago
      @Alonglongtimeago  5 років тому +1

      That's crazy!!! Super huge congrats!!!!!!!!!! And pleased I could help! :)

    • @sahra6383
      @sahra6383 5 років тому

      A long, long time ago... Thank you so much!!

  • @hibaqgamadid7315
    @hibaqgamadid7315 3 роки тому +1

    You are a LIFE SAVER!!!! Thank you so much!

  • @hazzamazza1015
    @hazzamazza1015 5 років тому +26

    we all just here the day before the crime and punishment exam?

  • @sadiehart8321
    @sadiehart8321 5 років тому +2

    ahhh 1 week till the first history exam, so stressful. Thanks for your videos they’re great! could you do some more videos on crime and punishment?

    • @Alonglongtimeago
      @Alonglongtimeago  5 років тому

      Aww, thanks :) Good to hear you find my stuff useful! I won't have a chance to do any more C&P vids before the exam unfortunately. I'll be doing a live stream where I go over the Norman Conquest and Weimar & Nazi stuff before those exams, but I can't do it for C&P unfortunately as I'm away without internet until Sunday :(

  • @leojohnsputra1621
    @leojohnsputra1621 2 роки тому

    Greatest history channel

  • @jessicalevi4890
    @jessicalevi4890 5 років тому +2

    Could you do more question breakdown vids because they are very helpful!!! Thanks

    • @Alonglongtimeago
      @Alonglongtimeago  5 років тому +1

      Absolutely! I'm planning to do one on answering a 16 marker in the next few videos. :)

  • @saya_s25
    @saya_s25 3 роки тому

    I have my mocks next week, if I pass it’s thanks to you aha tysm for these videos ☺️✨

  • @svmayav
    @svmayav 11 місяців тому

    tysm im cramming this revision the night before the mock exam😭hope it goes well

    • @Alonglongtimeago
      @Alonglongtimeago  11 місяців тому

      hope your mock went well! (and that you got some sleep!! 😴 )

  • @parisqueen9311
    @parisqueen9311 5 років тому +14

    For a 16 marks question, how long should the introduction and conclusion be?

    • @Alonglongtimeago
      @Alonglongtimeago  5 років тому +12

      This introduction can be really short - maybe 1 or two sentences. The conclusion should be a little bit longer, briefly recapping what's in your paragraphs and summarising your argument - maybe 3 or 4 sentences. Hope that helps :)

  • @mufsa9249
    @mufsa9249 2 роки тому

    history is one of my weakests subjects this really helped me tysm

  • @hollyrushton4127
    @hollyrushton4127 4 роки тому +1

    these videos are so helpful thank you so much!!

  • @mareksogars2954
    @mareksogars2954 4 роки тому

    How is this not more popular bruh

  • @BobMarley-yz4wh
    @BobMarley-yz4wh 5 років тому +2

    Thank you so much. Very helpful. Please can you do a few videos like all of crime and punishment, all of Weimar and nazi germany paper before the exam if your not too busy. It would be heavily appreciated as I need all the help I can get. Thank you so much.

    • @Alonglongtimeago
      @Alonglongtimeago  5 років тому +1

      Pleased I could help! Unfortunately, because I'm away without internet over half term, I won't be able to do a whole of c&p thing, but I'm planning to do a live stream for the whole of Weimar & Nazi Germany before the exam. Good luck in your exams :)

    • @BobMarley-yz4wh
      @BobMarley-yz4wh 5 років тому

      A long, long time ago... no worries. Thank you so much for everything else tho. Weimar nazi germany definitely the one I need to revise the most. Hope your exams are going well too.

    • @Alonglongtimeago
      @Alonglongtimeago  5 років тому

      @@BobMarley-yz4wh aww thanks :) I'm done with exams now, so I get to spend time helping other people with their exams!

  • @zac6858
    @zac6858 4 місяці тому

    Amazing video helped me out massively!

  • @felixthegreater
    @felixthegreater 4 роки тому

    This 7½ minute long video has taught me to write a 12 marker more than the last 4 years of history lessons :P

    • @Alonglongtimeago
      @Alonglongtimeago  3 роки тому

      This is what I like to hear!
      Actually probably it would be better if your history lessons taught you more but...

    • @felixthegreater
      @felixthegreater 3 роки тому

      @@Alonglongtimeago nah, it's more of "they didn't teach us the full structure of the question", like, they didn't teach us about the SPEND for Evidence.

  • @Mr.BondMan1812
    @Mr.BondMan1812 Рік тому

    Really big help man. Thanks a bunch!

  • @ashtonking1612
    @ashtonking1612 2 роки тому +1

    wow very clear and accurate, thank you

  • @joshdonley2842
    @joshdonley2842 4 роки тому

    How have i only just found the best history Exam channel. Thank you so much. Just of out of interest what are you doing right now with your education?

    • @Alonglongtimeago
      @Alonglongtimeago  4 роки тому

      aawww thanks :) Pleased you find my videos helpful!
      I was meant to be sitting my A-levels this year, but that's obviously not happening. I still have some coursework to finish off before I'm completely done with college, and then, presuming I get the grades, I'll be off to university in September to study... history! (ik shocking)

  • @yerayberriopena
    @yerayberriopena 4 роки тому

    Hi @A long ,long time ago... your videos are great! i handed in my 12 marker and i got 10! My teacher said that i need to write about the importance of the reason in my statements. I think you should do a full mark answer showing it with the importance? Well thats what my teacher told me! However , Your videos are just helpful!

    • @Alonglongtimeago
      @Alonglongtimeago  4 роки тому

      That's an interesting point about importance, pleased you find my videos helpful though!

  • @cookiedw3927
    @cookiedw3927 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the amazing tips, can't wait for the Weimar and Nazi Germany exemplar answers. Got a test on Monday, fingers crossed it goes well.

  • @jesslucy6335
    @jesslucy6335 5 років тому

    thank you so much, you’ve helped me with my homework x

  • @liamdavies2542
    @liamdavies2542 11 місяців тому +1

    0:15 - Edward the Professor

  • @No-sn7og
    @No-sn7og 4 роки тому +2

    man needs more subscribers

  • @alicenield8419
    @alicenield8419 Рік тому

    Thanks for this! Crime and punishment GCSE today, i’m not gonna lie i’m shitting myself, i’m
    Currently working at a 3 despite seemingly knowing the structures. I know this makes it seem like i actually don’t try, but i genuinely do try

  • @hxvoc3971
    @hxvoc3971 Рік тому

    Thanks a lot! This was very helpfulxxx

  • @liv5508
    @liv5508 5 років тому

    A long, long time ago... I could still remeber how that music used to make me smilleeeeeee and I knew if I had my chance I could make those people dance and maybe they will be happy for a whileeeee

    • @Alonglongtimeago
      @Alonglongtimeago  5 років тому

      We passed upon the stair
      We spoke of was and when
      Although I wasn't there
      He said I was his friend
      Which came as some surprise
      I spoke into his eyes
      I thought you died alone
      A long, long time ago...

  • @sophie-xr1yq
    @sophie-xr1yq 2 роки тому

    do you recommended using petal (point, evidence, this meant that, as a result, link) or no?

  • @joshuahhubbart5908
    @joshuahhubbart5908 4 роки тому

    This is so useful for. Thank you

  • @WhoTfTookD19
    @WhoTfTookD19 2 роки тому +2

    EXAM TOMORROW, IM RELYING ON THIS

  • @noway4078
    @noway4078 3 роки тому +3

    this made everything so much clearer, why don’t they teach it like this? 😭

  • @ahmadfaisalmuhibzada4520
    @ahmadfaisalmuhibzada4520 4 роки тому +2

    thank you sm for this youre a lifsaver:)

  • @armaanali39
    @armaanali39 4 роки тому +1

    Can you do the 4 mark question - what is the main difference between these views (interpretations) please?

  • @KoRG1510
    @KoRG1510 Рік тому

    Thanks it was easy to understand

  • @professionalfangirl6865
    @professionalfangirl6865 5 років тому

    I love this video so much!

  • @NR-or2lf
    @NR-or2lf 5 років тому +3

    If we followed this paragraph structure, which grade band would we be in?

    • @Alonglongtimeago
      @Alonglongtimeago  5 років тому +3

      You should be able to get full marks if you follow this structure (so top band - my brain is failing to remember what the top band for this question is rn lol)

    • @NR-or2lf
      @NR-or2lf 5 років тому

      A long, long time ago... aha it’s okay, thank you!! X

  • @tumi1197
    @tumi1197 Рік тому

    in yr 10 and im getting grade 5s hope this helps me improve

  • @damiraedits
    @damiraedits 2 роки тому +1

    Love it! But is this the B question?

  • @lisvea5963
    @lisvea5963 5 років тому +1

    Great vid!

  • @havesomesaltytea2230
    @havesomesaltytea2230 Рік тому +7

    Cramming the night before 🙂🔫

  • @joshwingfield902
    @joshwingfield902 5 років тому +1

    Can u do a vid on how to answer a 16 mark (+4 spag) question pls cheers

  • @jasvin4805
    @jasvin4805 5 років тому

    On the topic of structure, could you do a final summary video with a basic outline or what you should do for each exam question? No examples since you have these videos but a more so list format of "12 Mark 'Explain' questions - 3 PEELs

    • @Alonglongtimeago
      @Alonglongtimeago  5 років тому

      So like a vid where I do a really quick summary of what you need to do for every Q, where the summary is short enough that it'll be easy to remember?

    • @jasvin4805
      @jasvin4805 5 років тому

      @@Alonglongtimeago Yeah, like "Q 1, Describe two features of... Ok, so state the feature, give a bit of detail about it, give yourself about 5 mins for the question (so don't waffle) and stay relevant."

    • @Alonglongtimeago
      @Alonglongtimeago  5 років тому

      @@jasvin4805 If I sit in front of a camera, I can probably get that done. I'll give it a go at least, and hopefully produce something useful. :)

    • @jasvin4805
      @jasvin4805 5 років тому

      @@Alonglongtimeago Would be great if you could but don't worry if you can't, I 'd imagine you have your own exams to worry about. Much appreciated regardless that you are doing these videos!

    • @Alonglongtimeago
      @Alonglongtimeago  5 років тому

      @@jasvin4805 I'm done with exams now - that was the reason this vid took so long. My main challenge is that I'm in a caravan in Cornwall all week (not very good for internet connection etc). But I should be able to find some time :)

  • @user-my7te8ot8l
    @user-my7te8ot8l 3 роки тому

    I beg you don’t ever delete this video

  • @sarahthegreat252
    @sarahthegreat252 4 роки тому

    Ughhhhh all my history teachers contradict each other!! Some of them say u need to say the most important reason for why something happened and link the other factors to the most important to the most important factor but others say it’s wrong and say u need to link to the question😩😩😩

    • @Alonglongtimeago
      @Alonglongtimeago  4 роки тому

      The problem you have is that you're assuming there's one correct way to answer a question like this! There are several different structures that you can use, all of which will enable you to get all the marks if you use them correctly. Some teachers will be a bit funny about which structure you use and want you to use theirs, but in reality, when it comes to the exam, there are several different structures you can use. I'd suggest you work out which structure you find easiest to use and then stick to that one and get good at writing answers in that way. Hope that helps :)

  • @gracelawson4397
    @gracelawson4397 3 роки тому

    12/12! thank you very much !!

  • @sophiej6893
    @sophiej6893 5 років тому +7

    The exam starts in 15 hours so I can't exactly give my teacher any practice ones to mark lmao lets hope i dont fail

    • @Alonglongtimeago
      @Alonglongtimeago  5 років тому +1

      You can give your examiner not practice ones tho. Good luck, I hope you don't fail too!

  • @inayahk8129
    @inayahk8129 4 роки тому +1

    Hi are we supposed to start each paragraph with “the most important reason is..”
    Thanks :)
    And btw ur videos have helped me so much 💕

    • @Alonglongtimeago
      @Alonglongtimeago  4 роки тому

      Pleased the videos have helped you! You don't want to start each paragraph with 'the most important reason is...' because only one reason can be 'the most important' so it would sound like you are contradicting yourself if you do that. A better option would be to start your paragraphs with 'one reason is...' but remember that whilst a formula can help you don't have to start every paragraph in the same way. :)

    • @inayahk8129
      @inayahk8129 4 роки тому

      @@Alonglongtimeago Thankyou so much for your response!💕, but I just had my history mock yday and started my paras by saying the most important reason, second most important etc, do you think this will mark me down?

    • @Alonglongtimeago
      @Alonglongtimeago  4 роки тому +1

      @@inayahk8129 No that should be fine :)

  • @shayaanrathore1725
    @shayaanrathore1725 2 роки тому +1

    Will I still get the marks if I copied ur structure but I am doing AQA

    • @Alonglongtimeago
      @Alonglongtimeago  2 роки тому

      absolutely no idea :( but nothing to stop you trying

  • @marioisawarcriminal5435
    @marioisawarcriminal5435 4 роки тому +1

    Can you do an 8 marker? I always do too much or too little on those questions xx
    Btw thanks this rly helped

  • @CharlieTHH
    @CharlieTHH 2 роки тому

    Thanks so much 💙

  • @name.surname.9707
    @name.surname.9707 4 роки тому +1

    OH MY GOD MY GCSES ARE NEXT YEAR AND BECAUSE OF COVID 19 I'M STUCK AT HOME. THANK YOU SO MUCH
    btw, I started off my first history exam getting me a 6 but I want a nine next year. what should i do to go the extra mile?

    • @Alonglongtimeago
      @Alonglongtimeago  4 роки тому

      Pleased you liked the video!! If you want a 9 then you'll want to be a bit smart about your revision - prioritise certain subjects and make sure you're revising effectively. You'll want to do quite a lot of revision, but not too much (as in make sure you still have a life and try not to stress yourself out too much) otherwise it'll actually have a detrimental effect. Doing more revision only means better grades to a certain point. After that, it's about increasing the effectiveness of the time you spend revising (I'd recommend you look at my 'how to revise history' video for my tips on that). If the revision is making your brain hurt a bit but you don't feel totally lost, then you're probably doing it right. Also, nailing question structures will help a lot (I'd personally work on one type at a time). Going from a 6 to a 9 is definitely doable, so why not give it a shot? If you don't quite make a 9 then 8s and 7s are still really really impressive grades. Good luck! :)

    • @farzantriforcegamer
      @farzantriforcegamer 2 роки тому

      hey how did u do?

  • @archieharrison4801
    @archieharrison4801 5 років тому

    Love This!

  • @DXXDXXV
    @DXXDXXV 3 роки тому

    Hope we all get great grades

  • @karthikenuganti695
    @karthikenuganti695 5 років тому

    I got a grade 9 in my history ppe2 mock but the grade boundary’s were like 2 marks lower and I just want to try and get a 9 because I’m doing it at a level and it’s a bit annoying because the grade boundaries for history are usually pretty high

    • @Alonglongtimeago
      @Alonglongtimeago  5 років тому +1

      The best advice I can give is to keep trying and hope for the best. Ngl, I was pretty worried about not getting a 9 too and it worked out in the end, so hopefully it will for you too :)

  • @Surfing566
    @Surfing566 5 років тому +1

    Could you briefly explain what to do in the 16 marker.

    • @Alonglongtimeago
      @Alonglongtimeago  5 років тому +6

      Sure thing...
      A 16 marker is essentially just a 12 marker with an introduction and a conclusion. Just make sure that you have at least one of your 3 paragraphs arguing for and at least 1 arguing for against.
      As for how you'd do the intro & conclusion...
      Introduction:
      "I agree/disagree with the statement that... This is because (name the points in your agree paragraph[s]), however, (name the points in your disagree paragraph[s])."
      Conclusion: "Therefore I agree/disagree with the statement that... This is because (summarise your points)."

  • @amberf3044
    @amberf3044 4 роки тому

    Hi aha my teacher said that we need to use PEACH structure (point, evidence, analysis, challenge, however) to achieve high grades such as a 9 - is this true or can I just use PEEL lol?

    • @Alonglongtimeago
      @Alonglongtimeago  4 роки тому

      I used PEEL in my exam and got a grade 9 (dropped 11 marks across my 3 papers) so you can defo just use PEEL!

  • @ahamid6446
    @ahamid6446 5 років тому

    Could you talk about the exam structure for all civil rights queations?

    • @Alonglongtimeago
      @Alonglongtimeago  5 років тому

      What do you mean by civil rights questions?

    • @ahamid6446
      @ahamid6446 5 років тому

      @@Alonglongtimeago like 'how to answer every question on paper 3'

  • @ardzaint328
    @ardzaint328 5 років тому

    Thanks very helpful

  • @wiktorsanimations6433
    @wiktorsanimations6433 4 роки тому

    I really wish I was like you... I shall now go and demolish my teacher with sample answers! I am not even near my final exams, but still!

  • @jessjackson5209
    @jessjackson5209 5 років тому

    Would you be able to do a video for 16 markers + 4 SPaG, please?

  • @zainnajmi4848
    @zainnajmi4848 2 роки тому

    getting a 9 because of this channel lmao

  • @sameerahfarooqi5326
    @sameerahfarooqi5326 2 роки тому +1

    Can you do some more videos of Russia & Soviet Union in a month since GCSE exams are close!

    • @Alonglongtimeago
      @Alonglongtimeago  2 роки тому +1

      Would love too but I also have a bunch of assignments and exams for uni so there's no way I'll have time before this year's GCSEs :(

    • @sameerahfarooqi5326
      @sameerahfarooqi5326 2 роки тому +1

      @@Alonglongtimeago Oh Okay thats fine!
      Crime & Punishment videos is really helpful though