1. How to answer…
Knowledge questions
 ‘Describe…’
Describe facts about an issue
1 mark for each simple point; 2 marks for each developed point
Simple point
“During the Highland Clearances many crofters were forced
off their land to make way for sheep.”
Developed point
“During the Highland Clearances many crofters were forced
off their land to make way for sheep. This often resulted in
riots as people fought against their landlords evicting them
from their homes.”
 ‘Explain…’
Explain why something happened
1 mark for each simple point; 2 marks for each developed point
REMEMBER: Explain why your point matters by saying ‘…because…’
Simple point
Developed point

“The potato famine forced many Irish people to leave
because it destroyed most food for sale or to eat.”
“The potato famine forced many Irish people to leave
because it destroyed most food for sale or to eat. The
famine was caused by the blight disease and led to millions
of people starving to death.”
‘To what extent?’
Explain what issue was most important
Up to 5 marks
Include three developed points which affected a specific
issue (see ‘Explain’ above)
1 mark
Layout your answer properly; have three answer
paragraphs and a conclusion paragraph too.
1 mark
Give an answer; which issue was most important?
1 mark
Explain why you chose this answer. Use real facts.