1. Judgement A
How different was the public health provision in the nineteenth and twentieth
centuries? Explain your answer. (*16)
You may use the following in your answer and any other information of your own.
• In 1875 a Public Health Act was passed.
• In 1941 a vaccination programme against diphtheria was introduced.
• In 1948 the National Health Service was set up.
(A question with a * means you will get marks for accurate spelling and grammar.)
Simple statement(s) offered, showing some relevant knowledge. Some facts given about public health in 19 thand 20thcenturies.
Level 1
Answer lacks clarity and organisation. No credit for simply copying out the bullet points without developing it.
1-4 marks
Statement(s) are developed with support from material which is mostly relevant and accurate. Description of 19 th century public
Level 2
health. Comparison about public health provision in the 19th and 20th centuries remains implicit. Information has been selected, but
5-8 marks paragraphs lack clarity or organisation. Top of level for depth/range of material offered.
Level 3 The answer shows understanding of the focus of the question and is able to support points made with sufficient accurate and
9 marks
relevant material. Student gives examples of similarities and differences between 19th and 20th century public health provision.
9-12 marks Comparison about public health provision in the 19th and 20th centuries more explicitly discussed. Conclusion may be weak. Writing is
well organised and material selected carefully. Top of the level for answers with a range of detail.
Level 4 The answer sustains its focus on the question. It is supported by precisely selected and accurate material. Student analyses the
amount of similarity and difference between public health provision in the 19 th and 20th centuries. Conclusion is clear and well argued-
13-16 marks arguing carefully how different provision was in the 19th and centuries. Writing is well organised, precise and selects relevant
material throughout. Top of the level for answers that make and support a judgement on the proposition of the question.
Remember, for a L3/4 answer you need to create high quality explanatory paragraphs. These contain:
A clear opening sentence which answers the question directly
Precise examples to show a thorough knowledge of the historical period
A meaty explanation which really gets to the heart of the question
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