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IB SL PAPER 1Document Based Question
Paper 11 Hour in Length
30% of IB-SL History Grade (25 Marks)
Based on the European Inter-war Period (1918-1936)
Format
Consists of Five (5) Documents
Mix of Primary and Secondary
Four (4) Standard Analytical Questions
Paper 1 QuestionsQuestion 1A/1B (5 Marks)
Objective: Understanding the message of the sources
1B Deals with a cartoon of visual analysis
Ex: “What is the message of Source A?”
Question 2 (6 Marks)
Objective: Compare and Contrast Sources
Ex: “Compare and contrast the reasons for going to war in Source A and E.”
Paper 1 QuestionsQuestion 3: OPVL (6 Marks)
Objective: Critically assess the documents
“With reference to their origin, purpose, limitations, and value assess sources...”
Question 4: Mini-Essay (8 Marks/20%)
Include information from all the sources (A-E) (1/2)
Outside Information (1/2)
Question 1A (3 Marks):MessageHow to answer (Suggested Time: 5 Minutes):
▪ The first reason given by the source is that [...]
▪ The second reason given by the source is that [...]
▪ The third reason given by the source is that [...]
Markscheme
Award a mark for each valid reason provided from the source (no background knowledge needed).
A valid reason is one which is backed up by detail from the source.
List four (4) Reasons to ensure
full marks
Question 1B (2 Marks): Visual Message
How to answer (Suggested Time: 5 Minutes):
One message conveyed by the source is that [...], because the source says / shows [...]
A second message conveyed by the source is that [...] because the source says / shows [...]
Markscheme
Award a mark for each valid reason provided from the source (no background knowledge needed).
A valid reason is one which is backed up by detail from the source.
Question 2 (6 Marks): Compare and Contrast
How to answer (Suggested Time: 15 Minutes):
Firstly, both source agree that [...] – Source C says that [...] and Source D says that [...]. Secondly, both source agree that [...] – Source C says that [...] and Source D says that [...].Thirdly, both source agree that [...] – Source C says that [...] and Source D says that [...].
Markscheme
If only one document is addressed award a maximum of [2 marks];
If the two documents are discussed separately award [3 marks] or with excellent linkage [4 marks].
For [5-6 marks] expect a detailed running comparison.
Be sure to address how the sources are the same and different. Ex: Does
one leave something out?
Question 3: OPVL (6 Marks)How to answer (Suggested Time: 15 Minutes):
Source A is valuable because [...refer to origin and / or purpose]. The limitations of Source A are that [...refer to origin and / or purpose]. Source B is valuable because [...refer to origin and / or purpose]. The limitations of Source B are that [...refer to origin and / or purpose]
Markscheme
1-2 marks: The sources are summarized.
3-4 marks: One source is assessed well, or two superficially
5-6 marks: Both sources are assessed well (value and limitations, reference to origins and purpose)
Question 4: Mini-Essay (8 Marks
How to answer (Suggested Time: 20 Minutes):
Section 1: Provide one interpretation (the interpretation provided by the question if appropriate)
Section 2: Provide one section which provides an second interpretation
Section 3: Provide one section which provides a third interpretation (this section is not always needed)
Each of these sections should use sources, background knowledge and (if possible) historiography
A conclusion showing how the truth of the statement depends on factors like when / where you are looking; the best candidates will pick fault with loaded words in the question like "totally", "mainly", "brutal" and suggest better ones.
Question 4: Mini-Essay (8 Marks
Markscheme
1 Mark: One sided answer, sources OR background knowledge used
2-3 Marks: One sided answer, sources AND background knowledge used
3-4 Marks: Multi-causal answer, sources OR background knowledge used
5-6 Marks: Multi-causal answer, sources AND background knowledge used
7-8 Marks: As above, but with evidence of historiography and / or a meaningful conclusion
Tips & TricksRead the questions, the documents, then the questions again
Read the introductions to the documents (Origin/Purpose)
Use different color pens for compare and contrast
Respond to the questions in order
Use specific references to the documents:
“According to Source A...”