HISTORY-1HI0 · Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9–1)
HISTORY-1HI0/31
Russia and the Soviet Union, 1917–41
History · 2024 · Variant 1
Relative difficulty
Analysis source: Pearson Edexcel
Analysis aligned to the official syllabus and assessment design.
3.5 / 5
136
210 min
Stalinist Society, Medieval/Modern Law Enforcement, and Norman Conquest Control
Cohort performance
Session statistics from official examination reports
Total marks
136
Duration
210 min
Session difficulty
3.5 / 5
Key examiner messages
Top priorities from the principal examiner before you revise
The Summer 2024 examination series represents a standard yet challenging iteration of the Edexcel GCSE History (1HI0) specifications.
The papers balanced accessible recall questions with rigorous, analytical source utility (AO3) and historical interpretation (AO4) tasks.
Students who relied on rote learning struggled with the nuanced demands of the 16-mark essays and source-based inquiries, while those trained in structured, factor-led evaluation achieved high marks.
Question difficulty map
How candidates performed on each question in this series
No data available in official reports
Assessment objectives
Skill and AO weighting from official examiner commentary
Skill weighting
Shows the skill mix this paper tested most heavily.
Knowledge and Application (AO2)
Weight: 5100%Historical EAO3:
Weight: 480%Source
Weight: 360%UtiliAO4:
Weight: 240%Historical I
Weight: 120%
Method marks watchlist
Where working, steps, or method marks were commonly lost
No data available in official reports
Recurring mistakes across years
Themes examiners flag in multiple recent sessions for this subject
No data available in official reports
Question choice intelligence
Mean scores and popularity for optional questions (HKDSE electives)
No data available in official reports
Level exemplars
What candidate scripts at each grade level looked like
No data available in official reports
Grade & admission context
How marks relate to grade thresholds and entry standards
Report type
Examiner report — national grade boundaries and question-level commentary
Level 9
Approx. 86% of maximum mark
Level 8
Approx. 79% of maximum mark
Level 7
Approx. 72% of maximum mark
Level 6
Approx. 64% of maximum mark
Level 5
Approx. 57% of maximum mark
Level 4
Approx. 49% of maximum mark
Level 3
Approx. 36% of maximum mark
Level 2
Approx. 24% of maximum mark
Deep insights
What top candidates did
Techniques and approaches examiners rewarded in this series
No data available in official reports
Command word playbook
How to match each command word to the expected response style
Give reasons and link mechanism to outcome; each point needs a because/so chain.
State features in sequence or list observable properties — do not explain causes unless asked.
Match the expected response style for “useful” questions.
Match the expected response style for “agree” questions.
Match the expected response style for “Give” questions.
Apply knowledge to an unfamiliar context; concise, practical points score best.
Time traps
Sections where candidates spent disproportionate time relative to marks
Min per mark: 1.7
Min per mark: 1.6
Min per mark: 1.5
Min per mark: 1.4
Syllabus traceability
Topics linked to questions and mark weighting in this session
Russia and the Soviet Union, 1917–41
52 marks this session
Crime and punishment in Britain, c1000–present
36 marks this session
Anglo-Saxon and Norman England, c1060–88
32 marks this session
Whitechapel, c1870–c1900: crime, policing and the inner city
16 marks this session
MCQ trap analytics
Commonly chosen wrong options from examiner commentary
No data available in official reports
Topic heatmap across years
Mark concentration by topic and exam year for this subject
Mark intensity
Russia and the Soviet Union, 1917–41
Crime and punishment in Britain, c1000–present
Anglo-Saxon and Norman England, c1060–88
Whitechapel, c1870–c1900: crime, policing and the inner city
Difficulty trend
How session difficulty has shifted across recent years
Paper comparison
Marks and duration breakdown across papers in this session
Paper 1: Thematic Study (Option 10):
Paper 2: British Depth Study (Booklet B1):
Paper 3: Modern Depth Study (Option 30):
Marks you can still earn
Where valid approaches outside the mark scheme may still gain credit
No data available in official reports
Practise what examiners flagged
Target weak topics from this report inside the Revui app
Russia and the Soviet Union, 1917–41
52 marks this session
Practise in RevuiCrime and punishment in Britain, c1000–present
36 marks this session
Practise in RevuiAnglo-Saxon and Norman England, c1060–88
32 marks this session
Practise in RevuiWhitechapel, c1870–c1900: crime, policing and the inner city
16 marks this session
Practise in RevuiSelf-diagnostic checklist
Key actions before you sit this paper — copy and tick off as you revise
- 1Message
The Summer 2024 examination series represents a standard yet challenging iteration of the Edexcel GCSE History (1HI0) specifications.
- 2Message
The papers balanced accessible recall questions with rigorous, analytical source utility (AO3) and historical interpretation (AO4) tasks.
- 3Message
Students who relied on rote learning struggled with the nuanced demands of the 16-mark essays and source-based inquiries, while those trained in structured, factor-led evaluation achieved high marks.
Teacher briefing pack
One-page session summary for tutors and classroom review
2024 2024
History
The Summer 2024 examination series represents a standard yet challenging iteration of the Edexcel GCSE History (1HI0) specifications. The papers balanced accessible recall questions with rigorous, analytical source utility (AO3) and historical interpretation (AO4) tasks. Students
The Summer 2024 examination series represents a standard yet challenging iteration of the Edexcel GCSE History (1HI0) specifications.
The papers balanced accessible recall questions with rigorous, analytical source utility (AO3) and historical interpretation (AO4) tasks.
Students who relied on rote learning struggled with the nuanced demands of the 16-mark essays and source-based inquiries, while those trained in structured, factor-led evaluation achieved high marks.
- Total marks
- 136
- Duration
- 210 min
- Session difficulty
- 3.5 / 5
Session analysis
The Summer 2024 examination series represents a standard yet challenging iteration of the Edexcel GCSE History (1HI0) specifications. The papers balanced accessible recall questions with rigorous, analytical source utility (AO3) and historical interpretation (AO4) tasks. Students who relied on rote learning struggled with the nuanced demands of the 16-mark essays and source-based inquiries, while those trained in structured, factor-led evaluation achieved high marks.
Updated Jun 14, 2026
Paper breakdown
Paper 1: Thematic Study (Option 10):
Paper 2: British Depth Study (Booklet B1):
Paper 3: Modern Depth Study (Option 30):
Top chapters
Exam structure insights
Marks by chapter
See where the marks were concentrated so revision time goes to the highest-value topics.
Mark accessibility
Estimate which marks were basic, mid-level, or high-difficulty.
68% within easy or medium reach
Command word frequency
Spot common command words so answers match the expected response style.
Question type mix
Compare the mark share of each paper section and question type.
Essay
(How far do you agree)
56·3·41%
Explain
(Causation/Difference)
40·4·29%
Source & Interpretation Analysis
28·5·21%
Describe/Infer
(Short Answer)
12·3·9%
Study ROI
Bigger bubbles recur more often; higher bubbles carry more marks, helping you rank revision priorities.
Time vs marks
Compare marks with suggested time allocation to plan exam pacing.
Paper 1 Section A (…
0.72 m/minPaper 1 Section B (…
0.58 m/minPaper 2 Booklet B1 …
0.64 m/minPaper 3 Section A (…
0.65 m/minTotal marks
120
Total time
185 min
Avg pace
0.65
Next-year prediction
Topics worth watching next year, with the reason shown directly below each bar.
Stalin's Economic Policies (Five-Year Plans & Collectivisation)
85%85%
Feudalism and Landholding under William I
80%80%
Medieval Law Enforcement (Tithings, Hue & Cry, Trials)
78%78%
Difficulty Verdict
The Summer 2024 examination series represents a standard yet challenging iteration of the Edexcel GCSE History (1HI0) specifications. The papers balanced accessible recall questions with rigorous, analytical source utility (AO3) and historical interpretation (AO4) tasks. Students who relied on rote learning struggled with the nuanced demands of the 16-mark essays and source-based inquiries, while those trained in structured, factor-led evaluation achieved high marks.
Exam tips
Paper format
- Duration
- 1h 20min
- Total marks
- 52
- Weighting
- 30%
- Question types
- Source inference, Explain causation, Source utility, Analyze difference between interpretations, Explain reason for difference, Evaluation essay with SPaG
Analysis is paraphrased for study purposes. Always verify against the official examiner report and mark scheme.