1HI0 · Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9–1)
History (1HI0) Exam Tips
The biggest enemy in a GCSE History exam isn't a lack of knowledge; it is a lack of time. In Paper 1, you have 75 minutes to gain 52 marks (about 1.4 minutes per mark). In Paper 2 Booklet B1, you have 55 minutes for 32 marks (about 1.7 minutes per mark). In Paper 3, you have 80 m…
Source: Pearson Edexcel
Papers
3
Total marks
136
Time limit
3h 30min
Grade scale
987654321U
Additional note
Calculator policy
A calculator is not normally required for this subject.
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Papers
5
Strategies
5
Mistakes
- The biggest enemy in a GCSE History exam isn't a lack of knowledge; it is a lack of time. In Paper 1, you have 75 minutes to gain 52 marks (about 1.4 minutes per mark). In Paper 2 Booklet B1, you have 55 minutes for 32 marks (about 1.7 minutes per mark). In Paper 3, you have 80 minutes for 52 marks (about 1.5 minutes per mark). Top scorers do not start writing instantly. They spend the first 5 minutes of the exam reading the sources and planning the structure of their essays. This planning habit prevents you from losing your way mid-paragraph and ensures you address the chronological boundaries of the question.
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