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The 2018 state exams for History are on Wednesday 13th June:
Leaving Certificate Timetable 2018 Junior Certificate Timetable 2018 Below is a very useful Junior Cert History exam resource [Higher Level]. It should be used with past exam papers. It includes:
 
The 2017 Leaving Cert and Junior Cert History exam papers can be viewed using the links below. |
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| guide_to_question_3_and_sample_short-answer_questions._sample_answers_included_[higher_level].pdf |
Below is a list of key paragraphs that should be prepared in preparation for Question 6 [Parts C & D] of the Junior Cert History exam [Higher Level]. Part C examines your knowledge of 20th century Irish history. Part D deals with 20th century international relations. Typically, both parts ask students to write two paragraphs. A paragraph will be worth 10 or 12 marks.
Include a minimum of 5-6 Significant Relevant Statements in a paragraph. Limit background information to one statement. Resource contains a sample paragraph, 'The civil rights movement in Northern Ireland'.
Chart your progress by highlighting each paragraph on the list as you progress.
Include a minimum of 5-6 Significant Relevant Statements in a paragraph. Limit background information to one statement. Resource contains a sample paragraph, 'The civil rights movement in Northern Ireland'.
Chart your progress by highlighting each paragraph on the list as you progress.
| list_of_key_paragraphs_for_question_6_[parts_c___d]_and_a_sample_answer.pdf |
Junior Cert History: Revision checklist for People in History and a sample note. Updated for 2020!
19/12/2016
Section 4 of the Junior Cert History exam is People in History. Students are required to write two essay type answers. One from Part A and one from Part B. Both parts have a choice of three. This section is worth 40 marks [20 X 2] at Higher Level. It is worth 50 marks [25 X 2] at Ordinary Level.
Below is a checklist for People in History questions. To prepare, a Higher Level student should note 8-10 Significant Relevant Statements for each question. An Ordinary Level student should note 5 Significant Relevant Statements for each question. A journal or notebook may be kept for this purpose. It is advisable to highlight one key term within each fact. This resource also contains a sample Higher Level note on Christopher Columbus.
Below is a checklist for People in History questions. To prepare, a Higher Level student should note 8-10 Significant Relevant Statements for each question. An Ordinary Level student should note 5 Significant Relevant Statements for each question. A journal or notebook may be kept for this purpose. It is advisable to highlight one key term within each fact. This resource also contains a sample Higher Level note on Christopher Columbus.
| revision_checklist_for_people_in_history_and_a_sample_note.pdf |
 | The Cork History Teachers' Association have set up a YouTube Channel. It is full of relevant videos for junior and senior history students and teachers. Videos are arranged into helpful playlists. It's a fantastic resource! Check it out and subscribe. Anyone can suggest videos to be added by using #CorkHTAYouTube on twitter. |
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