History Rocks

If you are studying or teaching AQA A level Cold War, why not grab one of our section A exam papers with detailed indicative content! historyrocks.co.uk/shop This episode looks largely at the debate - Was Stalin aggressive and expansionist or were his actions in Eastern and Souther Europe defensive? Any shout-outs, jokes or feedback? Email us on hello@historyrocks.co.uk

This episode is designed to specifically help those studying AQA A level History - HIS2R Cold War, but could be useful to anyone studying the period. Follow us on Facebook and visit our website for some exam based resources today!

Listen to these special episodes to help anybody studying the Cold War - especially A level Students studying AQA 2R. Teachers: come and see our resources historyrocks.co.uk and like our Facebook page MyHistoryRocks. Email us on hello@historyrocks.co.uk. Enjoy!

This is a little intro to the coursework module and some of the key headlines. Email in any questions, shoutouts or jokes to hello@historyrocks.co.uk and follow us on twitter @MyHistoryRocks

A list of the top 10 things to avoid for paper 2 AQA History. You don't want to skip this!

This episode explains how to use own knowledge more effectively when evaluating arguments in extracts for AQA History, Section A of paper 1. I do hope you enjoy it! If you want any shoutouts, have a joke or want to make a request, please email hello@historyrocks.co.uk

The much anticipated episode is finally here! This episode suggests an effective way of structuring your answers to Section A, AQA interpretations for paper 1 in the A level History exam. It is also packed with advice when approaching the paper and things to avoid. Send us your feedback, suggestions or requests for shout-outs to hello@historyrocks.co.uk

This episode begins to explore how to approach interpretations in section A of AQA History - component 1. This segment explains the difference between a fact and an opinion and how to spot them. This is all crucial in the overall structure - so pay attention!

This episode offers a suggestion on how to structure a Section A AQA History source answer for paper 2. Of course, there are lots of approaches, but this example should produce an answer that includes balance and judgement that will help you get higher marks! Send us feedback, jokes or a request for a shout-out to hello@historyrocks.co.uk

This episode gets to grips with tone - what is it? what's the point? how to do it? Most students don't tackle tone well in A level History source answers, so listen in for these little tricks!

This episode explains what provenance is, why we do it and what to discuss. It warns you against the evil ways of discussing BIAS and other pointless stock phrases. Enjoy :-)

This episode is especially helpful for those tackling paper 2 of the A level AQA History paper. What do we even mean by value? This segment tries to unravel the mystery!

This episode will explore why conclusions are important in A level History essays and how to go about them. Send us your feedback to @myhistoryrocks

This episode explodes the myths about paragraph structures. It offers and alternative structure that is more likely to get you higher marks. Enjoy :-) Contact us on twitter @myhistoryrocks

This episode will shed some light on what your teachers mean when they tell you to be more analytical in your History essays. Send feedback and jokes to twitter @myhistoryrocks

This episode gives you some useful hacks on how to start a paragraph in an A level History essay to maximise your marks!

This episode exposes the worst and best approaches to writing an introduction to an A level History essay. Send us feedback or question on twitter @myhistoryrocks

The very first episode of the History Rocks podcasts aimed at determined A level History students. This episode explores how to unpack a question and plan for it.