HISTORY-1HI0 · Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9–1)
HISTORY-1HI0/11
Thematic study and historic environment
History · 2022 · Variant 1
Relative difficulty
Analysis source: Pearson Edexcel
Analysis aligned to the official syllabus and assessment design.
3.4 / 5
132
210 min
Power Consolidation, Agricultural Changes, and Interpretations of Stalin's Rise
Cohort performance
Session statistics from official examination reports
Total marks
132
Duration
210 min
Session difficulty
3.4 / 5
Key examiner messages
Top priorities from the principal examiner before you revise
High-scoring scripts were distinguished by their purposeful paragraph structure.
In the 12-mark explanation questions (such as Paper 3 Stalin\'s changes to agriculture or Paper 2 the uprising against Tostig), top candidates used analytical lead-ins and consistently linked their supporting evidence back to the central focus of the prompt.
Conversely, marks were frequently lost in the source evaluation questions.
In Paper 1, Question 2(a) (utility of workhouse sources), weaker answers simply described the content of Source A and B or relied on lazy, formulaic evaluation of provenance (e.g., stating that a source is biased simply because of its author).
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.
ChronologicaAO2:
Weight: 5100%Explanation AO3:
Weight: 480%Source
Weight: 360%EvaluAO4:
Weight: 240%Critical Evaluation
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
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.
Apply knowledge to an unfamiliar context; concise, practical points score best.
Match the expected response style for “Give” questions.
Time traps
Sections where candidates spent disproportionate time relative to marks
Min per mark: 1.6
Min per mark: 1.6
Min per mark: 1.6
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
32 marks this session
Anglo-Saxon and Norman England, c1060–88
32 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 and historic environment (Option 10):
Paper 2: British depth study (Option B1):
Paper 3: Modern depth study (Option 30):
Marks you can still earn
Where valid approaches outside the mark scheme may still gain credit
- Confusing Anglo-Saxon 'Wergild' (compensation paid to a victim\'s family) as purely retribution, rather than recognizing its structural role as a deterrent or wealth-generating alternative to blood feuds.
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
32 marks this session
Practise in RevuiAnglo-Saxon and Norman England, c1060–88
32 marks this session
Practise in RevuiSelf-diagnostic checklist
Key actions before you sit this paper — copy and tick off as you revise
- 1Message
High-scoring scripts were distinguished by their purposeful paragraph structure.
- 2Message
In the 12-mark explanation questions (such as Paper 3 Stalin\'s changes to agriculture or Paper 2 the uprising against Tostig), top candidates used analytical lead-ins and consistently linked their supporting evidence back to the central focus of the prompt.
- 3Message
Conversely, marks were frequently lost in the source evaluation questions.
- 4Message
In Paper 1, Question 2(a) (utility of workhouse sources), weaker answers simply described the content of Source A and B or relied on lazy, formulaic evaluation of provenance (e.g., stating that a source is biased simply because of its author).
Teacher briefing pack
One-page session summary for tutors and classroom review
2022 2022
History
High-scoring scripts were distinguished by their purposeful paragraph structure. In the 12-mark explanation questions (such as Paper 3 Stalin\'s changes to agriculture or Paper 2 the uprising against Tostig), top candidates used analytical lead-ins and consistently linked their s
High-scoring scripts were distinguished by their purposeful paragraph structure.
In the 12-mark explanation questions (such as Paper 3 Stalin\'s changes to agriculture or Paper 2 the uprising against Tostig), top candidates used analytical lead-ins and consistently linked their supporting evidence back to the central focus of the prompt.
Conversely, marks were frequently lost in the source evaluation questions.
- Total marks
- 132
- Duration
- 210 min
- Session difficulty
- 3.4 / 5
Session analysis
High-scoring scripts were distinguished by their purposeful paragraph structure. In the 12-mark explanation questions (such as Paper 3 Stalin\'s changes to agriculture or Paper 2 the uprising against Tostig), top candidates used analytical lead-ins and consistently linked their supporting evidence back to the central focus of the prompt. Conversely, marks were frequently lost in the source evaluation questions. In Paper 1, Question 2(a) (utility of workhouse sources), weaker answers simply described the content of Source A and B or relied on lazy, formulaic evaluation of provenance (e.g., stating that a source is biased simply because of its author). Successful students directly evaluated how the nature, origin, and purpose of the source enhanced or limited its utility for the specified enquiry.
Updated Jun 14, 2026
Paper breakdown
Paper 1: Thematic study and historic environment (Option 10):
Paper 2: British depth study (Option 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.
Analytical / Evaluative Essay
(Long)
52·3·43%
Explanatory Essay
(Short/Medium)
36·5·30%
Source Utility & Follow-up
20·3·17%
Short Description / Feature Identification
12·3·10%
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:
0.64 m/minPaper 1 Section B:
0.64 m/minPaper 3 Section A:
0.64 m/minTotal marks
64
Total time
100 min
Avg pace
0.64
Cumulative marks ladder
The line is your running mark total question by question; dashed lines are the estimated grade cut-offs. See which question the line crosses your target grade at, so you know how far you must answer cleanly and which questions decide a band.
Next-year prediction
Topics worth watching next year, with the reason shown directly below each bar.
Weimar and Nazi Germany (1918–39) Economic Recovery vs. Rise of Dictatorship
90%90%
Early Elizabethan England (1558–88) Religious Settlement
88%88%
Early Modern Crime Prevention and Law Enforcement (e.g., Bow Street Runners)
85%85%
Exam tips
Paper format
- Duration
- 1h 15min
- Total marks
- 52
- Weighting
- 30%
- Question types
- Describe features, Source utility, Source follow-up, Explain difference, Explain causation, Thematic essay with SPaG
Analysis is paraphrased for study purposes. Always verify against the official examiner report and mark scheme.