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Question (8 marks): Suggest one reason why Interpretations 1 and 2 give different views about the 2014 GCSE History reforms.
Mark scheme (AO4 + AO1):
- Level 3 (6–8): Developed explanation of a reason rooted in the historians' purpose, evidence base, methodological perspective, or time of writing; uses precise contextual knowledge.
- Level 2 (3–5): Reason offered with some development.
- Level 1 (1–2): Asserted reason without development.
- Indicative content: Different evidence bases (Interpretation 1 may use Ofqual data, Interpretation 2 teacher-union surveys); different purposes (Interpretation 1 written to defend reform, Interpretation 2 to critique policy); methodological differences (quantitative vs qualitative); time of writing (early reforms vs post-implementation reflection).
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