[born2b_wild]

Hey
I have a question, since the exam is made up of 4 papers, however only 3 for me, since I won't be taking the coursework. I am wondering if I choose to take the 20th century core in paper 1. But I don't want to study about the 'The decline and collapse of Soviet control over Eastern Europe', in paper 2; is it possible that I can study then in paper 2 the 19th century core, which would be: 'The causes of the First World War'. Is this possible, or must I only choose the core content and stick with it?
Thank you kindly for your time.

[MrJohnDClare]

I'm afraid I don't know.
I will ask on the History teachers' forum and see if anyone there can help you.
Look back in two or three days to see if anyone has answered.
If not, 'bump' the thread and I'll see what I can do.

[Isramagdi]

I have a better idea!! do all chapters on the 20th century except the collapse of communism.. in the exam you will have 4 choices.. if you get question on this chapter just dont pick it aand choose another one!!!!

[MrJohnDClare]

Isramagdi, on Feb 21 2009, 04:14 PM, said:

I have a better idea!! do all chapters on the 20th century except the collapse of communism.. in the exam you will have 4 choices.. if you get question on this chapter just dont pick it aand choose another one!!!!

Sometimes it is possible to 'play the percentages' in this way, but I would never recommend abandoning one topic altogether ... just in case!

[MrJohnDClare]

Drawn a blank on the Teachers' Forum - sorry
Is this still a problem?

[MrJohnDClare]

I've had a look at the syllabus, and I suspect there is no problm with you doing what you want to do.

However, before you go ahead, Iwould phone the CIE board at
+44 1223 553554
(i.e. 01223 553554 if you live in the UK)
and ask to speak to a History adviser.

Tell him what you wat to do and confirm that it is OK.