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AQA GCSE History 2026 Predicted Practice Paper — Paper 1
GCSE History · AQA-style · 120 minutes · 84 marks
Modelled component: 8145/1 · Tier: Standard · Non-calculator
8145/1 model: 84 marks, 120 minutes. This StudyVector route models the Germany 1890-1945 plus First World War option pairing; other AQA History options need their own exact route.
Prediction type: predicted_paper · Evidence mode: historical · Full-length original StudyVector predicted-practice paper modelled on public exam-board structure. It is not official, leaked or guaranteed.
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0–100 model (higher = more demanding)
- Germany 1890-1945
- First World War conflict and tension
- interpretations
- source utility
- SPaG
I completed a StudyVector GCSE History derived predicted-practice paper (2026) and scored 0/84. This is practice-only and not an official paper:
Section A
Period study - interpretations, knowledge and explanation. Answer the compulsory questions for one Section A period study and one Section B wider world depth study.
Question SECTION-A1 (4 marks)
GCSE History Historical interpretations question. Use the interpretation, source or essay wording in this original practice item. Analyse the historical issue using precise own knowledge, evaluate provenance or interpretation where required, and reach a supported judgement.
Question SECTION-A2 (4 marks)
GCSE History Germany, 1890-1945: Democracy and dictatorship question. Use the interpretation, source or essay wording in this original practice item. Analyse the historical issue using precise own knowledge, evaluate provenance or interpretation where required, and reach a supported judgement.
Question SECTION-A3 (8 marks)
GCSE History Conflict and tension: the First World War, 1894-1918 question. Use the interpretation, source or essay wording in this original practice item. Analyse the historical issue using precise own knowledge, evaluate provenance or interpretation where required, and reach a supported judgement.
Question SECTION-A4 (4 marks)
GCSE History Source utility and provenance question. Use the interpretation, source or essay wording in this original practice item. Analyse the historical issue using precise own knowledge, evaluate provenance or interpretation where required, and reach a supported judgement.
Question SECTION-A5 (8 marks)
GCSE History SPaG and specialist terminology question. Use the interpretation, source or essay wording in this original practice item. Analyse the historical issue using precise own knowledge, evaluate provenance or interpretation where required, and reach a supported judgement.
Question SECTION-A6 (12 marks)
GCSE History Historical interpretations question. Use the interpretation, source or essay wording in this original practice item. Analyse the historical issue using precise own knowledge, evaluate provenance or interpretation where required, and reach a supported judgement.
Section B
Wider world depth study - source work, account and judgement. Answer the compulsory questions for one Section A period study and one Section B wider world depth study.
Question SECTION-B1 (4 marks)
GCSE History Germany, 1890-1945: Democracy and dictatorship question. Use the interpretation, source or essay wording in this original practice item. Analyse the historical issue using precise own knowledge, evaluate provenance or interpretation where required, and reach a supported judgement.
Question SECTION-B2 (8 marks)
GCSE History Conflict and tension: the First World War, 1894-1918 question. Use the interpretation, source or essay wording in this original practice item. Analyse the historical issue using precise own knowledge, evaluate provenance or interpretation where required, and reach a supported judgement.
Question SECTION-B3 (12 marks)
GCSE History Source utility and provenance question. Use the interpretation, source or essay wording in this original practice item. Analyse the historical issue using precise own knowledge, evaluate provenance or interpretation where required, and reach a supported judgement.
Question SECTION-B4 (16 marks)
GCSE History SPaG and specialist terminology question. Use the interpretation, source or essay wording in this original practice item. Analyse the historical issue using precise own knowledge, evaluate provenance or interpretation where required, and reach a supported judgement.
SPaG
Spelling, punctuation, grammar and specialist terminology. Answer the compulsory questions for one Section A period study and one Section B wider world depth study.
Question SPAG1 (4 marks)
GCSE History Historical interpretations question. Use the interpretation, source or essay wording in this original practice item. Analyse the historical issue using precise own knowledge, evaluate provenance or interpretation where required, and reach a supported judgement.
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