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OCR A-Level History tutors
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£35/hrJoshua R
Tailored History tutoring that transforms confusion into confidence and better grades
£73/hrMichelle N
Expert History Tutor & Curriculum Specialist
Next available: Today 5:30pm
£35/hrCheryl K
Enthusiastic, engaging and experienced specialist History tutor
£15/hrMatthew M
Third-Year Chemical Engineering Student | Clear GCSE & A-Level History Tutor
Next available: Tomorrow 9:00am
£65/hrRichard M
Highly Experienced and Qualified Tutor History English and History
£22/hrEmily S
Enthusiastic and experienced History tutor looking to help students succeed
£72/hrDesmond F
Engaging, Experienced PhD candidate in History
About OCR A-Level History
OCR History A H505 assessment
| Area | Time or format | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| British period and enquiry | 1 hour 30 minutes | 25% |
| Non-British period study | 1 hour | 15% |
| Thematic study and interpretations | 2 hours 30 minutes | 40% |
| Topic-based essay | Non-exam assessment | 20% |
Build a thematic argument
Map
Organise the period
Place a few turning points on a timeline. Group evidence by the theme in the question rather than revising every event in isolation.
Compare
Test change and continuity
Look across different parts of the period. Ask whether change was lasting, uneven or limited for particular groups.
Judge
Explain what matters most
Choose a clear basis for your judgement. Use a counter-example to test it and refine the conclusion.
Know which task you are practising
A source enquiry, a thematic essay and an interpretation question need different kinds of thinking. A tutor can use a short piece of your work to identify where the answer becomes descriptive, where context is missing or where evidence needs to be more precise.
Frequently asked questions
Will my tutor know my chosen OCR units?
Check before booking. H505 has a wide range of options, so send the exact titles or unit codes and ask which the tutor has taught.
Can tuition help me prepare for the topic-based essay?
General work on researching, evaluating evidence and constructing arguments may help. Your centre sets the rules for outside support, and all assessed work must remain your own.
How can I get started?
Bring one marked response and your unit list to a free 15-minute introduction. Discuss a focused goal, such as comparing interpretations or planning under time pressure.
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