IB skill practice

Write conclusions that synthesize examples

History SL practice with original source-first material, provenance, context, perspective, corroboration, chronology, historical concepts, Paper 2 argument, and IA source evaluation.

Paper 2 8 marks Difficulty 5

Write conclusions that synthesize examples: Chinese economic reforms after 1978

History SL 2028 assessment source-first practice. This argument map source about Chinese economic reforms after 1978 from 1978 to 1992 in East Asia is being used for this task focus: synthesis conclusion. A student is planning a Paper 2 answer using the concepts of causation, consequence, continuity, change, perspective, or significance. What should the next sentence or plan move do before turning the case into an argument? Select the inquiry focus, source evidence, context/perspective move, and historical judgement. Then answer in your own words: what should the student write next to strengthen this History SL response for the exact source or task? AI will analyse your source use, provenance, historical context, perspective, concepts, argument judgement, and expression.

Worked practice: build the argument

Build the historical argument: inquiry focus, source evidence, context and perspective, then a supported judgement.