Working with Sources resources
History, grade 9. Notes, worksheets, videos, interactive tools and revision materials for this chapter.
Notes
Study notes
The chapter's lessons are the notes — read them in order, then use the resources below.
01What Counts as EvidencePrimary and secondary sources, and why historians need both.Read lesson →02Provenance and PurposeWho made a source, when, and why it matters.Read lesson →03Spotting BiasHow to detect one-sided sources without dismissing them.Read lesson →04Sources in Exam AnswersHow to quote, compare and evaluate sources in GCSE answers.Read lesson →
Worksheets
Practice worksheet
Attempt every question before revealing the answer — that struggle is where learning happens.
Practice questions live inside each lesson — work through them there, then return for revision.
Videos
Watch and learn
Hand-picked searches to find a clear video explanation of each lesson.
Revision
Revision checklist
Can you explain each of these out loud, without looking? If not, re-read that lesson.
- What Counts as Evidence: Primary and secondary sources, and why historians need both.
- Provenance and Purpose: Who made a source, when, and why it matters.
- Spotting Bias: How to detect one-sided sources without dismissing them.
- Sources in Exam Answers: How to quote, compare and evaluate sources in GCSE answers.
- Read each lesson's summary and re-do its practice questions from memory.