This free guide explains how to answer Question 1: “How useful is Source A…?” for the AQA GCSE History: Health and the People topic.

It breaks the question down step by step, showing students how to:

• Use own knowledge effectively

• Make clear inferences from the source

• Consider provenance (who wrote it, when, and why)

• Reach a clear and balanced judgement on usefulness

This resource is designed to be used alongside our Source Question Practice Pack and Model Answer, helping students build confidence and accuracy when answering source questions.

Ideal for:

• Independent revision

• Classroom modelling

• Homework and intervention

• Parents supporting revision at home

This guide is free to download and forms part of our growing range of GCSE History resources available on humsmums.com.