History

Aims of the syllabus The syllabus aims to develop: interest in the past and an appreciation of human endeavour knowledge and understanding of historical periods or themes understanding of historical concepts such as cause and effect, similarity and difference, and change and continuity appreciation of the nature and diversity of historical sources available ability to think independently linguistic and communicative skills foundation for further study of history

Curriculum content Roman Britannia Medieval England Early Modern England Industrial Britain

Assessment at a glance Continuous Assessment - 75% Final Exam – 25 %

Assessment objectives AO1: an ability to recall, select, organise and deploy knowledge of the syllabus content AO2: an understanding of: change and continuity, cause and consequence, similarity and difference the motives, emotions, intentions and beliefs of people in the past AO3: an ability to understand, interpret, evaluate and use a range of sources as evidence, in their historical context