1. Why take GCSE History? What ex-students have said!
Hi Miss, just wanted to say a huge thank you for helping me through this year, especially when I was super stressed. But it all paid off A* can you believe it?!
Jess Moore
Hello I just wanted to say thanks for all the work you have put in this year! You have honestly been the best teacher i have ever had, i don't think there is another teacher who puts in so much effort. Try and relax over the summer and enjoy yourself! Thanks again :) Claudie
Thanks for not giving up on me and not letting me give up on myself, I know I have been a pain at times. I love the quizzes and the interactive lessons!
Ewan Cadwallader

2. Welcome to GCE History
By the end of this course you will:
Gain a unique insight into specific periods of History and by so doing develop a strong understanding of the modern world.
Develop analytical and evaluative skills, particularly in relation to historical sources and differing interpretations of History.
Apply an enquiring, critical and thoughtful approach to the study of History and develop excellent written and verbal communication skills.
All these skills will equip you to live in the modern world and to build a successful career.

3. History A Level: Course content The themes you will study...
Breadth Study:
(Years 12&13)
The Tudor This is an exciting and dramatic period in the History of England. Full of larger than life characters, rebellions and beheadings.
Depth Study:
The Cold War
A time of division when the world was brought to the brink of World War III and yet somehow survived. Dig into the details of Vietnam, the Berlin wall and the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Historical Investigation:
An exciting opportunity to carry out your own enquiry into a debate from History that inspires you.

4. A 3,500 word essay on a topic of your choosing.
Economics A Level:
Assessment
Exam board:
Assessment:
Percentage:
Detail:
Examination
80%
2 exams sat at the end of Year 13.
Paper 1: 1hr 30 mins (50%)
Paper 2: 1 hr 30 mins (50%)
Coursework
20%
A 3,500 word essay on a topic of your choosing.
Please see above logos for all other exam boards to personalise for your course

5. History A Level Requirements What skills are needed?
Course requirements
General College entry requirements
What skills are needed?
The ability to evaluate historical sources.
Understanding and explaining different views of the past.
Arguing your case both verbally and in writing.
Essay writing skills
Analytical and debating skills.
The ability to select key points from reading.
Expectations and workload
3 internal formal assessments completed per academic year
1to 2 homework assignments completed per week (essays or reading and note taking, presentations and research projects)
High level of independent reading to support classroom learning
An intrinsic interest in History.

6. Commitment GCE History What skills are needed?
The ability to evaluate historical sources.
Understanding and explaining different views of the past.
Arguing your case both verbally and in writing.
Essay writing skills
Analytical and debating skills.
The ability to select key points from reading.
Expectations and workload
3 internal formal assessments completed per academic year
1to 2 homework assignments completed per week (essays or reading and note taking, presentations and research projects)
High level of independent reading to support classroom learning
An intrinsic interest in History.

7. History A Level Further information Course enrichment:
A trip to Berlin to see the wall and the Brandenburg gate!
Possible visit to Hampton Court Palace in London.
2015/6 Course Performance
97% A*-C at A-level.
30% A-A*
20% above target.
100% A*-D
2015/6 Example student destination(s):
Department contact details
Miss H Law

8. “If you stop learning, you stop CREATING History, and become History!”
Why GCE History?
“If you stop learning, you stop CREATING History, and become History!”
“To know nothing of what happened before you were born is to remain a child forever” Cicero.
Please choose ONE key reason why you think students would enjoy, or be successful, on this course…

9. QUESTION Time!
What do our students think?

10. What types of activities do we do in class?
Interactive quizzes
Lectures
Group Work/Presentations
I-pad/ Computer research
Debates
Reading/ note taking
Drama/ puppet shows

12. The Tudors: England,

13. How is the course assessed?
Course Title:
Types of Q on Exam
Duration of Exam:
% of As:
Total marks:
The Tudors: England,
Two Questions:
Compulsory Source analysis question. (25 marks)
2 choices for a knowledge essay (25 marks)
1 and half hours.
50% 50
The cold war, C,
Compulsory Source analysis question (25 marks)
1 and half hours