1. History

2. 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

3. Curriculum content Roman Britannia Medieval England
Early Modern England
Industrial Britain

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

5. 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