History

Assessment

Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations 30% Students answer three questions: one from Section A, B, and C. Section A and B includes breadth essay questions to assess understanding, of which students have two essay choices for each section. Section C is one compulsory question, designed to assess analytic and evaluative interpretations. This examination lasts 2 hours 15 minutes and is marked out of 60. Paper 2: Depth Study 20% Students answer two questions: one from Section A and one from Section B. Section A consists of a compulsory two-part question designed to assess the ability of the student to analyse and evaluate primary and/or contemporary source material. Section B has a choice of three essay questions that assess understanding. This examination lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes and is marked out of 40. Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth 30% Students answer three questions: one from Section A, one from Section B and one from Section C. Section A has one compulsory question that assesses the students’ ability to analyse and evaluate primary/contemporary source material. Section B and C comprises a choice between two essay questions that assess understanding. This examination lasts 2 hours 15 minutes and is marked out of 60. Coursework 20% Students are required to research independently an enquiry into an historical area. They are assessed on their ability to analyse and evaluate historical interpretations, and successfully communicate the findings. Students are advised to write between 3,500 and 4,000 words. This assignment is marked out of 40.