History

Assessment

• The Breadth Study THE TUDORS: ENGLAND, 1485–1603 This unit will comprise 40% of the A2 mark. Part One: Consolidation of the Tudor Dynasty: England, 1485–1547 (Year 12) Part Two: England, 1547–1603: Turmoil and Triumph (Year 13) • The Depth Study THE BIRTH OF THE USA, 1760–1801 As with the Breadth Study, this unit will comprise 40% of the A2 mark and is studied throughout the two years of the course. Part One: The Origins of the American Revolution, 1760–1776 (Year 12) Part Two: Establishing the Nation, 1776–1801 (Year 13) • The Historical Investigation The coursework unit makes up 20% of the total A2 marks and is teacher-assessed. Pupils will be expected to carry out a piece of research which demonstrates an awareness of historiography, includes a range of evaluated sources and must arise from the study of a period covering 100 years.