History

Assessment

The four assessments take place at the end of Rhetoric II (Year 13) and are as follows: British period study and enquiry – 25% (1.5 hour written) The enquiry is a source-based study which immediately precedes or follows the outline period study. Non-British period study – 15% (1 hour written) Thematic study and historical interpretations – 40% (2.5 hours written) Learners will develop the ability to treat the whole period thematically, and to use their detailed knowledge of the depth study topics to evaluate interpretations of the specified key events, individuals or issues. Non-examined assessment (NEA) – topic based essay – 20%