History

Assessment

Unit 1 examination 2 hours 30 minutes. Section A: one compulsory question testing students’ ability to analyse and evaluate the views of historians. (30 marks) Section B: three essay questions of which students are required to answer two. These will test historical understanding over a broad chronology. (2 x 25 marks) 40% of the A Level. Unit 2 examination 2 hours 30 minutes. Section A: one compulsory question linked to primary sources or sources contemporary to the period. (30 marks) Section B: three essay questions of which students are required to answer two. These will test historical understanding of an event or issue in depth. (2 x25 marks) 40% of the A Level. Unit 3 coursework module Students will submit an essay of 3000-3500 words. It will be marked by teachers and moderated by AQA. 20% of the A Level.