History

Assessment

Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations (30% of A Level) Britain Transformed 1918-1997 Written examination, lasting 2 hours 15 minutes. Students answer 2 essays and one question which assesses the ability to analyse and evaluate historical interpretations. Paper 2: Depth study (20% of A Level) The USA 1919-1955: Boom, Bust and Recovery Written examination, lasting 1 hour 30 minutes Students answer one question which assesses source analysis and evaluation skills and one essay. Coursework (20% of A Level) 3,000-4,000 word essay on a topic from either Paper 2 or Paper 3. TBC. Paper 3: Breadth study with interpretations (30% of A Level) Ireland and the Union c1774-1923 Written examination, lasting 2 hours 15 minutes Students answer one question which assesses source analysis and evaluation skills and 2 essay questions.