History

Assessment

Breadth Study with Interpretations 1F: In search of the American Dream: the USA, c1917–96 Assessment • The examination lasts 2 hours 15 minutes and is marked out of 60. • Students answer three questions: one from Section A, one from Section B and one from Section C. • 30% of Final Grade • Depth Study 2F.1 South Africa, 1948-94: from apartheid state to 'rainbow nation' Assessment • The examination lasts 1 hour 30 minutes and is marked out of 40. • Students answer two questions: one from Section A and one from Section B. • 20% of Final Grade • Themes in Breadth with Aspects in Depth 3 Opt 35.1 Britain: losing and gaining an empire, 1763–1914 Assessment • The examination lasts 2 hours 15 minutes and is marked out of 60. • Students answer three questions: one from Section A, one from Section B and one from Section C. • 30% of Final Grade Coursework 4. The Russian Revolution Assessments • Students carry out an independently-researched enquiry requiring them to analyse and evaluate historical interpretations. It is recommended that students write between 3,000 and 4,000 words for their assignment. It is marked out of 40. • 20% of Final Grade