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​History Course Structure

 History
TitleType of AssessmentOverviewFilterPercent of Final GradeWhen
History
Unit 1 - International RelationsExam
An overview study of relations between the USA and the USSR from 1943 to 1991. It is important students can recall correct information, organise events into chronological order and explain the cause and effect of events through this time.
 
As an overview study of a 50 year period, it is good to revise by creating timelines, flash cards, and mind maps.
25%Monday 1st June 9am
Unit 2 Germany 1918 to 1939Exam
A depth study of Germany from 1918 to 1939. It is important students know the order of events, can explain causes and consequences of events, and make judgements about the importance of different parts of life in Germany.
25%Wednesday 10th June 9am
Unit 3 Transformation of Britain 1931 to 1951Exam
Four key topics about Britain in the Great Depression, World War 2 and after the 1945 election.
 
Exam features 5 question types which are all based on evidence.
25%Tuesday 16th June 9am
Unit 4: Controlled Assessment: United States 1950 to 1970Controlled Assessment
A study of change in American during the Civil Rights movement
25%Autumn term of Year 11

 Assessments
AssessmentStructureFilterDescriptionFilterName of Topic
Expand/Collapse Unit : History ‎(1)
Unit 3: Transformation of British Society 1931 to 1951
The exam is 1 hour and 15 minutes long. There are 5 questions to answer in this time for a total of 50 marks.
Students are still studying this topic and are developing their knowledge of how to answer the different exam questions.  Information is included in the revision guide attached here, and the revision book offers useful advice.
Q1 6 marks       Making inferences from ONE source

Q2 8marks   Considering the purpose of ONE source

Q3 10 marks      Explaining causation using a source and own knowledge


Q4  10 marks     Evaluating the utility or reliability of TWO sources

Q5 20 marks    Evaluating a hypothesis using all sources
UNit 3: Transformation of British Society 1931 to 1951
Expand/Collapse Unit : Unit 1 - International Relations ‎(1)
Unit 1 The Making of the Modern World: Peace and War: International Relations
Advice on all exams is being handed out to students and is attached here.

Students must not answer questions in Section 1 to 3 of the exam.  They should answer Sections 4, 5 and 6 only.

Section 4 - How did the the Cold War Develop 1943 to 1956

Section 5 - Three Cold War Crises - 1957 to 1969

Section 6 - Why did the Cold War End? 1979 to 1991

Each section should take around 25 minutes and includes 3 questions. 

Question a) 2 marks - a description of a specific event e.g. Describe ONE cause of the Soviet invasion of Hungary in 1956. This requires one idea with accurate supporting detail for full marks.

Question  b) 6 marks - A brief explanation of an event e.g. Briefly explain the key features of the Warsaw Pact, 1955.  This requires 3 ideas, with some accurate supporting detail for full marks.

Question c) 12 marks - a longer explanation of relations over a period of time e.g. Explain why relations between the USA and the USSR changed in the years 1983 to 1987. 3 paragraphs to explain 3 events with accurate supporting detail, and a conclusion on the most important reason.
Peace and War International Relations
Expand/Collapse Unit : Unit 2 Germany 1918 to 1939 ‎(1)
Unit 2 Germany 1918 to 1939
The exam is 1 hour and 15 minutes long, and features six questions.

Examples of all questions and advice on how to answer them is being handed out to students and is attached here.

1 a is worth 4 marks  (6 minutes) - inferring from a source.

1 b is worth 6 marks (8 minutes) - describing an event.

1 c is worth 8 marks (12 minutes) - explain effects or consequences.

1 d is worth 8 marks (12 minutes) - explain why something happened.

2 a OR 2 b is worth 8 marks (12 minutes) - 3 additional marks for SPaG

3 a OR 3 b is worth 20 marks (25 minutes) - give a judgement on why something happened or the effects of something. 4 additional marks for SPaG.
Germany 1918 to 1939

 How you can help your child
Make sure your child has the revision book available from the History Department or School Shop. There are lots of useful revision resources available on the History Department pages. Talk to your child about what they have learnt.