History

Assessment

Each unit is externally assessed at the end of Year 13. • Paper 1 – The Tudors: England, 1485 -1603 Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes. 80 marks. 40% of A Level • Paper 2 – The American Dream: Reality and Illusion 1945 -1980 Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes. 80 marks. 40% of A Level • Historical Investigation: Independent Coursework 3500–4500 word coursework. Marked by teachers. 40 marks. 20% of A Level