History

Assessment

Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations: 2 hours 15 minute written exam (30% of A-level) Three 20 mark questions with two assessing understanding of the period in breadth, and one which assesses the ability to analyse and evaluate historical interpretations. Paper 2: Depth Study: 1 hour and 30 minutes written exam (20% of A-level). Two 20-mark questions, one assessing source analysis and evaluation skills, and one which assesses the period in depth. At AS level this is an 8-mark, 12-mark and 20-mark paper. Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth: 2 hours and 15 minutes written exam (30% of A Level) Three 20 mark questions with one focusing on contemporary source analysis and evaluation, and two which are essay-based questions with one looking at case studies in depth and a breadth question. Coursework: You will complete one question which will assess your ability to carry out a historical enquiry, analyse and evaluate historical interpretations and organise and communicate ideas. Students currently focus on the impact of the Blitz during the Second World War.