History

Assessment

End of Year 12 Exams: Paper 1 (Unit 1H): Same length and structure as the A-level exam. Paper 2 (Unit 2H.2): Same length and structure as the A-level exam. Three written examination papers: Paper 1 (Unit 1H) = 2 hours 15 minutes (60 marks = 30% of the total A-level qualification). Sections A & B are AO1 essays with a choice of 1 from 2 questions (both worth 20 marks). Section C is a compulsory AO3 Historical Interpretations question on Thatcher worth 20 marks. Paper 2 (Unit 2H.2): 1 hour 30 minutes (40 marks = 20% of the total A-level qualification). Section A is a compulsory AO2 source based question worth 20 marks and Section B is an AO1 essay question worth 20 marks with a choice of 1 from 2 questions. Paper 3 (Option 35.2): 2 hours 15 minutes (60 marks = 30% of the total A-level qualification). Section A is a compulsory AO2 source based question worth 20 marks and Section B & C both require students to answer one AO1 extended essay question from a choice of two (20 marks each) Coursework: (20% of the total A-level qualification - to be internally marked and externally moderated)