History

Assessment

Paper 1: British period study and enquiry •25% of A Level •Written examination, lasting 1 hour 30 minutes. •This paper focuses on source analysis and essay writing skills. Paper 2: Non-British period study •15% of A Level •Written examination, lasting 1 hour •This paper has an emphasis on the use of knowledge, understanding and judgement Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth •40% of A Level •Written examination, lasting 2 hours 30 minutes. •This paper focuses on change and continuity over a substantial period of time using historical interpretations and essay writing. Unit 4: Historical Enquiry (coursework) •20% of A2 Level •Coursework - (one extended essay of approximately 4,000 words)