History

History

Exam Board: WJEC

Qualification: GCSE

% Exam: 80%

% Coursework: 20%

Why Should I Study this Course?

• Interesting and enjoyable

• Learn the skills you will need for a successful career:

a) Develops and improves writing and communication

b) Improves decision making abilities

c) Develops your knowledge of current affairs

d) Develops your ability to give a clear argument based on available evidence

• Helps you to become involved in the society of the future

What Will I be doing in Lessons?

1. Depth Study – Wales and Wider World. Depression, War and Recovery – 25%

2. Depth Study – World Focus. USA, A Nation of Contrasts 1910 – 1929 – 25%

3. Thematic Study – Health and Medicine, 1340 – Today

4. Working as an Historian, non-examined assessment – 20%

What Skills do I Need?

• Good writing and communication.

• Ability to make judgements

• Commitment to independent study.

• Source evaluation skills

What Type of Assessment is it?

Pupils final GCSE grade will be based on 3 exams, making up 80% of the marks and a non-examined assessment making up 20% of the marks.

What Post-16 College and Career Opportunities Could this Lead to?

Helps to understand the skills useful for many careers including lawyer, teacher, journalist, police work and politician.

How Can I Find Out More?

If you require any further information on the course please see Mrs Lewis or Mrs Jones (Head of Geography).