Breadth, Challenge and Application
in Social Studies
Transforming lives through learning
CHALLENGE
BREADTH
New areas of political, social,
economic or environmental
knowledge and understanding.
Increasing awareness of the
range and use of evidence
The development of new skills
relating to Social Studies.
Increasing independence and reduced
level of support, including peer or teacher
support, and support through timelines,
glossaries etc.
Increasing length and complexity of task
including discussion, analysis, synthesis,
creativity and making conclusions
Increasing length, complexity and accuracy
of response in written and oral responses
to social, political, economic and
environmental issues
Increasing confidence in taking the
initiative (including asking for help),
sustaining arguments and justifying
conclusions.
APPLICATION
The ability to apply social scientific
knowledge and skills across the
Social Studies and other areas of
life.
The ability to use their knowledge of
Social Studies to participate in
today’s society.
Transforming lives through learning