History
Examination Board CCEA
Examination 80%
Coursework 20%
This subject is organised into a number of historical periods
which provide context for teaching and learning, related to two
types of study, (i) a study in depth and (ii) an Outline study.
These will contribute to candidate’s knowledge and
understanding of historical developments in their own society
against a wider background of the twentieth-century world. It
is now split into 3 Units –
Unit 1: Study in Depth: Option 1: Germany 1918-1941
Or Option 2: Russia 1916-1941
Or Option 3: USA 1918-1941
AND Option 4: Peace, War and Neutrality: Britain, Northern Ireland and Ireland
1965-1985
OR Option 5: Changing Relationships: Britain, Northern Ireland and Ireland 19651985
Unit 2: Outline Study - The Cold War 1945-1991
Unit 3: Investigative Study (CAT)
Tiers
Foundation
Higher
Target Grades
C-G
A*-D (E)
Paper 1
Short answers and
Short answers and
structured questions
questions that require
extended writing
Time
2 Hours
2 Hours
Percentage assessment
weighing
Paper 2
Time
Percentage Assessment
Weighing
C.A.T.
Percentage Weighting
50%
Structured questions.
One question will require
the use of source
material.
1 hour 15 minutes
25%
50%
One question which
requires extended
writing. One question will
require the use of source
material.
1 hour 15 minutes
25%
Topic related
25%
Topic Related
25%
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