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A Level HISTORY What you need to know
A Level History. What you nee Our table below details the key changes for the new A Level History cur will support the teaching and learning of this new qualification.
Exam structure
Key curriculum changes • F ully linear course - exams will only take place at the end of two years of study.
Content changes
• M ust cover a chronological range of at least 200 years (up from 100 years). • S pecifications must provide sufficient depth and breadth to allow students to develop the knowledge, skills and understanding specified:
- i n the breadth unit, students must make links and comparisons across a period or theme
- i n the depth unit, students must demonstrate a deeper understanding of historical concepts across a shorter period, using analysis and evaluation.
• 20% of course must be British history (down from 25%). • C ourse must cover more than one country/state beyond the British Isles.
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Implications for history teachers • T racking students’ progression may be more difficult. • T eaching style may need to be altered. Instead of teaching in distinct sections for modules, there will a cumulative build up to the final exams.
• T eachers will have one year to prepare for teaching the new curriculum. • T here will be a changeover year where Y12 will be studying the new curriculum and Y13 studying the old curriculum, this may cause challenges for teachers when adapting to the new curriculum.
Our solutions • ‘ Test yourself’ quizzes and exam-style questions in the Student Book and accompanying digital resources will help students and teachers assess progress, and provide an online record. • A series of textbooks and accompanying digital resources: - covers 1 breadth and 1 depth topic in the same book, providing students with additional context for the unit being studied
- differentiation to engage and motivate those who need support and stretch the most able through further reading, digital assets and contextual information.
We listen. We think. We act. At Cambridge University Press, we are driven by a simple goal: to create the resources teachers and students need to ignite a curiosity and love for learning. As England enters a new educational chapter, we are publishing a comprehensive suite of blended digital and print resources matched specifically to the new Key Stage 5 curriculum in history. Through our author team of experienced teachers, partners and advisors our aim is to support and encourage students’ learning as they explore the past and use this to better understand the present.
Through our materials we will bring a rich 3-dimensional version of history to life. Our resources look at historical events from a range of contemporary perspectives, using source materials and exploring alternative interpretations. We aim to encourage students to question and examine every ‘truth’ put in front of them. Print Student Books will be supported by digital licenses, free teacher materials and targeted coursework support. Using the best authors and inspirational contributors, internal university expertise and external industry links, our aim is to raise education to a new standard.
For more information, or to speak to your local sales representative, please contact us by: E: ukschools@cambridge.org T: 01223 325 588 www.cambridge.org/ukschools