YEAR 10 HISTORY - 2011 HALF-YEARLY EXAM SCHOOL CERTIFICATE NOTIFICATION Date to be ADVISED WEIGHTING: 25% EXAM DURATION : 50 MINUTES TOPICS TO BE EXAMINED Australia in the Vietnam War Era * Australia’s response to Communism in Vietnam * the impact of the war on Vietnam veterans and families EXAM FORMAT This exam follows the same format as the School Certificate Exam PART A : Multiple Choice Questions (Knowledge and Source based) PART B : 3-4 short answer questions and one extended response
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OUTCOMES TO BE ASSESSED 5.1 – explains social, political & cultural developments and events and evaluates their impact on Australian life 5.2 – assesses the impact of international events & relationships on Australian History 5.3 – explains the changing rights & freedoms of Aboriginal groups and other groups in Aust. 5.5 – identifies, comprehends and evaluates historical sources 5.9 – uses historical terms and concepts in their appropriate context 5.9 – selects and uses appropriate written forms to communicate effectively about the past Past papers can be found at: www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au