Years 10 and 11
At GCSE, there will be lots of reading, writing, role–play, debates, discussions and opportunities to do independent research using a range of ICT and other visual material. You will also develop a range of skills which will enable you to understand sources and write essays.
Specification Content
Paper 1: Thematic study and Historic Environment: You will study Medicine in Britain, c1250–present. You will also study the British sector of the Western Front, 1914–18: injuries, treatment and the trenches. This is worth 30% of the final qualification and is assessed by a 1 hour 15 minute examination.
Paper 2: Period Study and British Depth Study: You will study a British Depth Study option on Anglo-Saxon and Norman England, c1060–88, AND a Period Study option on The American West c1835–c1895. This is worth 40% of the final qualification and is assessed as a 1 hour 45 minute examination.
Paper 3: Modern Depth Study: You will study Weimar and Nazi Germany 1918–39. This is worth 30% of the final qualification and is assessed by a 1 hour 20 minute examination.
Awarding Body
Edexcel https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/edexcel-gcses/history-2016.html
Assessment
100% end of course written assessment. Everyone takes the same papers and has the opportunity to get any grade 9-1.
Recommended revision guides / course resources
- Revise Edexcel GCSE (9-1) History The American West Revision Guide and Workbook
- Edexcel GCSE (9-1) History The American West, c1835–c1895 Student Book
- Revise Edexcel GCSE (9-1) History Medicine in Britain Revision Guide and Workbook
- Hodder GCSE History for Edexcel: Medicine through time – c1250-present
- Revise Edexcel GCSE (9-1) History Weimar and Nazi Germany Revision Guide and Workbook
- Edexcel GCSE (9-1) History Weimar and Nazi Germany, 1918–1939 Student Book
- Revise Edexcel GCSE (9-1) History Anglo-Saxon and Norman England Revision Guide and Workbook
- Edexcel GCSE (9-1) History Anglo-Saxon and Norman England, c1060–1088 Student Book
Walton History YouTube Channel – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1a_IRiwXwKVmRRq8vQVyLQ