GCSE (for first teaching in 2009) History A: Schools History Project - J415

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Update to specification

The specification for this qualification has been updated. Vertical black lines indicate a significant change to Version 2 - November 2008. The change can be found on pages 8, 27, 29 and 37.

New GCSE History B Short Course

From last examination June 2010, GCSE History A Short Course will no longer be available - please see the new GCSE History B Short Course for further details. For more information, please read the full notice (PDF, 48 Kb).

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Overview

If you are already teaching History A you can compare current and revised specifications on the What are the changes? page.

Our new History A specification builds upon the successful and popular Schools History Project approach which looks at history in a number of different ways. As well as thinking about history differently, learners also have the opportunity to investigate a local historical site, which encourages them to put real history into context.

Further benefits to you and your learners

  • A varied approach to teaching and learning History, including in-depth study of a specific period.
  • An opportunity to study a historical site in your local area - to help learners become actively involved in history on their doorstep.
  • Easier progress into A Level History - our A Level History B specification follows similar patterns to the GCSE History A course, and builds on the analytical way of thinking learners develop at GCSE level.
  • A qualification supported by resources from publishing partners, Heinemann, giving teachers a wide range of interesting ways to teach History GCSE.
  • Source materials for exam questions are in full colour, making it easier for learners to understand and answer them.

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