Units

We've summarised the course details and the assessment objectives for GCSE History B: Modern World.

Unit title and description	Assessment incl. duration	Weighting
Unit A981: Aspects of International Relations 1919-2005 The content consists of a three part International Relations Core, 1919-2005. Learners study any one part: Part 1. The Inter-War Years 1919-1939 Part 2. The Cold War 1945-1975 Part 3. 1948-2005: A New World?	Written examination 1 hour 45 minutes	50% short course
Unit A982: British Historical enquiry Candidates must complete one task based on a set question chosen from one of two options.	Controlled assessment	50% short course

Full course

We also offer a full course in GCSE History B: Modern World, offering:

• Greater control of assessment activities
• Interesting course content which is relevant to daily life
• Stimulating content across all subjects
• A focus on developing students' personal, learning and thinking skills

Assessment objectives

The assessment objectives are designed to reflect the non-statutory guidelines for History B: Modern World.

Candidates are expected to demonstrate the following in the context of the content described:

AO1

Recall, select and communicate their knowledge and understanding of history.

AO2

Demonstrate their understanding of the past through explanation and analysis of:

• Key concepts: causation, consequence, continuity, change and significance within a historical context
• Key features and characteristics of the periods studied and the relationships between them.

AO3

Understand, analyse and evaluate:

• A range of source material as part of a historical enquiry
• How aspects of the past have been interpreted and represented in different ways as part of a historical enquiry.