“The History department at KRS aims for students to develop curiosity, imagination and love of the ‘otherness’ of the past. We strive to impose order and meaning, make connections and understand how ordinary people’s lives have shaped the world.”
Topics covered in the curriculum include historically important events such as the Norman invasion, The Crusades, The Black Death, Changing role of the Monarchy, the Industrial Revolution and the World Wars. Students will be expected to demonstrate their knowledge of topics through discussions and homework. Year 10 and 11 students will learn about Warfare over Time and the Cold War. Learn about the History curriculum in detail below:
GCSE
Paper 1 EdexcelWritten examination: 1 hour and 15 minutes 30%* of the qualification |
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| Homework: Independent reading |
Paper 2 EdexcelWritten examination: 1 hour and 45 minutes 40%* of the qualification 64 marks (32 for the period study and 32 for the British depth study) |
| Anglo-Saxon and Norman England, c1060–88
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| Superpower relations and the Cold War, 1941–91
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| Homework: All homework will consist of past exam questions |
| How to help: Discussion of the topics above and sharing of any experiences that relate to this would be hugely beneficial. |
| Paper 3 Edexcel
Written examination: 1 hour and 20 minutes 30%* of the qualification 52 marks |
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A Level
| Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations
30% A level 2 hours and 15 minutes |
| Students learn about the following areas
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| Homework: Independent reading |
| Paper 2: Depth study
20% A Level 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Students learn about the following areas:
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| Homework: Independent reading |
| Paper 3. Themes in depth with aspects in breadth
30% of A level 2 hours and 15 minutes |
| Students learn about the following areas: Ireland and the Union 1774-1923 |
| Homework: Independent reading |
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