Time Allocation: Students study History for two 1 hour periods per week in Year 7 and one 1 hour period per week in Year 8.
Grouping: History lessons take place in form groups.
Course Content: During KS3 there is a mixture of chronological and thematic study. Year 7 follows a chronological path while also exploring a variety of significant topics under the theme of Revolution. Year 8 study slavery, WW1 and WW2.
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Assessment:
Formal Assessment:
A formal assessment will take place for each topic studied - one usually set every half term. This will typically test the ability to write extended essay style answers or shorter source analysis responses. A level will be awarded for each assessment.
Homework:
Homework will be set once a week across KS3 according to the published timetable.