Objective 1: Deploy Knowledge

Candidates should be able to:

• recall, select, organise and use historical knowledge in context

Objective 2: Construct Explanation and Communicate Historical Knowledge

Candidates should be able to demonstrate:

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

– key concepts: causation, consequence, continuity, change and significance within a historical

context; and

– key features and characteristics of the periods studied and the relationship between them; and

• their ability to evaluate causation and historical significance to arrive at a reasoned conclusion

Objective 3: Interpret and Evaluate Source Materials

Using source materials, candidates should be able to understand, analyse and evaluate:

• a range of source materials as part of an historical enquiry; and
• how aspects of the past have been interpreted and represented in different ways through:

– comprehending and extracting relevant information

– drawing inferences from given information

– comparing and contrasting different views

– distinguishing between facts, opinion and judgement

– recognising values and detecting bias

– establishing utility of given information; and

– drawing conclusions based on a reasoned consideration of evidence and arguments.

For A-Level History, the MOE states:

“By the end of offering H2 History, students would be able to:

• develop interest in and curiosity about the past
• deepen historical understanding through

– acquiring a sound knowledge of selected periods and issues

– examining the diverse approaches to, and interpretations of, historical issues and events

– strengthening knowledge and application of historical concepts

– using historical methods and processes

– appreciating the nature and variety of historical sources

• think independently and make informed judgements about historical issues and events
• communicate substantiated arguments on historical issues and events in a clear and well-structured manner
• develop empathy with people living in diverse places and at different times
• enhance their sense of identity

ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVES

H2 History students are expected to:

AO1: Demonstrate historical knowledge and understanding

• Select and deploy historical knowledge appropriately, and communicate historical knowledge and understanding in a clear and effective manner.

AO2: Critically Analyse and Evaluate Historical Issues

• Construct historical explanations that demonstrate an understanding of historical concepts and issues within a historical period.
• Where appropriate, construct historical explanations that assess different approaches to, and interpretations of, historical issues.
• Make judgements based on reasoned consideration of historical evidence and interpretations.

AO3: Interpret & Evaluate Sources

• Interpret, evaluate and use source materials in context as historical evidence.
• Make judgements and reach conclusions based on reasoned consideration of historical sources.