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The History IGCSE syllabus looks at some of the major international issues of the nineteenth and twentieth
centuries, as well as covering the history of particular regions in more depth. The emphasis is on both historical
knowledge and on the skills required for historical research. Students learn about the nature of cause and
effect, continuity and change, similarity and difference and find out how to use and understand historical evidence
as part of their studies. IGCSE History will stimulate any student already interested in the past, providing
a basis for further study, and also encouraging a lifelong interest in the subject. Both coursework and noncoursework
options are available.
Course Aims
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History (0470)
Cambridge International Examinations Board
The aims of the syllabus are set out below and describe the educational purposes of a course in History for the
IGCSE examination. They are not listed in order of priority.
The aims are to:
stimulate interest in and enthusiasm about the past;
promote the acquisition of knowledge and understanding of human activity in the past;
ensure that the candidates' knowledge is rooted in an understanding of the nature and use of historical evidence;
promote an understanding of the nature of cause and consequence, continuity and change, similarity and difference;
provide a sound basis for further study and the pursuit of personal interest;
encourage international understanding;
encourage the development of linguistic and communication skills.
Course Components
The History syllabus offers students the opportunity of studying
some of the major
International issues of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, as
well as looking in somewhat greater depth at the history of particular
regions. However, the emphasis within the syllabus is as much
on the development of historical skills as on the acquisition of
knowledge.
The syllabus will promote an understanding of the nature of cause
and consequence, continuity and change, similarity and difference,
based on an appreciation of the nature and use of historical evidence.
Candidates will be expected to:
recall, select, organise and deploy knowledge of the syllabus
content;
demonstrate an understanding of:
(a) Change and continuity, cause and consequence, similarity
and difference;
(b) The motives, emotions, intentions and beliefs of people in
the past;
comprehend, interpret, evaluate and use a range of sources
as evidence in their historical context.
Levels of Entry
Pupils are assessed within the full range of grades. (A - G)
Assessment
The assessment scheme consists of three
exam papers:
Paper 1 (40%) will consist of two sections
covering core content and depth studies.
Paper 2 (33%) will include a collection of
source material relating to the prescribed
topic, and a series of questions based on
the material.
Paper 3 (27%) will be source based questions
on a depth study.
Considerations for Entry on Course
An IGCSE in History shows that you have a high level of literacy and that you are able to analyse complex information.
Responsibilities of the Student
The student will be required to learn content on a regular basis, write essays demonstrating their understanding
of the topic and use their knowledge to interpret and make inferences from given sources.
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