MAITLAND HIGH SCHOOL - Millennium

Maitland High School Assessment Outline
Outcomes:
A student
Preliminary Ancient History
P1.1 describes and explains the contribution of key people, groups, events, institutions,
societies and sites within the historical context.
P2.1 identifies historical factors and explains their significance in contributing to change and
continuity in the ancient world.
P3.1 locates, selects and organises relevant information from a variety of sources.
P3.2 identifies relevant problems or sources in reconstructing the past.
P3.3 comprehends sources and analyses them for their usefulness and reliability.
P3.4 identifies and accounts for differing perspectives and interpretations of the past.
P3.5 discusses issues relating to ownership and custodianship of the past.
P3.6 plans and presents the findings of historical investigations, analysing and synthesising
information from a range of sources.
P4.1 uses historical terms and concepts appropriately.
P4.2 communicates knowledge and understanding of historical features and issues using
appropriate oral and written forms.
Task
Description
Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4
Term 1
Week 10
Source
Analysis
Term 2
Week 7
Extended
Response
Term 3
Week 7
Historical
Investigation
Term 3
Weeks 9
Final Course
Exam
Course
Components
Knowledge &
Understanding
Outcomes
Assessed
Syllabus
Weightings
P3.2, P3.3,
P3.4, P4.1
P1.1, P3.1,
P3.5, P4.1
P2.1, P3.1,
P3.6, P4.2
P1.1, P2.1,
P3.3, P4.1,
P4.2
40 10 10 20
Source Analysis 20 10 10
Research 20 10 10
Communication 20 10 10
Total 100 20 20 30 30
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Maitland High School 2011 Preliminary Assessment Booklet