11–12Ancient History 11–12 Syllabus
The new Ancient History 11–12 Syllabus (2024) is to be implemented from 2027.
2025 and 2026
- Plan and prepare to teach the new syllabus
2027, Term 1
- Start teaching new syllabuses for Year 11
- Start implementing new Year 11 school-based assessment requirements
- Continue to teach the Ancient History Stage 6 Syllabus (2017) for Year 12
2027, Term 4
- Start teaching new syllabuses for Year 12
- Start implementing new Year 12 school-based assessment requirements
2028
- First HSC examination for new syllabus
Content
Year 11
The following skills, which incorporate the concepts of causation, continuity and change, perspectives, significance and contestability, are to be integrated with the content of the course.
Explain the meaning and value of sources for a historical inquiry
Analyse sources to identify and account for the different perspectives of individuals and groups in the past
Analyse and synthesise evidence from different types of sources to develop reasoned claims
Identify and analyse problems relating to sources in the investigation of the past
Analyse the extent and nature of continuity and change over time
Identify and analyse the varying causes and effects of events and developments to construct historical arguments
Form judgements about historical significance, recognising that significance may be attributed for different purposes
Analyse and evaluate contested interpretations and representations of the past
Frame questions to guide historical inquiry and develop a coherent research plan
Use evidence from a range of sources to inform investigation and research
Acknowledge sources appropriately
Develop texts, particularly historical accounts and arguments, supported by relevant evidence from sources
Communicate historical understanding, using historical knowledge, terms and concepts, in forms appropriate to the purpose and audience