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11–12Ancient History 11–12 Syllabus

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Implementation from 2027
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Content

Year 12

Historical concepts and skills 11–12

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.

Analysis and use of sources

  • 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

Historical interpretation

  • 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

Historical investigation and research

  • 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

Explanation and communication

  • 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

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