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11–12Ancient History 11–12 Syllabus

Record of changes
Implementation from 2027
Expand for detailed implementation advice

Outcomes

Year 11
Year 12
AH-11-01

explains continuity and change in the ancient world

AH-11-02

proposes ideas about the varying causes and effects of events and developments

AH-11-03

explains the role and significance of forces, features, events, individuals and groups in shaping the past

AH-11-04

accounts for the different perspectives of individuals and groups in their historical context

AH-11-05

analyses different types of sources for evidence to support a historical account or argument

AH-11-06

explains differing interpretations and representations of the past

AH-11-07

communicates historical understanding, applying historical knowledge, terms and concepts

AH-11-08

plans and conducts historical investigations and presents conclusions, using evidence from a range of sources

AH-12-01

analyses continuity and change in the ancient world

AH-12-02

proposes arguments about the varying causes and effects of events and developments

AH-12-03

assesses the role and significance of forces, features, events, individuals and groups in shaping the past

AH-12-04

analyses the different perspectives of individuals and groups in their historical context

AH-12-05

evaluates different types of sources for evidence to support a historical account or argument

AH-12-06

evaluates differing interpretations and representations of the past

AH-12-07

communicates historical understanding, integrating historical knowledge, terms and concepts