11–12Modern History 11–12 Syllabus (2024)
The new Modern History 11–12 Syllabus (2024) is to be implemented from 2027 and will replace the Modern History Stage 6 Syllabus (2017).
2025 and 2026
- Plan and prepare to teach the new syllabus
2027, Term 1
- Start teaching the new syllabus for Year 11
- Start implementing the new Year 11 school-based assessment requirements
- Continue to teach the Modern History Stage 6 Syllabus (2017) for Year 12
2027, Term 4
- Start teaching the new syllabus for Year 12
- Start implementing the new Year 12 school-based assessment requirements
2028
- First HSC examination for the new syllabus
Content
Year 11
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Explain the meaning and value of sources for a Loading .
Analyse Loading 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 Loading 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, Loading and concepts, in forms appropriate to purpose and audience.