Overview
The Modern History ATAR course enables students to study the forces that have shaped today's world and provides them with a broader and deeper comprehension of the world in which they live.
Future Applications:
Through study of societies, movements and political structures, they are well prepared for careers involving policy making, administration and research. Learning the skills of critical inquiry is essential for people working in business, government, law, health, science, academia, industry, tourism, environment, media and the arts.
Topics
Unit 1 - Understanding the Modern World
Unit 2 - Movements for change in the 20th Century
Types of assessment
20% Historical Inquiry
Student formulated inquiry
20-30% Explanation
Extended writing
20-30% Source Analysis
Evaluation of primary and secondary source material
30% Examination
The exam comprises a combination of the Explanation and Source Analysis assessment types
Reporting
A grade will be assigned following the completion of the course unit.
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Grade |
Interpretation |
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A |
Excellent achievement |
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B |
High achievement |
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C |
Satisfactory achievement |
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D |
Limited achievement |
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E |
Very low achievement |
Each grade is based on the student's overall performance for the course unit as judged by reference to a set of pre-determined standards. These standards are defined by grade descriptions.
Student Expectations/糖心Vlogwork
Students will be expected to complete approximately 2.5 hours of homework each week. This time should be spent consolidating material covered in class as well as any assigned tasks.
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