Modern History Stage 6 Syllabus


CASE STUDY: ASSESSMENT TASK MARKING GUIDELINES



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CASE STUDY: ASSESSMENT TASK MARKING GUIDELINES

NUCLEAR TESTING IN THE PACIFIC 25%




CRITERIA


STANDARDS OF ACHIEVEMENT




High

Substantial

Working towards

ask an appropriate
historical question to guide your research


formulates a question which allows for a comprehensive investigation of the topic

formulates a question which allows investigation of some aspects of the topic

formulates a simple question which allows for limited investigation of the topic

locate, select and
organise information from different types of sources

locates and selects relevant information from a range of sources, and uses them to clearly answer the question

locates and selects information, and uses them to address the question

selects some appropriate information, and attempts to answer the question

investigate and explain the key features and issues of the selected topic



investigates and offers a sophisticated explanation of the key features and issues of the study

investigates and offers a sound explanation of some of the key features and issues of the study

identifies and describes one or two features and/or issues of the study

plan and present the findings of the historical investigation, analysing and synthesising information from different types of sources

presents research summary notes which coherently integrate information from a range of sources to clearly answer the question

presents research summary notes which integrate information from a range of sources to answer the question

presents research summary notes in simple outline form, drawing information from a limited number of sources

communicate a knowledge and understanding of the key features and issues of your topic in a well-structured oral report and summary notes

demonstrates clear and confident oral skills in a logically organised five-minute presentation and summary notes

demonstrates competent oral skills in a structured presentation of at least four minutes and summary notes

may rely heavily on notes; limited engagement with audience; may not speak to time; limited summary notes

Comment


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Note: teachers may wish to allocate marks or grades to the standards of achievement.


2.4 The Historical Investigation
The Historical Investigation is designed to provide opportunities for all students to further develop relevant investigative, research and presentation skills that are the core of the historical inquiry process. The outcomes addressed in the investigation build on those in the Years 7–10 History syllabus. Stage 6 History students will access the Preliminary Stage 6 Outcomes at different levels depending on their previous experiences and abilities.
The Historical Investigation should extend a particular area of individual student or group interest. The investigation can be integrated into any aspect of the Preliminary course and need not be completed as one project. It may be completed by an individual student, in pairs or groups or dealt with as a whole class activity.
Students should be encouraged to select a topic and presentation style that reflects their individual interests and abilities.
Possible Historical Investigations could include:


Modern History

Ancient History

Popular histories

Specific websites

Memoirs, diaries, biographies, eyewitness accounts

Journals, newspapers

Oral histories

Literature: poetry, drama

Official histories

Museums


Historical fiction

Music/lyrics

Visual evidence: posters, film, photographs, cartoons

Archaeology: industrial, landscape, marine, weapons, monuments



Popular histories

Specific websites

Memoirs, diaries, biographies, eyewitness accounts

Ancient sources: histories, biographies, poetry, drama, inscriptions, seals

Historical fiction

Film


Museums

Archaeological evidence: buildings, coins, statues, pottery, landscapes, inscriptions, bodies, textiles, marine, personal objects, weapons, monuments, art




Topics may include:

a case study

aspects of a case study

significant individuals, groups, events

a thematic study

specific sites or buildings

aspects of everyday life

historical debates

myths and legends

constructions of the past in various media


The investigation must not overlap or duplicate significantly any topic attempted in the HSC

courses or History Extension.



2.4.1 The Process of Historical Investigation
The development of students’ research and investigative skills should include the process of historical investigation, either in one project, a part project or integrated into other Preliminary course work. It includes:

planning and conducting historical investigations

comprehending written and archaeological sources

locating, selecting and organising relevant information from a variety of sources

summarising main ideas

using a variety of sources to develop a view about historical issues

identifying historical debates, problems and issues relevant to the topic

analysing sources for their usefulness, relevance and reliability

identifying different historical perspectives and interpretations evident in sources

formulating historical questions and hypotheses relevant to the investigation

using historical terms and concepts appropriately

synthesising information from a range of sources to develop and support an historical argument

refining the argument – revisiting the original question/hypothesis and reviewing it in light of new material, eg the introduction of new sources may change conclusions drawn

presenting and communicating the findings of the historical investigation using appropriate and well-structured oral and/or written and/or multimedia forms, including ICT.






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