1 of x Introducing the new GCSE History Mike Charman / Emma Darlington June 2015 Copyright © AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. Version 3.0

2 of x What is the AQA approach? We have created a specification that has been: based on guidance from teachers and subject experts developed by an experienced team of teachers and examiners designed to engage young people in this subject designed to ensure effective assessment across the ability range developed to meet all new regulatory requirements

3 of x What does the new specification look like? Component 1: Understanding the modern world Period study One of four to choose from: 1A America, 1840–1895: Expansion and consolidation 1B Germany, 1890–1945: Democracy and dictatorship 1C Russia, 1894–1945: Tsardom and communism 1D America, 1920–1973: Opportunity and inequality Wider world depth study One of 5 to choose from: Conflict and tension, Conflict and tension, Conflict and tension between East and West, Conflict and tension in Asia, Conflict and tension,

4 of x What does the new specification look like? Component 2: Shaping the nation Thematic study One of three to choose from: 2A Britain: health and the people 2B Britain: power and the people 2C Britain: migration, empires and the people British depth study including the historic environment One of four to choose from: Norman England, 1066-c1100 Medieval England: the reign of Edward I, Elizabethan England, c Restoration England,

5 of x What do the new examination papers look like? Assessment Two examination papers – one for each component Both 1 hour 45 minutes Both 84 marks Both worth 50% of the overall assessment 35Copyright © AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved.

6 of x The Examination Papers: Papers 1 and 2 36Copyright © AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. Paper 1: Understanding the modern world Paper 2: Shaping the nation Section A Period study 6 compulsory questions (40 marks, plus 4 additional marks for spelling, punctuation, grammar and specialist terminology) Section A Thematic study 5 compulsory questions (40 marks, plus 4 additional marks for spelling, punctuation, grammar and specialist terminology) Section B Wider world depth study 4 compulsory questions (40 marks) Section B British depth study with historic environment 4 compulsory questions (40 marks)

7 of x What are the practical benefits of the new specification? Benefits Simplicity Relevant, coherent and engaging Flexible and offers choice Innovative Continuity Accessible, reliable and transparent assessment Support

8 of x What’s next? Timeline 35Copyright © AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved. DateActivity April 2015Draft specification and specimen paper available on our website June to September 2015Specification accredited by Ofqual FREE Launch events held for draft specification (face to face and online) October to January 2016Resources from AQA available January 2016 onwardsFREE Preparing to teach events (face to face and online)

9 of x Contact points for more information and guidance History customer support team: Tel: Teacher Support / CPD: Tel: Copyright © AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved.

10 of x Thank you Are there any questions you would like to ask? Version 3.0 Copyright © AQA and its licensors. All rights reserved.