Curriculum Studies Guide 2018

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Curriculum Studies Guide 2018
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AS 91233
Examine causes and consequences of a
significant historical event. (5 Credits – external)
AS 91234
Examine how a significant historical event affected
NewZealand society. (5 Credits – external)
The internally assessed achievement standards
involve historical research and communicating
the major findings. The major focus for the year
will be to apply significant world events in the
modern world and how this impacted upon New
Zealand. For instance, the contribution of New
Zealand to the major conflicts and the reactions
back at home. Research topics are likely to be the
assassination of JFK and the significance to New
Zealand, to civilian massacres and world reaction,
for instance the My Lai massacre.
The end-of-year examination will assess the
external achievement standards. The main focus
of the examination is the assessment of resource
interpretation, content knowledge and writing
ability.
YEAR 13
Status Optional
Prerequisites Satisfactory achievement in
Level 2 History, especially in
research, communication and
interpretation. Although the
Level 3 course is a progression
from earlier school courses,
it is not necessary to have
taken History at Level 2 to be
successful in Level 3 History.
Students who have not studied
History will be eligible to be
admitted with satisfactory
performances in Level 2
English and/or Geography.
Periods per week Five
Description
The course analyses:
– – Nationalistic aspirations
– – social history, and the impact of people
changing society
The course will follow the theme of "Revolution
from Below" as we focus on the role people play in
looking to change their culture, society and nation.
The topics taught include:
• Colonial Invasion and war
• The Rise of the Third Reich in Germany,
1919-1945
• Lions led by Donkeys – An anaylysis of
Leadership in WW1
Assessment
The major focus for students will be to gain six
achievement standard qualifications (31 credits)
for Level 3 NCEA.
The achievement standards include:
AS 91434
Research an historical event or place of
significance to New Zealanders, using primary
and secondary sources. (5 Credits – internal)
AS 91435
Analyse an historical event, or place, of significance
to NewZealanders. (5 Credits – internal)
AS 91436
Analyse evidence relating to an historical event of
significance to New Zealanders.
(4 Credits – external)
AS 91437
Analyse different perspectives of a contested
event of significance to New Zealanders.
(5 Credits – internal)
AS 91438
Analyse the causes and consequences of a
significant historical event. (6 Credits – external)
AS 91439
Analyse a significant historical trend and the
force(s) that influenced it. (6 Credits – external)
The internally assessed achievement standards
involve historical research and communicating the
major findings. The Level 3 programme will offer
choice to students to research topics of personal
interest.
The end-of-year examination will assess the
external achievement standards. The main focus
of the examination is the assessment of resource
interpretation, content knowledge and writing
ability.
Students will also be able to sit the Scholarship
examination.