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Free WJEC A Level History revision: past papers from 2017–2020 with mark schemes.

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Assessment at a glance

AssessmentFormatDurationMarksWeighting
AS Unit 1: Period StudyWritten exam1h 30m60 marks20%
AS Unit 2: Depth Study Part 1Written exam1h 45m60 marks20%
A2 Unit 3: Breadth StudyWritten exam1h 45m60 marks20%
A2 Unit 4: Depth Study Part 2Written exam1h 45m60 marks20%
A2 Unit 5: Historical InterpretationsNon-exam assessment—60 marks20%

Course aims & skills

WJEC A Level History builds the skills examiners reward. By the end of the course you should be able to:

  • Analyse primary sources in their historical context
  • Compare and evaluate differing historical interpretations
  • Construct sustained, evidence-based arguments
  • Explain causation, consequence, change and continuity
  • Reach substantiated historical judgements
  • Plan and carry out independent historical research
  • Evaluate the reliability and value of evidence
  • Communicate complex arguments clearly in extended essays
  • Draw comparisons across countries, periods and perspectives

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