Pearson Edexcel · 1HI0
History GCSE
A thematic study with historic environment, a period study, a British depth study and a modern depth study, assessed across three written papers.
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How it is assessed
- Paper 1 — Thematic study and historic environment, 1h 15m, 52 marks (30%).
- Paper 2 — Period study and British depth study, 1h 45m, 64 marks (40%).
- Paper 3 — Modern depth study with sources and interpretations, 1h 20m, 52 marks (30%).
Exam-style practice papers
History practice paper: change, sources and interpretations
Exam-style questions on causation, source utility and differing interpretations, with marked explanations.
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Sit this paperSpecification content and progress
Paper 1
- Paper 1Thematic study: change over timeNot started
Explain patterns of change, continuity, similarity and difference across a long period, such as medicine or crime and punishment in Britain.
- Paper 1Historic environmentNot started
Use knowledge of a specific site and its context to analyse how the site reflects wider historical developments.
- Paper 1Factors of changeNot started
Evaluate the relative importance of factors such as science, government, war, religion and individuals in causing change.
Paper 2
- Paper 2Period studyNot started
Explain the key developments of a substantial period, such as superpower relations or the American West, in narrative and analytical form.
- Paper 2British depth studyNot started
Analyse the causes, events and consequences of a short British period in detail, including the roles of key individuals.
Paper 3
- Paper 3Source utilityNot started
Evaluate how useful sources are for a specific enquiry using content, provenance and contextual knowledge.
- Paper 3InterpretationsNot started
Explain how and why historians' interpretations differ and evaluate how far one interpretation is convincing.
- Paper 3Enquiry and follow-upNot started
Frame further enquiry questions and identify the types of source that would answer them.