Eduqas GCSE History
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Official Regulatory Specification
Regulated by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) in England
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/8239/8
- Awarding Organisation
- Eduqas
- Regulatory Type
- GCSE (9 to 1)
- National Level & Units
- GCSE • 16 units
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16 topics
Course topics16 topics
- Conflict and Upheaval: England, 1337-13813 objectives
- The USA: A Nation of Contrasts, 1910-19293 objectives
- Empire, Reform and War: Britain, 1890-19183 objectives
- The Development of the USA, 1929-20003 objectives
- The Elizabethan Age, 1558-16033 objectives
- Changes in Crime and Punishment in Britain, c.500 to the present day3 objectives
- Changes in Health and Medicine in Britain, c.500 to the present day3 objectives
- The Development of Warfare in Britain, c.500 to the present day3 objectives
- Changes in Entertainment and Leisure in Britain, c.500 to the present day3 objectives
- The Development of the UK, 1919-19903 objectives
- The Development of the USSR, 1924-19913 objectives
- The Crusades, c.1095-11493 objectives
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Assessment and exam guidance
What Gets Top Grades
Knowledge & Understanding
Demonstrates comprehensive and accurate knowledge
- Uses correct subject-specific terminology
- Shows detailed understanding of concepts
- Makes accurate connections between topics
- Demonstrates depth beyond surface-level knowledge
Application
Applies knowledge effectively to new contexts
- Selects relevant knowledge for the question
- Adapts understanding to unfamiliar scenarios
- Uses examples appropriately
- Shows awareness of context
Analysis & Evaluation
Develops sophisticated analytical arguments
- Constructs logical chains of reasoning
- Considers multiple perspectives
- Weighs evidence to reach justified conclusions
- Acknowledges limitations and nuances
Key Command Words
Give a single fact or term
Name, select, or recognise
Set out main features briefly
Give an account of what something is like or what happens
Give reasons with developed cause→effect chains
State similarities AND differences (both required)
Examine in detail showing cause→effect→consequence chains
Weigh up BOTH sides, reach JUSTIFIED conclusion
Make judgments about importance with justification
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