3.1.2 Comprehending the assessment criteria

• The purpose of the AQA A-Level Historical Investigation is to research and analyze a specific historical topic
• How many marks are allocated to 'Knowledge and Understanding' in the assessment criteria?

  25
• Accurate and effective writing is worth 10 marks in the assessment criteria.

  False
• Critical analysis of sources and interpretations falls under the assessment criterion of 'Analysis and Interpretation
• What does the assessment criterion 'Knowledge and Understanding' evaluate?

  Depth of historical knowledge
• Clarity of presentation and logical flow are assessed under the criterion 'Organisation and Structure'.
• Match the assessment criteria with their key aspects:

  1️⃣ Knowledge and Understanding

  2️⃣ Breadth and depth of historical knowledge

  3️⃣ Analysis and Interpretation

  4️⃣ Evaluation of historical perspectives

  5️⃣ Source Evaluation

  6️⃣ Assessment of source context

  7️⃣ Organisation and Structure

  8️⃣ Coherence of arguments

  9️⃣ Communication

  1️⃣0️⃣ Clear and concise language
• What is one key aspect of the 'Analysis and Interpretation' criterion?

  Evaluation of historical perspectives
• Thorough evaluation of sources' reliability and validity is a key aspect of 'Source Evaluation
• Accurate historical terminology is a key aspect of the 'Communication' criterion.
• The assessment criterion Knowledge and Understanding evaluates the depth of historical knowledge
• The assessment criterion Communication assesses the clarity and effectiveness of writing
• Evaluating Knowledge and Understanding involves providing contextual background and applying historical knowledge to the investigation topic.
• The primary purpose of the AQA A-Level Historical Investigation is to allow students to conduct in-depth research and analysis on a specific historical topic.
• Match the skill with its description:

  Research Methods ↔️ Conducting effective research using diverse sources

  Analysis and Interpretation ↔️ Critically evaluating sources and historical arguments

  Historiography ↔️ Understanding and applying historiographical approaches
• The skill Analysis and Interpretation involves critically evaluating sources and historical arguments
• The assessment area Knowledge and Understanding is worth 25 marks.
• The assessment area Source Evaluation examines the thoroughness of source reliability and validity assessment.
• The assessment criterion Source Evaluation emphasizes assessing the source's context, purpose, and origin
• Steps for improving the assessment criterion Organisation and Structure

  1️⃣ Ensure coherence of arguments

  2️⃣ Develop well-structured paragraphs

  3️⃣ Create a logical progression of ideas
• When analyzing an exemplar, identifying weaknesses in Analysis and Interpretation might involve noting simplified complex arguments
• Key areas for improvement in refining a historical investigation often include expanding contextual background
• Strengthening the critical evaluation of sources is a strategy for improving Analysis and Interpretation.