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[[Classical Civilization|Classical Civilisation]] could be a complementary or alternative qualification. |
[[Classical Civilization|Classical Civilisation]] could be a complementary or alternative qualification. |
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| − | Ancient History covers Roman, Greek and Persian History. |
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| − | ''*For assessments in 2021 content was reduced, a similar proposal has been made for 2022 but not yet confirmed. Check the specification page for updates.*'' <br /> |
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== OCR Ancient History GCSE == |
== OCR Ancient History GCSE == |
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=== Assessment === |
=== Assessment === |
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| + | '''Timings have changed for exams in 2024 onwards. Increasing from 1hr 45 to 2hrs.''' |
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** The examination comprises a mixture of short and long-answer questions, and is presented in four sections. |
** The examination comprises a mixture of short and long-answer questions, and is presented in four sections. |
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| − | ** Section A consists of 60 marks. Section A will assess learners’ knowledge and understanding of the Persian period study. 5 marks are available for SPaG in Section A. |
+ | ** Section A consists of 60 marks. Section A will assess learners’ knowledge and understanding of the Persian period study. 5 marks are available for SPaG in Section A. |
** Students will need to answer '''one''' of Section B, Section C or Section D depending on which Greek depth study they have studied. Sections B, C and D all consist of 45 marks. |
** Students will need to answer '''one''' of Section B, Section C or Section D depending on which Greek depth study they have studied. Sections B, C and D all consist of 45 marks. |
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| − | * Paper 2 - Rome and its neighbours - |
+ | * Paper 2 - Rome and its neighbours - 2hrs - 100 marks + 5 SPaG marks - 50% |
** The examination comprises a mixture of short and long-answer questions, and is presented in four sections. |
** The examination comprises a mixture of short and long-answer questions, and is presented in four sections. |
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| − | ** Section A consists of 60 marks. Section A will assess learners’ knowledge and understanding of the Roman longer period study. 5 marks are available for SPaG in Section A. |
+ | ** Section A consists of 60 marks. Section A will assess learners’ knowledge and understanding of the Roman longer period study. 5 marks are available for SPaG in Section A. |
** Students will need to answer '''one''' of Section B, Section C or Section D depending on which Roman depth study they have studied. Sections B, C and D all consist of 45 marks.<br /> |
** Students will need to answer '''one''' of Section B, Section C or Section D depending on which Roman depth study they have studied. Sections B, C and D all consist of 45 marks.<br /> |
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=== Resources === |
=== Resources === |
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[https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/ocr-ancient-history-gcse-component-2-9781350015203/ OCR Ancient History GCSE Component 2 - Rome; By Paul Fowler, Christopher Grocock and James Melville. Published by Bloomsbury] |
[https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/ocr-ancient-history-gcse-component-2-9781350015203/ OCR Ancient History GCSE Component 2 - Rome; By Paul Fowler, Christopher Grocock and James Melville. Published by Bloomsbury] |
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| + | ==== Past papers ==== |
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| + | Past papers can be accessed through the [https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/gcse/ancient-history-j198-from-2017/assessment/ specification page] or [https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/past-paper-finder/ here] |
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==== Facebook group ==== |
==== Facebook group ==== |
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==== Websites ==== |
==== Websites ==== |
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| + | [https://www.worldhistory.org/edu/teaching-resources/ World History Encyclopaedia] |
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| + | [https://classicalassociation.org/for-teachers/resources/ The Classical Association] |
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| + | ====Distance Learning==== |
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| + | Many home-educated students study Ancient History GCSE successfully using just the textbook and free online resources, but some find a distance learning course suits their family better, or want to use a tutor occasionally for marking essays or past papers. Course providers can be found on the [[Distance Learning Providers|Distance Learning Providers page]]. |
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Latest revision as of 19:17, 19 September 2023
Ancient History is only available as OCR GCSE. It is 100% exam based assessment so is accessible to home educators.
Classical Civilisation could be a complementary or alternative qualification.
Ancient History covers Roman, Greek and Persian History.
OCR Ancient History GCSE
OCR GCSE Ancient History page and specification
- Exams from: June 2019
- Available in June
- Specification code: J198
Subject Content
Content is broken in to 2 components. The topic areas selected for this specification range from the 8th century BC to the 1st century AD.
Component 1: Greece and Persia
Compulsory period study: The Persian Empire, 559–465 BC
Choice of one Depth Study from:
- From Tyranny to Democracy, 546—483 BC
- Athens in the Age of Pericles, 462—429 BC
- Alexander the Great, 356—323 BC.
Component 2: Rome and its neighbours
Compulsory longer period study: The foundations of Rome: from kingship to republic, 753–440 BC
Choice of one Depth Study from:
- Hannibal and the Second Punic War, 218—201 BC
- Cleopatra: Rome and Egypt, 69—30 BC
- Britannia: from conquest to province, AD 43 — c. 84.
Assessment
100% exam based.
Timings have changed for exams in 2024 onwards. Increasing from 1hr 45 to 2hrs.
- Paper 1 - Greece and Persia - 2hrs - 100 marks + 5 SPaG marks - 50%
- The examination comprises a mixture of short and long-answer questions, and is presented in four sections.
- Section A consists of 60 marks. Section A will assess learners’ knowledge and understanding of the Persian period study. 5 marks are available for SPaG in Section A.
- Students will need to answer one of Section B, Section C or Section D depending on which Greek depth study they have studied. Sections B, C and D all consist of 45 marks.
- Paper 2 - Rome and its neighbours - 2hrs - 100 marks + 5 SPaG marks - 50%
- The examination comprises a mixture of short and long-answer questions, and is presented in four sections.
- Section A consists of 60 marks. Section A will assess learners’ knowledge and understanding of the Roman longer period study. 5 marks are available for SPaG in Section A.
- Students will need to answer one of Section B, Section C or Section D depending on which Roman depth study they have studied. Sections B, C and D all consist of 45 marks.
Resources
Textbooks
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Past papers
Past papers can be accessed through the specification page or here
Facebook group
Ancient History GCSE (Home Education) Facebook group
Websites
OCR Resources - topic booklets
Bloomsbury Publishing - Resources linked from the textbook
Distance Learning
Many home-educated students study Ancient History GCSE successfully using just the textbook and free online resources, but some find a distance learning course suits their family better, or want to use a tutor occasionally for marking essays or past papers. Course providers can be found on the Distance Learning Providers page.