Syllabus & Assessment
Explore the H1 and H2 History syllabuses and assessments for the GCE 'A' Level, covering key global, regional, and local developments from the second half of the 20th century.
H2 Level History Syllabus
The H2 History syllabus focuses on the key forces and developments that shaped the second half of the 20th Century, providing students with the necessary historical context to understand key contemporary geopolitical and economic shifts. The syllabus comprises two papers that equip students with breadth and depth of knowledge in global, regional and local developments and their interconnections, as well as the agency of diverse historical actors.
Paper 1: The Changing International Order (1945 – 2000)
In this paper, students will explore the interactions between historical actors and the Cold War environment, which influenced the development of the international security and economic order in the latter half of the 20th Century.
Paper 2: Developments in Southeast Asia (Independence – 2000)
In this paper, students will examine the key developments that took place within Southeast Asian countries and in the region after independence.
Table 1: H2 Level History Assessment
Paper 1: The Changing International Order (1945 – 2000) 3h, 100 marks, 50% weighting | ||
Section | Item & Description | Marks (Weighting) |
A (Source-based case study) | Candidates will answer the compulsory source-based case study, comprising two sub-questions, set on Theme I. | 40 marks (20%) |
B (Essays) | Candidates will answer: 1 out of 2 essay questions set on Theme II (30 marks; 15%); and 1 out of 2 essay questions set on Theme III (30 marks; 15%). | 60 marks (30%) |
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Paper 2: Developments in Southeast Asia (Independence – 2000) 3h, 100 marks, 50% weighting | ||
Section | Item & Description | Marks (Weighting) |
A (Source-based case study) | Candidates will answer the compulsory source-based case study, comprising two sub-questions, set on Theme III. | 40 marks (20%) |
B (Essays) | Candidates will answer: 1 out of 2 essay questions set on Theme I (30 marks; 15%); and 1 out of 2 essay questions set on Theme II (30 marks; 15%) | 60 marks (30%) |
H1 Level History Syllabus
The H1 History syllabus focuses on the key forces and developments that shaped the second half of the 20th Century, providing students with the necessary historical context to understand key contemporary geopolitical and economic shifts. The syllabus equips students with breadth and depth of knowledge in global, regional and local developments and their interconnections, as well as the agency of diverse historical actors, with the Cold War as the overarching narrative framework.
Table 2: H1 Level History Assessment
Section | Item & Description | Marks (Weighting) |
A (Source-based case study) | Candidates will answer the compulsory source-based case study, comprising two sub-questions, set on Theme I. | 40 marks (40%) |
B (Essays) | Candidates will answer: 1 out of 2 essay questions set on Theme II (30 marks; 30%); and 1 out of 2 essay questions set on Theme III (30 marks; 30%). | 60 marks (60%) |
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