As part of the moderating process I had to send off the History Department's moderated work to the WJEC for KS3. These are the examples of pupils' work that I sent off which showed our moderation of their work which assessed chronology. These were all passed as being very good examples of the different levels of chronology. This resource shows four pieces of work carried out by children based on the question 'How and why have public health measures changed from 1348 to 1911?' We have a Level 4,5,6 and 7. This would be a great resource to share during a departmental meeting. Ask your department to give each piece of work a level based on the level descriptors. This could also be shared with pupils before carrying out another task which assess chronology. An excellent Assessment for Learning technique.

SIX SIDES OF NOTES DISCUSSING THE EVENTS OF THE CUBAN MISSILE CRISIS, THE ROLE OF INDIVIDUALS AND THE CONSEQUENCES. SUITABLE FOR GCSE STUDENTS OF HISTORY.

A SIMPLE RESOURCE TO DETERMINE HOW PUPILS FIND YOUR TEACHING!

A very useful resource to give to Year 8 pupils before completing the above task. A typical level 2,4,6 and 8 response is given in the resource. Pupils can identify the differences between the level descriptions and then will know what they have to do to get the top level. Useful when moderating too. An excellent Assessment for Learning technique.

A simple tops and tails exercise looking at the four individuals involved in the drama that followed the death of Edward the Confessor and their statements revealing why they think they should be the next king. The four individuals on this activity are Tostig, Harold, Harald and William. Can be used as part of a lesson or given as a revision exercise.

A guide to hand to Year 8 pupils who are completing a project investigating why Mary, Queen of Scots was executed. Written in a question format with advice on key words expected to be used and some source analysis tips.

WHEN PUPILS JOIN MY CLASS IN YEAR 7, I ASK THEM TO INTRDUCE THEMSELVES TO ME AND TO TELL ME SOMETHING INTERESTING ABOUT THEMSELVES. THIS IS A GOOD WAY OF GETTING TO KNOW THE CLASS. AFTER THIS I TELL THE PUPILS THAT I DON'T ACTUALLY BELIEVE ANYTHING THAT THEY HAVE TOLD ME. THEIR HOMEWORK IS TO BRING IN A SHOE BOX OF EVIDENCE (A WIDE VARIETY) IN THE NEXT LESSON TO PROVE AS MANY THINGS ABOUT THEMSELVES AS POSSIBLE. WHEN THE NEXT LESSON COMES ALONG, ASK THE PUPILS TO HAND THEIR BOX TO SOMEONE IN THE CLASS THAT THEY DON'T KNOW THAT WELL. THAT PERSON THEN HAS TO FIND OUT ALL THEY CAN ABOUT THE PERSON USING THE EVIDENCE ALONE. IF TIME ALLOWS YOU CAN ASK THE PUPILS TO ATTEMPT TO PUT THE EVIDENCE INTO CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER. THIS THEN LEADS ON NICELY TO DISCUSSING THE PROBLEMS WITH SOME EVIDENCE. PUPILS THEN COMPLETE THIS WORKSHEET. BRING YOUR OWN BOX IN TOO! PUPILS LOVE THIS ACTIVITY!

Some notes suiting those studying WJEC A Level History and Tudor Rebellion. A brief reminder looking at how the rebellion of Rhys ap Gruffydd was a success and then a look at the limitations of the rebellion. May help with the revision of the rebellion.