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Introduction to EC2 History
Bell Task (5 minutes)
Talk to the person beside you about the following:
1.What is your name and where are you from?2.Do you like studying History? Why?3.Which historical figure, dead or alive, would
you most like to meet and why?
You will have to share this information with the rest of the class
Aims for Hull’s School students
Personal Confident and independent Disciplined and willing to make an effort Cultured Critical thinkers with an enquiring mind Engaged and enterprising Fulfilled
Aims for Hull’s School students
Social Good team-workers Fair players Considerate and respectful Caring Involved in the community Informed about current events
Aims for Hull’s School students
Academic/ career Successful Fit for challenges Able problem solvers Innovative Creative
School Rules
Speak the target languageDo not interrupt othersRespect others and their propertyCome prepared with all the relevant materialBe ON TIME every time!Turn off your mobile telephone. It must be in
the basket for the duration of the lessonOnly water is permitted in classroomsParticipate fully in classroom activities and
do not be disruptive
Moodle…
http://www.hullsvle.ch/moodle/Log on with your personal login detailsSelect your course
EC2 A IGCSE History EC2 D IGCSE History EC2 E IGCSE History
Check for weekly homework assignments and other information
Also use the IGCSE History Resources page for more documents and information
Find the ‘Course Outline’ and the ‘IGCSE Specification on the top of your class page
Homework
Homework assignments should be written down at the end of each lesson and checked on Moodle if necessary
All homework will be completed to the best of your ability and handed in on time
Homework must be written on Hull’s School PaperAll homework marks go towards your report
grades!
Punishments
If you do not submit your homework on time You will get detention and must still complete the
homework. The only person who can excuse you is Mr. Collicutt If you submit the homework the next day, you cannot
receive a grade higher than 4.0 If homework is submitted more than one day late, you will
receive a grade of 1.0 If you do not complete the homework, you will receive a grade
of 0
If you do not attempt homework fully You will get detention and have to do the work again
If you do not bring all required materials to class You will get detention
What Will We Be Studying?
Guess the Topic
USA, 1917 – 1929 (Paper 2)
Guess the Topic
Germany, 1918 – 1945 (Paper 1)
Guess the Topic
The Changing Role of International Organisations: the League and the UN, 1919 – 2000 (Paper 2)
Guess the Topic
Superpower Relations, 1945 – 1962 (Paper 1)
I’m StalinI’m
Truman
I’m Fidel
CastroI’m
Khrushchev
Specification
You have received the relevant pages of the IGCSE History Specification
The full specification is on Moodle
Examination Details
Examination Dates
Paper 1 – 6th June 2016Paper 2 – 14th June 2016
Examination Details
Paper 1 1 hour 30 minutes 50 marks
5. Germany, 1918 – 1945 8. Superpower Relations, 1945 - 1962
Paper 2 1 hour 30 minutes 50 marks
A4: USA, 1917 – 1929 B3: League of Nations and UN, 1919 - 2000
Grading
Grade Reports
You will receive grade reports in December, April and July
December Class participation in English
10 % Homework assignments and quizzes
30 % Major progress tests
60 %
Grade Reports
April Class participation in English
10 % Homework assignments and quizzes
20 % Major progress tests (Mock Examinations)
70 %
Grade Reports
July Class participation
10% IGCSE Homework and Tests
40% Final Project
50%
Translating Swiss grades to British
Swiss Grade
Edexcel Grade Percentage Interpretation
6 A* 90 – 100% OutstandingPassing Grade
5.5 A 80 – 89% ExcellentPassing Grade
5 B 70 – 79% Very GoodPassing Grade
4.5 C (Hard C) 66 – 69% GoodPassing Grade
4 C (Soft C) 60 – 65% OKPassing Grade
3.5 D 50 – 59% PoorFailing Grade
3 E 40 – 49% Very PoorFailing Grade
2.5 U 0- 39% Clear fail, must repeat year or cease taking this subject.
TIPS FOR SUCCESS
Organisation
The more organised your notes, the easier it will be to revise and the better you will do in exams!
Keep all handouts in order in your file
If you miss a lesson, make sure you get any missed notes and handouts. Mrs. O’Connell will leave missed handouts in the plastic box by the door
There will be regular file checks!
TIPS
Keep up with Homework and Assignments Use Moodle
Make a Revision Plan Do this at the start of the year. Do not leave it
too lateBring all materials to classCommunicate with your teacher
If you have a question or need help, email me on [email protected]
Do not leave it too late to get help If you feel like the lady in the picture, ask your teacher,
year head or parents to help.
GOOD LUCK