Exam Board: OCR Level: A-level Subject: History First Teaching: September 2015 First Exam: June 2016
This is an OCR endorsed resource
Build strong subject knowledge and skills in A Level History using the in-depth analysis and structured support in this tailor-made series for OCR’s British period studies and enquiries.
Develops the analytical skills required to succeed in the period study by organising the narrative content around the key issues for students to explore
Enhances understanding of the chosen historical period, supplying a wealth of extracts and sources that offer opportunities to practise the evaluative skills needed for the enquiry
Progressively improves study skills through developmental activities and advice on answering practice exam questions
Helps students to review, revise and reflect on the course material through chapter summaries and revision activities that consolidate topic knowledge
Equips students with transferable critical thinking skills, presenting contrasting academic opinions that encourage A Level historians to make informed judgements on major debates
Each title in the OCR A Level History series contains one or two British period studies and its associated enquiry, providing complete support for every option in Unit Group 1.
Early Medieval England 871-1107
This title explores the reigns of Anglo-Saxon and Norman Kings from Alfred the Great to William II through two British period studies and two enquiries. It allows an in-depth understanding of the key historical knowledge, terms and concepts relevant to the period studied and encourages the critical use of evidence in investigating and assessing historical questions in the associated enquiries: ‘Alfred the Great’ and ‘Norman England 1087-1107’.
This title covers the following period studies and enquiries:
