Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in History Specification

1 INTERNATIONALGCSEH istory (9-1)SPECIFICATIONP earson Edexcel International GCSE in History (4HI1)For first teaching September 2017 First examination June 2019 Issue 4 Edexcel , BTEC and LCCI qualifications Edexcel , BTEC and LCCI qualifications are awarded by Pearson , the UK s largest awarding body offering academic and vocational qualifications that are globally recognised and benchmarked. For further information, please visit our qualifications website at Alternatively, you can get in touch with us using the details on our contact us page at About Pearson Pearson is the world's leading learning company, with over 22,500 employees in more than 70 countries working to help people of all ages to make measurable progress in their lives through learning.

2 We put the learner at the centre of everything we do, because wherever learning flourishes, so do people. Find out more about how we can help you and your learners at Acknowledgements This Specification has been produced by Pearson on the basis of consultation with teachers, examiners, consultants and other interested parties. Pearson would like to thank all those who contributed their time and expertise to the Specification s development. References to third party materials made in this Specification are made in good faith. Pearson does not endorse, approve or accept responsibility for the content of materials, which may be subject to change, or any opinions expressed therein.

3 (Materials may include textbooks, journals, magazines and other publications and websites.) All information in this Specification is correct at time of publication. ISBN 978 1 446 94321 2 All the material in this publication is copyright Pearson Education Limited 2022 Summary of Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in History Specification Issue 4 changes Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue Page number Addition of a new topic B8 in Paper 2. 7, 18, 38-39, 4 1 Earlier issues show previous changes. If you need further information on these changes or what they mean, contact us via our website at: Contents 1 About this Specification 1 Why choose Pearson Edexcel qualifications?

4 3 Why choose Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in History ? 4 Supporting you in planning and implementing this qualification 5 Qualification at a glance 6 2 History content 8 Paper 1: Depth Studies 9 Paper 2: Investigation and Breadth Studies 18 3 Assessment information 40 4 Administration and general information 42 Entries 42 Access arrangements, reasonable adjustments, special consideration and malpractice 42 Awarding and reporting 45 Student recruitment and progression 45 Appendices 47 Appendix 1: Codes 49 Appendix 2: Pearson World Class Qualification design principles 50 Appendix 3: Transferable skills 52 Appendix 4: Glossary 54 Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in History Specification Issue 4 March 2022 Pearson Education Limited 2022 1 1 About this Specification The Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in History is part of a suite of International GCSE qualifications offered by Pearson .

5 This qualification is not accredited or regulated by any UK regulatory body. This Specification includes the following key features: Structure The Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in History is a linear qualification. All papers must be taken at the end of the course of study. Content The content features an updated and engaging selection of topics covering a diverse range of significant historical events, periods and geographies. Assessment 100% external asses sment, covered by two examinations. Approach It provides a foundation for students wishing to progress to Pearson Edexcel International AS and Advanced Level in History , or equivalent qualifications.

6 Specification updates This Specification is Issue 4 an d includes a new topic B8, which will be first assessed from June 2023. If there are any significant changes to the Specification , we will inform centres in writing. Changes will also be posted on our website. For more information please visit Using this Specification This Specification gives teachers guidance and encourages effective delivery of the qualification. The following information will help you get the most out of the content and guidance: Depth and breadth of content: teachers should use the full range of content and all the Assessment Objectives given in Section 3: History content.

7 Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in History Specification Issue 4 March 2022 Pearson Education Limited 2022 2 Qualification aims and objectives The aims and objectives of this qualification are to enable students to: develop and extend their knowledg e and understanding of specified key events, periods and societies in History ; and of the wide diversity of human experience engage in historical enquiry to develop as independent learners and as critical and reflective thinkers develop the ability to ask relevant questions about the past, to investigate issues critically and to make valid historical claims by using a range of sources in their historical context develop an awareness that different people.

8 Events and developments have been accorded historical significance and how and why different interpretations have been constructed about them organise and communicate their historical knowledge and understanding in different ways and reach substantiated conclusions. Pearson Edexcel International GCSE in History Specification Issue 4 March 2022 Pearson Education Limited 2022 3 Why choose Pearson Edexcel qualifications? Pearson the world s largest education company Edexcel academic qualifications are from Pearson , the UK s largest awarding organisation. With over million students studying our academic and vocational qualifications worldwide, we offer internationally recognised qualifications to schools, colleges and employers globally.

9 Pearson is recognised as the world s largest education company, allowing us to drive innovation and provide comprehensive support for Pearson Edexcel students in acquiring the knowledge and skills they need for progression in study, work and life. A heritage you can trust The background to Pearson becoming the UK s largest awarding organisation began in 1836, when a royal charter gave the University of London its first powers to conduct exams and confer degrees on its students. With over 150 years of International education experience, Edexcel qualifications have firm academic foundations, built on the traditions and rigour associated with Britain s educational system.

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