HISTORY DEPARTMENT

2022 Year 10 Mandatory History - Assessment Task 1

Task Name: Source Analysis Task

Time allowed: 40 minutes + 5 minutes reading time
Date: First lesson of week beginning 6 March 2023 (Term 1, Week 6)
Weighting: 25%
Marked out of: 20

Outcomes Assessed:

● HT5-1 explains and assesses the historical forces and factors that shaped the modern world and Australia
● HT5-2 sequences and explains the significant patterns of continuity and change in the development of the
modern world and Australia
● HT5-4 explains and analyses the causes and effects of events and developments in the modern world and
Australia
● HT5-5 identifies and evaluates the usefulness of sources in the historical inquiry process
● HT5-6 uses relevant evidence from sources to support historical narratives, explanations and analyses of
the modern world and Australia
● HT5-7 explains different contexts, perspectives and interpretations of the modern world and Australia
● HT5-9 applies a range of relevant historical terms and concepts when communicating an understanding of
the past
● HT5-10 selects and uses appropriate oral, written, visual and digital forms to communicate effectively
about the past for different audiences

Areas of Assessment:
AOA1: Knowledge and Understanding of Course Content
AOA2: Source-Based Skills
AOA4: Communication of Historical Information, Ideas and Issues

DETAILS ABOUT THE TASK:

The task will consist of a variety of source-based questions broadly related to the United
Nations. All questions will directly target your application of source-based skills that you will
be introduced to during your classroom learning time.

Section 1: 10 Marks

This section will consist of a variety of short-answer questions based on ONE source
provided on the day. The questions will range from 1-2 marks.

Section 2: 10 Marks

This section will consist of TWO 5-mark questions based on analysis of sources provided on
the day.