introduction to ec2 history. bell task (5 minutes) talk to the person beside you about the...

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 e.oconnell@hullschool.ch

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