HSC Modern

HistoryMrs Nicole Gonzalez

Structure of the course The HSC Modern History course is divided into four

sections:- Section 1: World War 1 1914-1919

- Core Study (everyone in NSW does this topic)

- Section 2: National Studies - Germany 1919-1939

- Section 3: Personalities in the twentieth century- Leni Riefenstahl (German journalist during World War 2)

- Section 4: International Studies in Peace & Conflict- Conflict in Europe 1939-1945 (World War 2)

HSC Modern History Exam

HSC ExamSection 1: World War 1 1914-1919

HSC ExamSection 2: National Studies – Germany 1919-1939

HSC ExamSection 3: Personalities in the 20th Century - Leni Riefenstahl

HSC ExamSection 4: International Studies in Peace & ConflictConflict in Germany 1939-1945

2013 Modern History Exam http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/hsc_exam

s/2013/pdf_doc/2013-hsc-modern-history.pdf

1. Exam Booklet

2. Source Booklet

3. You will also be provided with a Writing Booklet – you can ask for extra writing booklets at any time.

2013 HSC Exam – 10,507 students

Band 6 = 1131 students

Band 5 = 3825 students

Band 4 = 3088 students

Over 77% of

students that sat

the exam scored a Band 4 or higher!!!!

2013 HSC Exam - 10,507 students -- continued

Band 3 = 1467 students

Band 2 = 570 students

Band 1 = 364 students

Band 6 response

http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/multimedia/pdf_docs/modern_history/q12b_b56_s1_02.pdf

Textbooks and Resources

This textbook gives a summary of each topic and is a great study resource. I have an e-book version available to all students and parents interested.

Leave your email address on the sheet provided at the end of the session, and I will send you through a copy!

Students have a hard copy of this text, and are able to keep it until after their HSC exam.

Tips for success in Modern History

Daily and weekly revision:- Each day when you get home, read over

your notes from class – highlight or underline key terms, dates etc.

- At the end of each week, read over your class work from the week. If unsure of a concept or term, see me the following week!

- The more times you read or hear something, the more likely you are to remember it!!!!

- HSC exams are just as much about memory recall as they are about ability and knowledge. Forming consistent study habits will ensure improved results.

Tips for success in Modern History

Visual: As stated earlier, go back over notes and use a highlighter for key terms and concepts.

Auditory: Record yourself as you read over your notes. Play it back and listen to yourself.

Tactile: Make flashcards by putting key themes on one side and the entire paragraph explanation on the other side.

I will be providing the students with flashcards prior to the exams.

Tips for success in Modern History

WRITE, WRITE, WRITE…. then write some more! › YouTube clip of Modern History student:

- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGQUejSoOko

- Lastly, the HSC Modern History exam is an exam made up of 2 essays and 2 extended responses ---- you need to become VERY familiar with writing!

Thanks for your time!

General info for parents of HSC students

http://hsc.csu.edu.au/for_parents/

A fantastic site! Answers all of your questions and concerns as a parent.