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Performance Band Descriptors — 2020 Higher School Certificate

2020 History Extension Performance Band Descriptors and State Performance (Acrobat PDF)

1 unit History Extension

2020 Candidature - 1746

Band E4
(20.56%)

Demonstrates extensive knowledge and understanding of the nature of history and the factors that shape historical interpretations. Communicates complex and coherent historical argument through referenced texts. Effectively constructs and defends a historical position and effectively challenges other positions. Designs, conducts and presents a historical investigation involving extensive analysis and synthesis of complex historical information and evaluation of a wide range of historical sources.
Band E3
(55.55%)

Demonstrates thorough knowledge and understanding of the nature of history and shows an understanding of the factors that shape historical interpretations. Communicates comprehensive and coherent historical argument through referenced texts. Constructs and defends a historical position and attempts to challenge other positions. Designs, conducts and presents a historical investigation involving comprehensive analysis and synthesis of historical information and evaluation of a range of historical sources.
Band E2
(22.1%)

Demonstrates sound knowledge and understanding of the nature of history and shows some understanding of the factors that shape historical interpretations. Communicates coherent historical narrative through texts. Describes historical positions and acknowledges other positions. Plans, conducts and presents a historical investigation involving analysis and synthesis of historical information and evaluation of a range of historical sources.
Band E1
(1.77%)

A mark in this band indicates that the student has achieved below the minimum standard expected.
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