Cambridge International AS Level History 3rd Edition

This third edition of the Cambridge International AS Level History series brings historical study to life with comprehensive and accessible coverage of the AS Level History syllabus, written by our expert authors. The series supports both students and teachers, offering an in-depth exploration of history with a skills-based approach. Engaging activities, source work, and practice questions help students develop and apply historical skills effectively. The accompanying endorsed Teacher`s Resource enhances lesson planning with a focus on differentiation and language support and essay skills, providing valuable support to educators.

This coursebook supports students as they explore global history. This edition offers a variety of activities, including source work and practice questions, to help students build a deep understanding of key historical concepts and develop essential skills. Activities throughout each chapter encourage independent learning, and with opportunities for reflection. This edition brings global history to life, with engaging features to spark discussions and deepen understanding.

Features

• Each chapter begins with a detailed timeline that helps students understand the chronological order of significant events. This aids in developing a clear contextual framework for the period studied.
• Varied activities, including individual, pair, group, and class tasks. These are scaffolded to provide step-by-step support, gradually increasing in complexity to develop higher order thinking skills like analysis and inference.
• Students practise source analysis through a mix of cartoons, photos, and texts. This practice is designed to enhance students' ability to critically evaluate historical evidence.
• Clear definitions of key subject-specific terminology are provided, supporting students in understanding and using historical language accurately.
• Short descriptions of important historical figures highlight their principal achievements.
• Reflection activities direct students to assess their approach to tasks, fostering metacognitive thinking. These encourage students to consider not just what they did well or poorly, but why and how they can improve.
• Self-evaluation checklists at the end of each unit, allow students to rate their confidence understanding the content. This new feature helps students identify areas for further study and revision.
• 'Practice questions' and 'Improve Your Answer' features challenge students to apply their knowledge and refine their responses.

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