YEAR 9 HISTORY
Making the Modern World: INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION
Due Date: Thursday 16th March
Mark: /35
Assessment Name:
The Industrial Revolution Skills, Sources and
Concepts Test
Weighting: 35 %
SYLLABUS OUTCOMES TO BE 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
HT5.9 applies a range of relevant historical terms and concepts when communicating an understanding of the past.
DIRECTIVES TO BE ASSESSED:
Which : - Choose one of the given options
Why: - Provide reasons to explain how an event or occurrence came to be
Describe: - Give a detailed account
TASK DESCRIPTION:
Your task will be an in-class test. There will a total of 14 questions.
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Questions 1 to 8: Multiple Choice on your General Knowledge of the Industrial Revolution
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Question 9: Demonstrating your understanding of historical terms by writing them into complete sentences
that make contextual sense.
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Question 10: A paragraph response to a question about an aspect of the Industrial Revolution.
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Questions 11 – 13: Questions relating to the analysis of a supplied source
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Question 14: An extended response requiring you to use two sources provided and your own knowledge to
answer the following question.
“ Describe the Social Impact of the Industrial Revolution in Britain.”
Assessment Criteria: In this task you will be assessed on your ability to
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Explain and assess historical forces and factors that shaped the Industrial Revolution
Explain significant patterns of change in the development of the modern world & Australia.
Apply a range of relevant historical terms and concepts to communicate an understanding of
the past. Check your assessment booklet for the PHS Assessment Policy
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