WJEC INSET MARCH 2010

Units 9512/9522 (written papers)

Units 9513/9523 (controlled assessment)

Units 9512 and 9522: Roman Civilisation Topics

Written paper33% (50 marks)Four topics in total:

- Daily Life in Roman Society (Jan 2011, June 2011, June 2012)

- Roman Britain (Jan 2011, June 2011, June 2012)

- Roman Army- Entertainment and Leisure

Two topics set each yearCandidates answer on one topic

Unit 9512: Source Material

Contents of the source material

Examination use of the source material

Classroom use of the source material

Unit 9512: the Written Paper

Types of question in Section A

Essay type questions in Section B

• candidates answer only 2 questions in Section B

The mark scheme and marking grid

Unit 9522: Source Material

Contents of the source material

Examination use of the source material

Classroom use of the source material

Unit 9522: the Written Paper

Types of question

The mark scheme

The marking grids

Unit 9513: Controlled Assessment

One task : 1000 – 1250 words

Topic and question decided between teacher and candidate. 1st century BC – 1st century AD

50 marks:Factual knowledge: 26 marksUse of primary sources: 12 marksEvaluation and response: 12 marks

4 hours to write up in controlled conditions

Unit 9523: Controlled Assessment

One task : 1500 – 1750 words

Topic and question decided between teacher and candidate. 1st century BC – 1st century AD

50 marks:Factual knowledge: 15Use of primary sources: 15 Evaluation and response: 20

4 hours to write up in controlled conditions