European Baccalaureate History case studies
European Baccalaureate History · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The European Baccalaureate is the leaving certificate of the European Schools and of schools accredited by their Board of Governors. The name belongs solely to the European Schools, and the diploma is awarded by the Secretary-General on behalf of the Board of Governors. It certifies completion of secondary studies and is officially recognised as an entry qualification for higher education throughout the European Union and in a number of other countries. The examination cycle covers the final two secondary years, s6 and s7, and is built on a multilingual curriculum: pupils combine language, humanities and scientific subjects, with some subjects taught through more than one language. The European Baccalaureate History case studies are 5 cases and about 2,997 words.
1Double marking a source-based paper: discrepancy beyond tolerance
At a European Baccalaureate school, the History written paper is marked out of 60: Section A source analysis (20) and Section B essay (40). Candidate R's paper is independently marked twice.
641 words, about 3 min2The accurate but off-task essay: relevance versus volume
History written paper, Section B essay. Mark scheme: AO1 knowledge 10; AO2 analysis 10; AO3 focus/argument 10; total 30.
606 words, about 3 min3Oral exam: scripted delivery, overrun and a factual slip
Oral History examination, 20 marks. Criteria: presentation 8 (structure 3, evidence 3, argument 2); discussion 12 (accuracy 4, historical reasoning 4, responsiveness 4).
548 words, about 3 min4Oral source requirement: museum summary, polished script and an unseen comparison
Oral History exam, 20 marks: knowledge 6, source evaluation 5, argument 5, response 4. Candidate U's approved topic is 'How did ordinary citizens experience the Berlin Wall?' The outline requires at least one primary source.
589 words, about 3 min5Preliminary mark: missing B assessment and a deadline
In s7 History, the preliminary mark is 40% A marks (formative) and 60% B marks (summative Pre-Baccalaureate assessments). The department requires at least two B assessments.
613 words, about 3 min