CCEA AS-Level History 4010 Past Papers

This examination suite comprises CCEA GCE AS History Unit AS 1 (Historical Investigations and Interpretations) and Unit AS 2 (Historical Conflict and Change). Across both units, candidates are tested on precise analytical depth (AO1), rigorous primary source evaluation taking account of provenance and contemporary context (AO2), and comparative historiographical evaluation (AO3). High scores require balanced arguments, explicit evaluation of competing viewpoints, and dense factual support.

The 2024 CCEA GCE History AS examination series comprises Unit AS 1 (Historical Investigations and Interpretations) and Unit AS 2 (Historical Conflict and Change). Across both units, the papers offer candidates structured optionality across distinct historical periods. AS 1 rigorously tests targeted historical analysis (AO1, 10 marks), contemporary primary source evaluation (AO2, 20 marks), and historiographical debate comparison (AO3, 30 marks). AS 2 focuses entirely on depth of historical explanation (AO1 part i, 8 marks) and extended essay evaluation assessing causation, consequence, and historical debate (AO1 part ii, 22 marks). High performance demands precise contextual knowledge, sophisticated source provenance utility evaluation, and comparative historiographical critique.

The 2023 CCEA GCE AS History examination suite comprises AS 1 (Historical Investigations and Interpretations, 60 marks) and AS 2 (Historical Conflict and Change, 60 marks). AS 1 assesses discrete AO1 recall/analysis (10 marks), AO2 primary source utility (20 marks), and AO3 comparative historiographical evaluation (30 marks). AS 2 focuses entirely on AO1 across two multi-part structured essay questions (8-mark explanation + 22-mark evaluative essay). Success demands disciplined timing, systematic provenance evaluation in AS 1, and balanced multi-causal arguments supported by precise factual depth across both units.

The CCEA GCE AS History assessment consists of two mandatory units: AS 1 (Historical Investigations and Interpretations) and AS 2 (Historical Conflict and Change). AS 1 tests knowledge analysis (10 marks), primary source evaluation (20 marks), and historiographical interpretation analysis (30 marks) within a chosen option. AS 2 assesses extended historical essays across two selected questions comprising an 8-mark explanation and a 22-mark evaluative essay.