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HISTORY NCS – Memorandum NW/MID YEAR 2017
GRADE 10
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SENIOR CERTIFICATE
HISTORY
MEMORANDUM
MID YEAR 2017
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History Grade 10 North West June 2017 Memo
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HISTORY NCS – Memorandum NW/MID YEAR 2017
1. SOURCE-BASED QUESTIONS
1.1 The following levels of questions were used to develop source-based questions.
COGNITIVE WEIGHTING OF
HISTORICAL SKILLS
LEVELS QUESTIONS
Extract evidence from sources
Selection and organisation of relevant
LEVEL 1 information from sources
20
Define historical concepts/terms
Interpretation of evidence from sources
LEVEL 2 Explain information gathered from sources
20
Analyse evidence from sources
Interpret and evaluate evidence from sources
Engage with sources to determine its
usefulness, reliability, bias and limitations
LEVEL 3
Compare and contrast interpretations and 10
perspectives presented in sources and draw
independent conclusions
1.2 The information below indicates how source-based questions are assessed:
In the marking of source-based questions, credit needs to be given to any other valid and
relevant viewpoints, arguments, evidence or examples.
In the allocation of marks, emphasis should be placed on how the requirements
of the question have been addressed.
1.3 Assessment procedures for Source-based questions
Use a tick (√ ) for each correct answer
Pay attention to the mark scheme e.g. (2x2) which translate to TWO reasons and is given TWO
marks each (√ √ √ √ );(1x2) which translate to ONE reason and is given TWO marks(√√ )
Paragraph question
Read the paragraph and then place a bullet within the paragraph at the relevant point/answer.
Then indicate the level you have allocated at the end of the paragraph e.g.
-------------------------. ------------------------- . ------------------------ .
Level 3=5
Count all the ticks for the source-based question then write the mark on the right
hand bottom e.g. 32/50
Ensure that the total mark is transferred accurately to the front/back cover of the
answer script
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2. ESSAY QUESTIONS
2.1 The essay questions require candidates to:
Be able to structure their argument in a logical and coherent manner.
They need to select, organize and connect the relevant information so that they
are able to present a reasonable sequence of facts or an effective argument to
answer the question posed.
It is essential that an essay have a contextualized
Introduction a coherent and balanced body of evidence and a conclusion
2.2 Marking of essay questions
Markers must be aware that the content of the answer will be guided by
the textbooks in use at the particular centre.
Learners may have any other relevant introduction and/or conclusion than those
included in a specific essay marking guideline for a specific essay.
When assessing open-ended source-based questions, learners should be
credited for any other relevant responses
2.3 Global assessment of the essay
The essay will be assessed holistically (globally). This approach requires the
educator to score the overall product as a whole, without scoring the component
parts separately.
This approach encourages the learner to offer an individual opinion by using
selected factual evidence to support an argument. The learner will not be required
to simply regurgitate 'facts' in order to achieve a high mark.
This approach discourages learners from preparing 'model' answers and
reproducing them without taking into account the specific requirements of the
question. Holistic marking of the essay credits learners' opinions supported by
evidence. Holistic assessment, unlike content-based marking, does not penalise
language inadequacies as the emphasis is on the following:
The construction of argument;
The appropriate selection of factual evidence to support such argument;
The learner's interpretation of the question.
2.4 Assessment procedures of an essay
2.4.1 Keep the synopsis in mind when assessing the essay.
2.4.2 During the first reading of the essay, ticks need to be awarded for a relevant introduction
(indicated by a bullet in marking guideline/memorandum) each of the main points/aspects that are
properly contextualized (also indicated by bullets in marking
guideline/memorandum) and a relevant conclusion (indicated by a bullet in marking
guideline/memorandum), e.g. in an answer where there are 5 main points, there will be 7 ticks.
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2.4.3 The following additional symbols can also be used:
introduction, main aspects and conclusion not
properly contextualized.
Wrong statement
Irrelevant statement
Repetition R
Analysis A√
Interpretation I√
2.5. The matrix
2.5.1 Use of analytical matrix in the assessment of essays
In the marking of essays, the criteria shown in the matrix should be used. In assessing the
essay, both the content and presentation should be considered. At the point of intersection of the
content and the presentation based on the seven competency levels, a mark should be awarded.
(a) The first reading of an essay will be to determine to what extent the main aspects have been
covered and to determine the content level (on the matrix).
C LEVEL 4
(b) The second reading of the extended writing will relate to the level (on the matrix) of presentation.
C LEVEL 4
P LEVEL 5
(c) Allocate an overall mark with the use of the matrix.
C LEVEL 4
P LEVEL 5 30–33
MARKING MATRIX FOR ESSAY TOTAL MARKS: 50
LEVEL 7 LEVEL 6 LEVEL 5 LEVEL 4 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 1
Very well planned and Well planned Well planned and Planned and Shows some Attempts to Little or no
PRESENTATION structured essay. and structured structured essay. constructed evidence of a structure an attempt to
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→ Good synthesis of essay. Relevant Developed a clear an planned and answer. structure the
information. line of argument. argument. argument. constructed Largely essay.
CONTENT
Developed an original Evidence used Conclusions Evidence argument. descriptive, or
↓ well-balanced and to defend the drawn from used to Attempts to some attempt
independent line of argument. evidence. support sustain a line of at developing
argument with the use Attempts to draw Independent argument. argument. an argument.
of evidence, sustained an independent conclusion. Conclusions Conclusions not No attempt to
and defended the conclusion from Evidence used to reached clearly draw a
argument throughout. the evidence to support the based on supported by conclusion.
Independent support the line conclusion. evidence. evidence.
conclusion is drawn of argument. Evidence used to
from evidence to support the
support the line of conclusion drawn
argument. from the evidence
to support the line
of argument.
LEVEL 7
Question has been
fully answered. 47-50 43-46
Content selection
fully relevant to
line of argument.
LEVEL 6
Question has been
answered. Content 43-46 40-42 38-39
selection relevant
to a line of
argument.
LEVEL 5
Question
answered to a 38-39 36-37 34-35 30-33 28-29
great extent.
Content
adequately
covered and
relevant.
LEVEL 4
Question
recognizable in 30-33 28-29 26-27
answer. Some
omissions or
irrelevant content
selection
LEVEL 3
Content selection
does relate to the 26-27 24-25 20-23
question, but does
not always relate
to the question.
Omissions in
coverage.
LEVEL 2
Question
inadequately 20-23 18-19 14-17
addressed.
Sparse content.
LEVEL 1
Question
inadequately 14-17 0-13
addressed or not
at all. Inadequate
or irrelevant
content.
Guidelines for allocating a mark for level 1:
Question not addressed at all/totally irrelevant content, no attempt to structure the essay =0
Answer includes basic and generally irrelevant information, no attempt to structure the essay = 1-6
Question inadequately addressed and vague, little attempt to structure the essay =7-13
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SECTION A: SOURCE BASED QUESTIONS
QUESTION 1: HOW DIFFERENT WERE MING CHINA AND THE EUROPEAN
SOCIETIES GOVERNED BETWEEN THE 14 TH AND 17TH CENTURIES?
1.1
1.1.1 [Explanation of a concept - L1]
A ruler having more powers
An autocratic ruler
Any other relevant response (1 x 2) (2)
1.1.2 [Extraction of information from Source 1A – L1]
They had to pass the imperial examinations based on the teaching of Confucian
(1 x 2) (2)
1.1.3 [Extraction of information from Source 1A – L1]
Women could not sit for the examination
Women could not join the civil service (2 x 2) (4)
1.1.4 [Extraction of information from Source 1A – L1]
He managed earthly affairs on behalf of the heavenly authority (1 x 2) (2)
1.2
1.2.1 [Extraction of information from Source 2B – L1]
Ancestor worship
Respect for ancient tradition
Correct performance of rituals and ceremonies (3 x 1) (3)
1.2.2 [Extraction of information from Source 1B – L2]
Saint
Scholar
Gentleman (3 x 1) (3)
1.2.3 [Extraction of information from Source 1B – L1]
To create a unity of ideas and ideals in a culturally diverse country ( 1 x 2) (2)
1.3
1.3.1 [Explanation of concepts from Source 1C – L1]
(a) A system in which people were given land and protection by a king or
nobleman in return of working or fighting for him (1 x 2) (2)
(b) The land given to the nobles by the royal family (1 x 2) (2)
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1.3.2 [Extraction of information from Source 1C – L1]
Swear allegiance to the royal family
Go to war for the royal family when called (2 x 1) (2)
1.3.3 [Extraction of information from Source 1C – L1]
Swear allegiance to the royal vessels
Pay in the form of labour or produce (2 x 1) (2)
1.3.4 [Ascertain usefulness of Source 1C – L3]
Give information the feudal system in Europe
Show the hierarchy under the feudal system
Any other relevant response (1 x 2) (2)
1.4 [Comparison of information from Source 1C - L2]
Visual source shows the feudal system which is explained in the written source
The visual source shows the peasants at the foot of the feudal pyramid, which is
explained in the written source
The king is shown at the top of the feudal pyramid: This confirm what is said in the
written source
Any other relevant source (2 x 2) (4)
1.5
1.5.1 [Extraction of information from Source 1D – L1]
Kings claimed more powers over feudal landowners (1 x 2) (2)
1.5.2 [Extraction of information from Source 1D – L1]
The king had to work with leading landowners in parliament (1 x 2) (2)
1.5.3 [Interpretation of information from Source 1D – L2]
Development of the middle class
Growing of towns
Any other relevant comparison. (2 x 2) (4)
1.5.4 [Interpretation of information from Source 1D – L2]
Development of the middle class with their skills
Any other relevant response (1 x 2) (2)
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1.6 [Interpretation, evaluation and synthesis of evidence from relevant sources – L3]
Learners could include the following aspects in their response
Ming China
Emperors wielded despotic power (1A))
They even tortured officoals(1A)
Followed Confucian Code (1A and 1B)
Man went for examinations to join civil service (1A and 1B)
Any other relevant response
European societies
Early 15th century: Feudal system
Kings were often weak (1C)
Royal family owned land (1C)
Feudal pyramid (1C)
Late 15th century
Change if feudalism
Kings claimed power over landowners
Kings had absolute power
Emergence of middle class
Any other relevant response
NB: Learners to refer to both Ming China and the European societies in their answer.
Use the following rubric to allocate a mark:
Uses evidence in an elementary manner e.g. shows little or no
understanding of how different were Ming China and the
European societies governed between the 14th and 17th Marks:
LEVEL 1 0-2
centuries
Uses evidence partially to report on topic or cannot report on topic
Evidence is mostly relevant and relates to a great extent to the
topic e.g. shows some understanding of how different were
Ming China and the European societies governed between the
LEVEL 2 Marks:
14th and 17th centuries
3-5
Uses evidence in a basic manner
Uses relevant evidence e.g. that shows a thorough
understanding of how different were Ming China and the
European societies governed between the 14th and 17th Marks:
6-8
centuries
LEVEL 3
Uses evidence very effectively in an organized paragraph that
shows an understanding of the topic
(8)
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QUESTION 2: WHAT ROLE DID WOMEN PLAY DURING THE FRENCH REVOLUTION?
2.1
2.1.1 [Explanation of a historical concept from Source 2A – L1]
A fundamental change in government in a short space of time
A rapid overthrow of government, usually by ordinary citizens
Any other relevant response (1 x 2) (2)
2.1.2 [Extraction of information from Source 2A – L1]
Sans-culottes
Peasants
Bourgeoisie (3 x 1) (3)
2.1.3 [Extraction of information from Source 2A – L1]
Women participation in uprisings before 1789
March to Versailles (2 x 1) (2)
2.1.4 [Extraction of information from Source 2A – L1]
To get the king to sign the Declaration of the Rights of the man (1 x 2) (2)
2.1.5 [Extraction of information from Source 1A-l1]
By promoting and propagating modern ideas (1 x 2) (2)
2.2
2.2.1 [Extraction of information from source 2B- L2]
Fisher wives and stall-holders of the markets took part in the march
Women of the Faubourg were part of the march
Well dressed bourgeoisies were also part of the march (Any 2 x 2) (4)
2.2.2 [Extraction evidence from source 2B- L1]
Scarcity of bread (1 X 1) (1)
2.2.3 [Extraction of information from source 2B- L1]
Thousands of man from the National Guards joined (1 x 2) (2)
2.2.4 [Interpretation of information from Source 2B-L2]
They did not trust him
They did not trust the wealthy nobility controlling grain reserves (2 x 2) (4)
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2.2.5 [Analysis of information from Source 2B-L3]
YES
Women were the leading spirits during the revolts
Women from different classes took part in the march
Women secured the audience of the king
They forced the king to return with grains
Any other relevant response
OR
NO
Man from the people’s National Guards were part of the march
Other classes (peasants, bourgeoisies, etc), were part of the revolts
Any other relevant response (Any 2 x 2) (4)
2.3
2.3.1 [Interpretation of information from Sources 2C – L2]
The king and his family were brought back to Paris
The king also brought with him grains
Any other relevant response (2 x 2) (4)
2.3.2 [Interpretation of information from Source 2C – L2]
They were carrying weapons
Any other relevant answer (1 x 2) (2)
2.4 [Comparison information from Source 2B and 2C – L2]
Source 1C: Shows the king’s family being brought back to Paris: This is said in
Source 1B.
Source 1C: The king brought grains: This is also said in Source 1B
Any other relevant response (Any 1 x 2) (2)
2.5
2.5.1 [Extraction of information from Source 2D – L1]
She in her family were evicted from the farm (1 x 2) (2)
2.5.2 [Interpretation of information from Source 2D- L2]
Women were not allowed to get involved in politics
Women were oppressed
Any other relevant response (Any 1 x 2) (2)
2.5.3 [Extraction of information from Source 2D – L1]
They were driven out of politics
They were send back to their homes
They were killed (Any 2 x 2) (4)
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2.6 [Interpretation, evaluation and synthesis of evidence from relevant sources – L3]
Learners could include the following points in their response:
Women participated in a number of uprisings prior and after the revolution (2A)
Marched to Versailles-To demand the declaration of the Rights of man (2A)
Promoted and propagated modern ideas (2A)
Demanded bread (2B)
Women from all social classes marched (2B)
They got the audience of the king (2B)
Forced the king and his family to return to Paris-with grains (2B and 2C)
Revolutionary Republic Women-demanded right to vote (2D)
Women were suppressed (2D)
Any other relevant answer
Use the following rubric to allocate a mark:
Uses evidence in an elementary manner e.g. shows little or
no understanding the role played by women during the
LEVEL 1 French Revolution Marks:0 - 2
Uses evidence partially to report on topic or cannot
report on topic
Evidence is mostly relevant and relates to a great extent to
LEVEL 2 the topic e.g. shows some understanding the role played by
women during the French Revolution Marks:3 - 5
Uses evidence in a basic manner
Uses relevant evidence e.g. that shows a thorough
understanding the role played by women during the
LEVEL 3 French Revolution Marks:6 - 8
Uses evidence very effectively in an organized
paragraph that shows an understanding of the topic
(8)
[50]
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SECTION B: ESSAY QUESTIONS
QUESTION 3: EUROPEAN EXPANSION AND CONQUEST IN THE 15TH AND
18TH CENTURIES: THE SPANISH CONQUEST IN THE AMERICAS
Plan and construct an original argument based on relevant evidence using analytical and
interpretative and skills]
SYNOPSIS
In writing this essay candidates to discuss the reasons why the Spanish were able to defeat the
Aztecs in the 15th and 18th centuries.
MAIN ASPECTS
Candidates should include the following aspects in their response:
Introduction: Candidates should take a stance and develop a coherent line of argument.
ELABORATION
Superior weapons
Use of horses
Help from local allies
Religion
Diseases: small pox
Lack of preparation by the Aztecs
Attitude towards war
Weak leader
Any other relevant response
Conclusion: Candidates to tie up their discussion with any relevant conclusion.
(50)
QUESTION 4: THE FRENCH REVOLUTION
[Plan and construct an original argument based on relevant evidence using analytical and
interpretative and skills]
SYNOPSIS
In writing this essay candidates, should discuss how Napoleon modernised (brought reforms in)
France after the French Revolution.
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MAIN ASPECTS
Candidates should include the following aspects in their response:
Introduction: Candidates should show how they will approach the question
ELABORATION
Background: Rise of Napoleon Bonaparte
Kind of leadership: Ruled like a dictator, but believed in equality of opportunity
Napoleon changes
Government
Strong centralised government
He dominated as an emperor
Any other relevant response
Religion
He believed that religion promoted national unity and prevented class war
The Concordat of 1801: Recognised Catholicism in France-not state religion
Jews, Protestants and Catholics could practice freely in France
Church under state control
Any other relevant response
Law
NB: One cause of the Revolution was conflicting codes of laws
He instituted the CODE NAPOLEON, which incorporated the following:
Equality before the law
Freedom of religion
Abolition of serfdom
The Code has some less liberal sides: trade unions not allowed, women being inferior to men
and children had no rights
Education
Favoured state system of public education
Curriculum to be managed by the state-not church
Any other relevant response
Economy
Aided industries through tariffs and loans
Established Bank of France
Provided bread at low prices
Did not restore ancient feudal rights
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Any other relevant response
Conclusion: Candidates to tie up their discussion with any relevant conclusion.
(50)
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