The work samples in this section form the Level 4 part of the assessment map for The Humanities – History. Other parts of the assessment map can be accessed by using the menu on the right side of the screen.
The Humanities – History Level 4 standards describe what students should know and be able to do at this level. The following work samples illustrate the kinds of responses that students produce when they are working at the Level 4 standard.
Annotations identify for each sample attributes of the student response that relate to specific elements of the standard.
Context
Students were introduced to the concept of the Asian region and an overview of the geography of the region. The assessment task required students to develop a ‘cultural snapshot’ providing an overview of daily life in an Asian society. They were to describe at least three aspects of daily life, such as food, clothing, education, housing, religious customs, education, music, dance or language as well as the roles of men, women and children. The snapshot could be presented using a data show presentation of four to six slides, accompanied by a hard copy commentary of 200-300 words. Alternatively students could produce a website of four to six screens, each containing approximately 50 words written by the student and one graphic element. Students were given several sessions totalling five hours to complete the task. They could work in groups to research content and share information but completed the presentation or website individually.
The elements of the Historical knowledge and understanding standard addressed by the task are:
(Students) describe aspects of … customs, religous traditions and daily life.
Students demonstrate an understanding of key aspects of an Asian country …
The elements of the Historical reasoning and interpretation standard addressed by the task are:
Students use a range of … sources to investigate the past.
(Students) comprehend and question sources and make judgments …
Sample
The following sample illustrates the kind of response that students produce when they have achieved the elements of the standard addressed by the task.
Cultural Snapshot
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Annotation
Historical knowledge and understanding – Level 4
A. Describes the tribal nature of Nepalese society demonstrating knowledge of social structures.
A. Uses appropriate examples to support descriptions of Nepal’s geography and people.
C. Presents an overview of language in Nepal, providing statistics and some specific examples.
C. Conveys information about the range of Nepalese languages and the places in which these are spoken.
D. Explains the education system in Nepal.
D. Describes different aspects of the schooling patterns for Nepalese children and refers to changes in school attendance over the past 35 years.
E. Refers to some religious customs and ceremonies in Nepal.
E. Makes some connections between religions, social and cultural aspects of life in Nepal.
F. Compares the roles of men and women and the differences between rich and poor women.Elements of the standard
(Students) describe aspects of … customs, religious traditions and daily life.
Students demonstrate an understanding of key aspects of an Asian country …
Historical reasoning and interpretation – Level 4
B. Selects appropriate images.
E. Provides some interpretation of religious customs and ceremonies.Elements of the standard
(Students) use a range of … sources to investigate the past.
(Students) comprehend and question sources and make judgments …
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