Record of changes for Modern History
All changes made to the Modern History syllabus are recorded here. Learn about these updates.
About the record of changes
This record details amendments to the syllabus, school-based assessment and exams for the course.
When amendments are published, they are also communicated via NESA official notices in the NESA News.
New Stage 6 exam support materials
(Official Notice NESA 28/19)
The marking guidelines for Questions 5 and 6 in the exam support materials for Modern History have been amended. Clarification is provided regarding the use of ‘interpretation’ in the rubric for relevant sections of the exam. The nature of sources that may be included in exam questions has been clarified.
New Stage 6 syllabuses and school-based assessment requirements
(Official Notice NESA 39/17)
New syllabuses and school-based assessment requirements are to be implemented from Term 1, 2018 for Year 11 and Term 4, 2018 for Year 12. The course will be examined for the first time for the HSC in 2019. Support materials, exam specifications and sample exam materials are available.
New Stage 6 school-based assessment requirements
(Official Notice NESA 29/17)
New school-based assessment requirements are to be implemented from Term 1, 2018 for Year 11 and Term 4, 2018 for Year 12. Course-specific assessment requirements are included in the Assessment and reporting materials. Sample assessment schedules for Year 11 and Year 12 are available.