Planning, programming and assessing history extension
Resources to help you plan, program and assess history extension in Years 7-10.
The HSC history extension course caters for interested and capable students of ancient and/or modern history. Extension students:
- explore 'what is history' focusing on historiographical issues through readings and a case study
- complete a major project in the form of an historical inquiry of an area of changing historical interpretation.
History Extension Stage 6 Syllabus (2017) contains the syllabus and support materials including the source book of readings, a support document, sample assessment schedule, information about the HSC, exam specifications and assessment requirements as well as standards packages, past papers and frequently asked questions.
Support materials
The following support materials were developed by NSW public school teachers as part of the Stage 6 mEsh project where 62 teachers led writing teams (over 150 teachers) across NSW.
These materials can be adapted by teachers to meet the individual needs of their schools.
Constructing history key questions
HSC revision
HSC hub
The HSC hub contains quality resources aligned to NSW syllabuses. Access resources designed by our curriculum experts to support the delivery of HSIE subjects in the lead-up to the HSC examinations.
30min presentation with tips for studying and completing the written examination.
HSC hub - History extension – success in the written examination