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The table below summarises the tasks for Units 1 - 3:

Unit	Nature of Assessment(s)	Details
Unit 1: Study In-Depth	Three written tasks	Set by us. Duration of 40 minutes each.
	One end-of-unit oral test	Set by the teacher Duration of 10 minutes Students must discuss a number of photographs and demonstrate their ability to recall information and show understanding. Students must also respond to additional stimulus material related to the unit and use this to explain change and its causes and effects.
Unit 2: Outline/ Thematic Study	Three written tasks	Set by us. Duration of 40 minutes each.
Unit 3: A Further Study in Depth or Outline/ Thematic Study	Two written tasks	Set by the teacher. Alternately, teachers may use the assessment tasks set by us. Duration of 40 minutes each.
	A short talk	Set by teacher Students must agree a topic with their teacher, prepare a plan, deliver a short talk on the topic (approximately two minutes long), and answer at least two questions from the class/teacher.

More details on the Assessment Tasks, as well as details on special arrangements, can be found in the full specification.