ELVIS PRESLEY
COURSEWORK
ASSIGNMENTS
Edexcel’s GCSE History Coursework Assignments (First Examination 2003)
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GCSE HISTORY COURSEWORK ASSIGNMENTS
Teacher Information
Introduction:
These assignments comprise sources, questions and mark schemes which will enable your pupils to
fulfil the coursework requirements in history for Edexcel Foundation specifications for first
examination in summer 2003. You may use these assignments as they stand. They have been
designed to assess the full range of grades targeted by the syllabus (Grades G-A*). Assistance may
be given in class to aid the comprehension of the sources.
You may also adapt these assignments if wished by:
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providing additional or replacement sources
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providing additional or replacement questions.
However, if you wish to make changes you should submit these to the Edexcel Foundation for
approval to ensure that revised sources or questions give candidates appropriate opportunity to meet
the targets specified at the appropriate level.
Management of the assignment:
The assignment has been designed to accommodate some flexibility of classroom practice. The
following points should be borne in mind:
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Although all the questions may be tackled as part of a single task, this is not necessary. The
timing of individual questions within an assignment may be staggered over a period of time
and integrated into the programme of study.
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Candidates may use the sources provided in the pack as part of their preparation for
Assignment 1 but this is not a requirement.
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Your candidates should draw upon their contextual knowledge when using the sources for
Assignment 2. The historical content listed below should be familiar to candidates before
they attempt to answer the questions.
Edexcel’s GCSE History Coursework Assignments (First Examination 2003)
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Elvis Presley and Rock and Roll
This assignment should arise from a teaching programme designed to occupy approximately half a
term. Before candidates begin this assignment they should have knowledge of:
• The impact of th