Basic Core Historical skills and knowledge required to show competence. Expanded Core

of the question, though not

necessarily evenly or thoroughly.
(Addresses most parts of the (1)

question: for example, addresses

change but not continuity)
3. Substantiates thesis with 2 Points

appropriate evidence.

context effectively to explain

change over time and/or continuity.
5. Analyzes the process of change 1 Point

over time and continuity.

.

1-7 Points. The basic core of a 0-2 Points

score of 7 must be achieved

before a student can earn expanded

core points.
Examples:

• 
  Has a clear, analytical, and comprehensive thesis
  
• 
  Analyzes all issues of the question (as relevant): global context, chronology, causation, change, continuity, effects, content.
  
• 
  Addresses all parts of the question evenly.
  
• 
  Provides ample historical evidence to substantiate thesis.
  
• 
  Provides links with relevant ideas, events, and trends in an innovative way.
  

Subtotal 7 Points

Subtotal 2 Points