IB MYP 10 History
Ancourage Academy · IB MYP · MYP 10
Content reviewed: Jan 2026
IB MYP 10 History tuition at Ancourage Academy in Singapore (Bishan & Woodlands) offers focused classes capped at 6 students, aligned with the IB Middle Years Programme Individuals and Societies framework. Weekly 2-hour lessons use our ESB methodology to consolidate critical inquiry, evaluative writing, and comparative analysis, preparing students for IB DP History. "DP success comes from connecting historical knowledge to contemporary global challenges—MYP 10 builds this analytical thinking," according to our educators. Our structured approach helps students develop confident exam-ready skills for IB DP History.
What Makes Us Different
Our proven teaching methodology combines evidence-based approaches for maximum learning effectiveness
Ebbinghaus Memory Theory
Systematic review of historical concepts and case studies ensures retention.
Socratic Questioning
Students explore historical events through questioning and critical analysis.
Bruner's Scaffolding
Historical understanding is built from basic facts to complex interpretive analysis.
Key Learning Outcomes
Master Key Concepts
Deep understanding of core topics aligned with MOE syllabus
Critical Thinking
Develop analytical and problem-solving skills
Exam Confidence
Strategic exam techniques and time management
Consistent Results
Improved grades and academic performance
Course Structure
Duration
2 hours per lesson
Full coverage with interactive learning time
Class Size
3-6 students per class
Close guidance, timely feedback, and ample practice
Materials
All materials provided
No material fees — all worksheets and resources included
Curriculum Overview
- ✓Historical inquiry — Formulating advanced research questions, locating evidence, and constructing interpretations.
- ✓Chronology and context — Analysing continuity and change across different time periods and regions.
- ✓Cause and consequence — Evaluating short- and long-term causes and consequences of major events.
- ✓Source analysis — Assessing reliability, perspective, and usefulness of a wide range of historical sources.
- ✓Thematic studies — Exploring governance, conflict, revolutions, nationalism, human rights, and globalisation.
- ✓Comparative history — Comparing events and movements across regions to identify global patterns.
- ✓Critical writing — Producing extended essays and commentaries with evaluation of evidence and perspectives.
- ✓Global connections — Linking historical developments to current issues like inequality, conflict, migration, and international relations.
What IB MYP 10 History students commonly work on
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Source evaluation — systematically analysing origin, purpose, value, and limitations
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Historiographical awareness — understanding different historical interpretations and perspectives
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Extended essay writing — constructing sustained arguments with evidence and evaluation
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Chronological depth — managing complex timelines and cause-consequence chains
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DP readiness — preparing for the rigorous source analysis and essay demands of IB Diploma History
Learning Progression
Builds On
IB MYP 9 History with foundational source skills and historical analysis
Prepares For
IB DP History (SL/HL) with prescribed subjects, world history topics, and HL regional options
Key Transition
Historiographical awareness deepens in MYP 10 — students examine how historians construct, interpret, and debate historical narratives.
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Frequently Asked Questions
MYP 10 develops the source analysis, historiographical awareness, and extended essay writing skills required for DP History. Students work at pre-diploma level with cause-and-consequence analysis and comparative approaches, preparing for DP examination demands.
Students learn to engage with different historical interpretations, understand how historians construct arguments, and evaluate which interpretations are most convincing. This historiographical focus is central to DP History at both levels.
MYP 10 explores how historical events shape present-day conflicts, migration, inequality, and international relations. Students develop understanding of current global challenges through historical perspectives, valuable for DP coursework.
Our small-group classes are intentionally kept between 3 and 6 students so every learner receives close guidance, timely feedback, and ample practice.
Each lesson is 2 hours, providing ample time for thorough coverage of topics and interactive learning.
Yes. All lesson materials and worksheets are provided and included in the fees. Students should bring regular stationery and, where applicable, school textbooks/workbooks for reference.
Yes. Our materials and pacing align with the MOE syllabus. External syllabuses (e.g. IGCSE, IB) are available upon request.
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