Elizabethan Society: Education Timeline

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GCSE Grade 8
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A timeline-based worksheet exploring the development of education during Elizabethan times, designed to develop understanding of chronological changes and key events.

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Elizabethan Society: Education Timeline

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Timeline of Education in Elizabethan Society

Source A: Extract from a historical overview 'During Elizabeth I's reign, education saw significant changes, with the establishment of grammar schools and efforts to promote literacy among boys. Education was primarily for boys from wealthier families, though some initiatives aimed to extend learning opportunities to others.' Provenance: Educational history textbook, published 1990.

1.
Outline the main developments in education during Elizabeth I's reign. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
2.
Compare the types of education available to boys and girls in Elizabethan society. (6 marks)
[6 marks]
3.
Explain why education was mainly available to boys from wealthier families during Elizabethan times. (4 marks)
[4 marks]
4.
Analyse the impact of Elizabethan educational reforms on society. (8 marks)
[8 marks]
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Write a short summary of the significance of grammar schools during Elizabeth I's reign. (4 marks)
[4 marks]

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