Clarifying Vision | Transforming Practice
Clarify Historical Understanding. Transform Teaching Practice. Build Lasting Skills.
To The Past empowers educators to use research-based tools to teach, assess and develop historical thinking skills that matter:
Historical Questioning: What questions drive historical inquiry? Students learn to ask meaningful questions that open historical investigation—moving from “what happened?” to powerful questions that drive historical thinking.
Sourcing: Who created this? When was it created, and for what purpose? Students learn to identify and evaluate the origin of historical sources—considering author, purpose, audience, and point of view when evaluating the usefulness of sources.
Contextualization: What else was happening at this time? Place events, documents, and perspectives within their broader historical context. Students understand that nothing happens in isolation—timeline, geography, and cultural setting matter.
Making Inferences: What can I reasonably conclude from this evidence?Move beyond surface-level reading to draw logical conclusions from historical sources. Students learn to identify both what is stated and what can be reasonably inferred.
Corroboration: Do other sources support this account? Compare multiple sources to establish historical claims. Students learn that history requires cross-referencing and that single sources rarely tell complete stories.
Evidence-Based Argumentation: How do I build a historical argument? Transform evidence into compelling historical arguments. Students learn to select, organize, and deploy evidence to support historical claims and interpretations.
Our Partnership Approach
Start with Assessment Clarity
We start with the end goal in mind, designing assessments of historical thinking that reveal what your students truly understand about history—not just what they’ve memorized.
We help you interpret results and identify specific areas for growth.
Transform Teaching Practice
Through targeted professional development, we help teachers shift from content coverage to skill development. Map out your courses with assessment at the forefront, highlighting opportunities for effective evaluation, but also teaching and learning opportunities.
Watch as your history classrooms become spaces of inquiry and critical thinking.
Sustain Through Long-Term Support
We help you intepret results and identify specific areas for growth. Facilitate group marking sessions, and criteria alignment.
Partnership Options
Foundation Package (Full Day Workshop)
Perfect for schools beginning their historical thinking assessment journey
- Introduction to theoretical framework for Canadian History Assessments of Thinking [CHATs]
- Provision of 50+ ready-to-use CHATs for Social Studies and History Classrooms
- Provision of Recommended Resources to Assist in Transforming Practices
Transformation Partnership (Full Day Workshop + Ongoing Support)
For schools ready to reshape history education
- Introduction to theoretical framework for Canadian History Assessments of Thinking [CHATs]
- Comprehensive assessment suite: 75+ CHATs and 1 Hour Historical Thinking Tests
- Follow up coaching support to assist in curriculum alignment support
Why Schools Choose To The Past
“The To the Past workshop was one of the most thoughtful and practical workshops I’ve participated in.
What made this session stand out was the in-depth and accessible breakdown of the Guideposts associated with the Historical Thinking Concept of Evidence. Nathan provided a clear and nuanced framework that not only deepens teacher understanding, but also offers concrete strategies for scaffolding this complex concept in the classroom.
Whether you’re a new teacher or a seasoned veteran, I would wholeheartedly recommend Nathan’s work. His expertise, clarity, and practical approach make this session a must for anyone looking to strengthen their teaching of historical thinking, and ultimately, to empower students to think more critically about the past and present.”
– Michael Ripley, Department Head || Crofton House School
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