Paper 1: Physical Geography • Tectonic processes • Coastal landscapes and change • The water cycle and water insecurity • The carbon cycle and energy security Paper 2: Human Geography • Globalisation • Regenerating places • Superpowers • Global development and connections Paper 3: A synoptic exam based on a resource booklet which focuses on: • Players • Attitudes and actions • Futures and uncertainties On a particular geographical issue from Paper 1 or Paper 2 Students will undertake a piece of coursework that examines a geographical issue of their choosing, linked to topics within Unit 1 and Unit 2. Unit 1 and Unit 2 both have individual written examinations, which contribute 30% each of the overall grade. Students will gain a wide range of skills from studying Geography. These include critical analysis, evaluation, and problem-solving, researching and extended writing skills.
Grade 5 or above in GCSE Geography
• Exams include short open, open response and resource-linked questions. It will also include 12, 16 and 20-mark extended writing questions. It lasts for 2 hours 15 minutes. • Unit 3 will also be an individual written examination where questions may include short open, open response and resource-linked questions. The examination includes 8-mark, 18-mark and 24-mark extended writing questions. It also lasts for 2 hours 15 minutes. • Unit 4 is a 3,000-4,000 word written report done based on fieldwork data collected independently.
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| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Nottinghamshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Moor Lane, Bramcote, Nottingham, NG9 3GA |
Paper 1: Physical Geography • Tectonic processes • Coastal landscapes and change • The water cycle and water insecurity • The carbon cycle and energy security Paper 2: Human Geography • Globalisation • Regenerating places • Superpowers • Global development and connections Paper 3: A synoptic exam based on a resource booklet which focuses on: • Players • Attitudes and actions • Futures and uncertainties On a particular geographical issue from Paper 1 or Paper 2 Students will undertake a piece of coursework that examines a geographical issue of their choosing, linked to topics within Unit 1 and Unit 2. Unit 1 and Unit 2 both have individual written examinations, which contribute 30% each of the overall grade. Students will gain a wide range of skills from studying Geography. These include critical analysis, evaluation, and problem-solving, researching and extended writing skills.
Grade 5 or above in GCSE Geography
• Exams include short open, open response and resource-linked questions. It will also include 12, 16 and 20-mark extended writing questions. It lasts for 2 hours 15 minutes. • Unit 3 will also be an individual written examination where questions may include short open, open response and resource-linked questions. The examination includes 8-mark, 18-mark and 24-mark extended writing questions. It also lasts for 2 hours 15 minutes. • Unit 4 is a 3,000-4,000 word written report done based on fieldwork data collected independently.