Geography

Assessment

All work is assessed by staff and externally moderated by an AQA Examiner. Grades awarded from A*- E and are based on both your coursework and externally set exam. Both Unit 1 and 2 are externally assessed written examinations that consist of: • 2 hours 30 minutes • 120 marks • 40% of A-level Unit 3 is assessed through the completion of your NEA, which consists of: • 3,000–4,000 words • 60 marks • 20% of A-level • marked by your teachers and the United Learning Geography advisors • moderated by AQA Both coursework and exam is assessed based on 4 criteria: • AO1: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of places, environments, concepts, processes, interactions and change, at a variety of scales (30–40%). • AO2: Apply knowledge and understanding in different contexts to interpret, analyse and evaluate geographical information and issues (30–40%). • AO3: Use a variety of relevant quantitative, qualitative and fieldwork skills to: • investigate geographical questions and issues • interpret, analyse and evaluate data and evidence • construct arguments and draw conclusions (20–30%).