Geography

Assessment

The course uses an issues-based approach to geographical themes. It is linear and there are three externally examined papers and one coursework component. Paper 1: Code 9GEO/01 Tectonic Processes and Hazards; Landscape Systems; Processes and Change; The Water Cycle and Water Insecurity; The Carbon Cycle and Energy Security; Climate Change Futures Paper 2: Code 9GEO/02 Globalisation; Shaping Places; Superpowers; Human Rights; Health and Intervention Paper 3: Code: 9GEO/03 The specification contains three synoptic themes within the compulsory content areas: Players; Attitudes & Actions and Futures & Uncertainties. The synoptic investigation will be based on a geographical issue within a place-based context that links to the three synoptic themes and is rooted in two or more of the compulsory content areas. Coursework: Independent Investigation 9GEO/04 The student defines a question or issue for investigation relating to one of the topics covered. A student’s the investigation will incorporate fieldwork data and their research. There will be a field trip to an FSC abroad, which we highly recommend all Level Geographers attend, during the May half term in Year 12 where data can be collected for the individual investigation to be completed in the summer term. The investigation report is internally assessed and externally moderated. The student will produce a written report of 3000-4000 words. How Geography will be examined: Paper 1: Code 9GEO/01 Written examination: 2 hours 15 minutes, 30% of the qualification, 105 Marks Paper 2: Code 9GEO/02 Written examination: 2 hours 15 minutes, 30% of the qualification, 105 marks Paper3: Code: 9GEO/03 Written examination 2 hours 15 minutes, 20% of the qualification, 70 marks Coursework: Independent Investigation 9GEO/04 Non-examined assessment, 20 % of the qualification, 70 Marks