Geography

Assessment

Paper 1 (Physical Geography) Written examination 30%. Paper 2 (Human Geography) Written examination 30%. Paper 3 (Synoptic Issues) Written examination 20%. Coursework: Independent Investigation 20%. In all examinations, there is a mix of short and extended writing questions up to 24 marks. In the first year, students study physical topics 1 and 2 and human topics 3 and 4. Fieldwork is assessed at AS level though topics 2 and 4