Geography

Assessment

All modules are assessed at the end of Year 13. The two terminal exams are worth 120 marks. The fieldwork investigation, which is completed in Year 13, is worth 60 marks. Two written papers each lasting 2 hours and 30 minutes and worth 120 marks each (40% of the A Level). Additionally, students complete an individual investigation which must include data collected in the field. The investigation will be worth 60 marks (20% of the A Level). Paper 1: Physical Geography lasts 2 hours 30 mins, counts for 40%. This paper covers the main physical geography topics - Water and Carbon Cycles, Coastal Systems and Landscapes and Hazards. Paper 2: Human Geography lasts 2 hours 30 mins, counts for 40%. This paper covers the main human geography topics - Changing Places, Population and the environment and Global Systems and Global Governance. Geography Fieldwork Investigation An investigative project which counts for 20%, in which you define a question or issue to investigate, carry out the fieldwork , and write a report of 3000-4000 words showing independent analysis, evaluation of data, presentation of data findings and extended writing. Throughout the course, there will be continuous assessment through the Praising Stars Assessment Cycle. These will be a combination of teacher-set exams and past exam papers.