Geography

Assessment

A level: Three externally examined papers and one non-examination assessment component. Paper 1: Physical Geography - Area of Study 1 & Area of Study 3 - Length of exam 2h 15m, Total marks 105, 30% of qualification. Paper 2: Human Geography - Area of Study 2 & Area of Study 4 - Length of exam 2h 15m, Total marks 105, 30% of qualification. Paper 3: Synoptic Geography - Examination based on three synoptic themes that run through topics identified with an asterisk* above. The themes are: Players, Attitudes & Actions and Futures & Uncertainties - The length of the exam 2h 15m, and Total marks 70, 20% of qualification. NEA (non-examination assessment) - Independent Investigation (Coursework) Length of exam - ongoing, Total marks 70, 20% of qualification. Within the question papers for Paper 1 (Physical Geography) and Paper 2 (Human Geography) there may be short open, open response, calculations and resource-linked questions. The examination includes 12-mark and 20-mark extended writing questions. Within the question paper for Paper 3 (Synoptic Geography) there may be open response, calculations and resource-linked questions. The examination includes 8-mark, 18-mark and 24-mark extended writing questions.