Geography

Assessment

Paper 1- 30% of qualification Assessing topics 1, 2, 5, 6 and 7 and geographical skills (2 hours, 90 marks). Paper 2 -30% of qualification Assessing topics 3, 4, 8 and 9 and geographical skills (2 hours, 90 marks). Paper 3 -20%ofqualification Synoptic investigation of a geographical issue (1 hour 45 minutes, 60 marks). Coursework - 20% of the qualification An Independent Investigation, 70 marks Internally assessed and externally moderated written report of 3000-4000 words based on fieldwork data collected by the student.