Unit 1: Physical Environment (course code: 9GE0/01) Physical Environment (course code: 9GE0/01) Water, Carbon, Tectonics and Coastal Landscapes Unit 2: Human Environment (Course code: 9GE0/02) Globalisation, Regenerating Places, Superpowers and Human Health, Rights and Intervention Unit 3: Synoptic Exam (Course code: 9GE0/03) The specification contains three synoptic themes within the compulsory content areas: Players, Attitudes and Actions; Futures and uncertainties and a 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. Unit 4: Coursework – Independent Investigation (9GEO/04) - The student defines a question or issue for investigation, relating to the compulsory or optional content. The topic may relate to any aspect of geography contained within the specification. - The student’s investigation will incorporate fieldwork data (collected individually or as part of a group during 4 one-day field trips in the summer term of Year 12) and own research and/or secondary data. - The fieldwork which forms the focus and context of the individual investigation may be either human, physical or integrated physical-human. - The investigation report will evidence independent analysis and evaluation of data, presentation of data findings and extended writing. - Students will be expected to show evidence that they have used both quantitative and qualitative data to support their independent investigation as appropriate to the particular environment and/or location.
A Grade 6 or higher in GCSE Geography.
Unit 1: Physical Environment (course code: 9GE0/01) Assessment: Written examination: 2 hours, 30% of the qualification and marked out of 90 raw marks Unit 2: Human Environment (Course code: 9GE0/02) Assessment: Written examination: 2 hours, 30% of the qualification and marked out of 90 raw marks. Unit 3: Synoptic Exam (Course code: 9GE0/03) Assessment: Written examination: 1 hour and 45 minutes, 20% of the qualification and marked out of 60 raw marks. A resource booklet (provided as part of the examination) will contain information about the geographical issue. Unit 4: Coursework – Independent Investigation (9GEO/04) The investigation report is internally assessed and externally moderated. The student will produce a written report of approximately 4000 words. It is worth 20% of the qualification and marked out of 70 raw marks.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | High Elms Lane, Garston, Watford, WD25 0UU |
Unit 1: Physical Environment (course code: 9GE0/01) Physical Environment (course code: 9GE0/01) Water, Carbon, Tectonics and Coastal Landscapes Unit 2: Human Environment (Course code: 9GE0/02) Globalisation, Regenerating Places, Superpowers and Human Health, Rights and Intervention Unit 3: Synoptic Exam (Course code: 9GE0/03) The specification contains three synoptic themes within the compulsory content areas: Players, Attitudes and Actions; Futures and uncertainties and a 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. Unit 4: Coursework – Independent Investigation (9GEO/04) - The student defines a question or issue for investigation, relating to the compulsory or optional content. The topic may relate to any aspect of geography contained within the specification. - The student’s investigation will incorporate fieldwork data (collected individually or as part of a group during 4 one-day field trips in the summer term of Year 12) and own research and/or secondary data. - The fieldwork which forms the focus and context of the individual investigation may be either human, physical or integrated physical-human. - The investigation report will evidence independent analysis and evaluation of data, presentation of data findings and extended writing. - Students will be expected to show evidence that they have used both quantitative and qualitative data to support their independent investigation as appropriate to the particular environment and/or location.
A Grade 6 or higher in GCSE Geography.
Unit 1: Physical Environment (course code: 9GE0/01) Assessment: Written examination: 2 hours, 30% of the qualification and marked out of 90 raw marks Unit 2: Human Environment (Course code: 9GE0/02) Assessment: Written examination: 2 hours, 30% of the qualification and marked out of 90 raw marks. Unit 3: Synoptic Exam (Course code: 9GE0/03) Assessment: Written examination: 1 hour and 45 minutes, 20% of the qualification and marked out of 60 raw marks. A resource booklet (provided as part of the examination) will contain information about the geographical issue. Unit 4: Coursework – Independent Investigation (9GEO/04) The investigation report is internally assessed and externally moderated. The student will produce a written report of approximately 4000 words. It is worth 20% of the qualification and marked out of 70 raw marks.