Geography

Assessment

The A level course is composed of 4 distinct areas of study: human geography; physical geography; a synoptic section based on geographical issues; a coursework element (the independent investigation) into which fieldwork* and geographical skills will be incorporated. Paper 1 (physical) 30% Exam comprising of questions on topics 1, 2, 5 and 6. Paper 2 (human) 30% Exam comprising of questions on topics 3, 4, 7 and 8. Paper 3 (synoptic paper) 20% Exam comprising of an assessment on a pre-seen booklet of information linking to all parts of the course. Independent Investigation 20% Coursework