Geography at Mascalls Academy is a popular subject which encourages students to engage with the relationship between human populations and the physical environment we inhabit. A-Level Geography content is divided into four areas of study: Area of Study 1: Dynamic Landscapes Area of Study 2: Dynamic Places Area of Study 3: Physical Systems and Sustainability Area of Study 4: Human Systems and Geopolitics
Students must have studied the subject at GCSE. You must meet the specific requirements for the subject and, as a minimum, achieve at least 5 GCSEs at level 5 or above, including English and Maths.
The A Level is assessed across two years, with exams being taken at the end of the course. There are three written examinations. Two of these examinations assess students on the four areas of study, they are out of 105 marks each and worth 30% each towards the final grade. The third written examination is a synoptic assessment of geographical skills, knowledge and understanding drawn from any part of the course. It is worth 20% towards the final grade. The final assessment is the Non-Examination Assessment (NEA). This is an independent investigation where you will produce a written report of 3000–4000 words. It is worth 20% of your final grade.
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| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Maidstone Road, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, TN12 6LT |
Geography at Mascalls Academy is a popular subject which encourages students to engage with the relationship between human populations and the physical environment we inhabit. A-Level Geography content is divided into four areas of study: Area of Study 1: Dynamic Landscapes Area of Study 2: Dynamic Places Area of Study 3: Physical Systems and Sustainability Area of Study 4: Human Systems and Geopolitics
Students must have studied the subject at GCSE. You must meet the specific requirements for the subject and, as a minimum, achieve at least 5 GCSEs at level 5 or above, including English and Maths.
The A Level is assessed across two years, with exams being taken at the end of the course. There are three written examinations. Two of these examinations assess students on the four areas of study, they are out of 105 marks each and worth 30% each towards the final grade. The third written examination is a synoptic assessment of geographical skills, knowledge and understanding drawn from any part of the course. It is worth 20% towards the final grade. The final assessment is the Non-Examination Assessment (NEA). This is an independent investigation where you will produce a written report of 3000–4000 words. It is worth 20% of your final grade.
