Geography

Assessment

A Level Paper 1: 2 hours and 15 minutes written examination – 30% of A Level qualification - Tectonic Processes and Hazards - Coastal Landscapes and Change (including fieldwork questions) - The Water Cycle and Water Insecurity - The Carbon Cycle and Energy Security Paper 2: 2 hours and 15 minutes written examination – 30% of A Level qualification - Globalisation - Regenerating Places (including fieldwork questions) - Superpowers - Global Development and Connections Paper 3: 2 hours and 15 minutes written examination – 20% of A Level qualification You will receive a resource booklet 6 weeks before your exam which will contain information on a geographical issue which will draw from different parts of the course. The exam will assess your overall understanding of three themes which will be developed throughout the course: players, attitudes and actions and futures and uncertainties. Paper 4: Independent Investigation - non-examined coursework – 20% of A level qualification You will produce a written report of 3000-4000 words. You will be expected to formulate your own question for investigation relating to any of the A Level content. You will then be given the opportunity to collect data during a fieldtrip as well as in your own time. The investigation report will evidence independent analysis and evaluation of data, presentation of data findings and extended writing. Fieldwork: All students will be required to take part in a minimum of 4 days of fieldwork for the A Level qualification.