This document provides information about the GCSE Geography course offered at Abbeyfield School, including example careers of people who studied Geography, the skills developed in the course, exam board and structure, topics covered, and reasons for choosing Geography. The course covers both physical and human geography topics like weather, climate, rivers, coasts, urban issues, development, and industry. Students are assessed through two exams and a controlled assessment consisting of a fieldwork study and cross-unit task.

1. GCSE Geography You’d be lost without it! WJEC B course from September 2010 Abbeyfield School http://abbeyfieldhumanities.blogspot.com

3. Choose Geography!

10. How will you be assessed in Geography? Students are scheduled to sit a total of two exam papers (resits in June 2012 are available). (Foundation Tier = C – G grade) (Higher Tier = A* - D grade) 25% (15%) (10%) 18 hours – controlled and completed in school Controlled Assessment Year 10 Study (15%) Year 11 Cross Unit task (10%) 5 45% 2 hours Paper 3 Exam + problem solving (foundation or higher tier) 3 30% 1 hour Paper 1 Exam (foundation or higher tier) 1 Weighting Duration Title