Join us on our journey…. GCSE Geography
WJEC Eduqas Specification B Join us on our journey…. Exam Board: WJEC Eduqas Specification B
What will the course cover? Join us on our journey…. What will the course cover? Theme 1 Changing places/Changing Economies: Urbanisation in global cities, Urban and rural processes and change in the UK, Global perspective on development issues. Up to date relevant specification. Very current.
Join us on our journey…. Theme 2 Changing environments – Coasts, Rivers, Weather and Climate, Climate Change. 4 physical
Join us on our journey…. Theme 3 Environmental challenges - Ecosystems – function and threat, Water resources and management, Desertification.
Assessment overview – 100% Exam Join us on our journey…. Assessment overview – 100% Exam Exam Unit title Method of Assessment When? Weighting 1 Investigating Geographical Issues External exam (1hr 45 mins) End of Year 11 40% 2 Problem Solving Geography External exam (1hr 30 mins) 30% 3 Applied Fieldwork Enquiry Everyone sits the same exam. No tiered entry. Each exam covers different skills
Join us on our journey…. KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Join us on our journey…. APPLICATION – THINK LIKE GEOGRAPHERS Year 10 – Galleon Beach report
Join us on our journey…. FIELDWORK – compulsory Maths – need a calculator in lessons
Fieldwork - key component in GCSE Geography. Join us on our journey…. Fieldwork - key component in GCSE Geography. Compulsory for all students – must attend the fieldwork days. Details to be confirmed
How can you support your child? Join us on our journey…. How can you support your child? Check homework - set weekly. Read / watch news eg. Hurricane Irma Read maps – plan routes, location / place / space. ‘Think like a geographer’