Preparing for Geog4B
What do you do when you first get the AIB?
What do you do when you first get the AIB? Panic, of course…..and then what?
What is the main issue on this paper?
1 List all words and phrases that you are not sure you understand fully. Then work with class and teachers to make sure you do understand them. Glossary? 2 List all the topics that you have studied which you think might be related synoptically to the information in the AIB. 3 List all your case studies that you thing might be relevant to the exam on this topic.
4 What skills might you use to analyse information in the AIB? 5 What fieldwork skills might be needed to support your study? 6 Which websites have you been directed to?.... 7.....and which other ones might you use, if you have time?
Now, put yourself in my position. Write the questions. They must be: linked to the AIB testing, and not too predictable suitable for differentiating clear to all candidates fair interesting to geographers
The new Geog 4B papers have: The old GGB5 papers had: 60 marks 5 – 7 questions from 4 – 15 marks/question some shorter written answers some skills questions a fieldwork linked question The old GGB5 papers had: 50 marks 3 or 4 questions usually 8 – 15 marks/question (almost) all writing in prose
Top Tips
Top Tips You must know the AIB!!!
Top Tips You must look for links between the AIB and your A Level geography.
Top Tips Be prepared to use and manipulate data. Lifting is a Level 1 skill. Using is a Level 2 skill.
Top Tips If you have a map you must use the scale and you must look for variations between places.
Top Tips When writing your answers be prepared to consider the problem on a short-term and long-term basis.
Top Tips When writing your answers be prepared to consider the problem at a range of scales.
Top Tips When writing your answers be prepared to consider the issue from different points of view.
Top Tips When writing your answers be prepared to consider the issue from different points of view….. unless you are told to write it from a particular point.
Top Tips Plan your time properly.
Plan your time properly. You have 90 mins for 60 marks. Top Tips Plan your time properly. You have 90 mins for 60 marks. i.e. 1 mark = 1.5 mins 10 marks = 15 mins 15 marks = 22 mins ........etc.
Top Tips If you are given maps, photos, etc. you must respond to what they show, not to a stereotype view of that subject!
Good luck!