GCSE Geography Assessment
The scheme of assessment will consist of:
75% external assessment through two written papers and an internal controlled assessment component of 25%.
- The papers are divided on a basis of content.
Unit 1 - assesses the core themes in the specification
Unit 2 - assesses the optional themes in the specification
- Each paper has two tiers
Unit 1 (40%) - higher tier targeting grades A* - D (1 hour 45 mins), foundation tier targeting grades C - G (1 hour 45 mins)
Unit 2 (35%) - higher tier targeting grades A* - D (1 hour 15 mins), foundation tier targeting grades C - G (1 hour 15 mins)
- Candidates enter for a single tier and take both units 1 and 2 for that tier.
Unit 3 - Geographical Enquiry (25%) Controlled Assessment
An enquiry based on fieldwork (10%) and a problem solving decision-making exercise (15%).
All candidates will cover the same topics and decisions about tiers will be made during the course.
