Introduction The new Geography AQA specification has only one tier of entry. The questions in the exam paper are broken down into short responses worth 1-2 marks, and gradually increase in their complexity to a maximum of 9-mark questions. There is a large written-element to the course and therefore requires pupils to be confident in their written English. There is a variety of question styles used throughout the paper and pupils will be required to apply their knowledge and understanding of key geographical issues throughout. In the specification content, pupils are required to study case studies and examples. Case studies are broader in context and require greater breadth and depth of knowledge and understanding. Examples are more focused on a specific event or situation, are smaller in scale and do not cover the same degree of content. Geography - AQA
History - Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Introduction What will pupils learn? The History IGCSE content is brilliantly diverse in its range of topics and should have something to appeal to all students. The course focuses mainly on 20th-Century history, beginning with an investigation into Stalin’s brutal dictatorship and control of the USSR from 1924-53. Year 10 then goes on to look at domestic history in the USA 1945-73, with heavy emphasis on the civil rights movement. Pupils in Year 11 study the Vietnam War and the development of medicine from the mid19th Century to the introduction of the NHS. The course supports pupils in investigating key concepts such as totalitarianism and democracy. Many themes provide opportunities to discuss current national and global issues. The course is superb for providing transferable skills such as improving literacy, learning to construct arguments, writing convincingly and analysing a huge
range of source material to synthesise and evaluate arguments. History is a popular and highly regarded subject at GCSE, A Level and university. It develops skills which are appropriate for a wide range of degree courses. History leads to a wide range of careers: e.g. the media, journalism, law, accountancy, business and finance, management, education and the Civil Service. Who should take this course? This course will suit pupils who enjoy studying humanity, the world, and thinking about the past and our future. There are many opportunities to relate events being studied to current affairs so pupils who are interested in politics, economics and international relations are likely to find History stimulating. History provides a superb platform for a wide range of careers such as law, politics, work in the media or management.
Students are required to develop and demonstrate a range of geographical skills, including cartographic, graphical, numerical and statistical skills, through
their study of the specification. Who should take this course?
This course is for you if you are interested in developing the knowledge, skills and understanding to make sense of the world. It will give you an understanding of the physical processes of the natural world and an appreciation of the diversity of people who live and work in it. The course comprises relevant and up-to- date content and valuable skills to help solve the challenges facing society and the environment. Study geography to gain a global perspective for the future which could include careers in travel and tourism, mapping and analysis, weather and climate, environmental and countryside protection, planning and the built environment, geoscience and government policy.
Examination
Examination
Paper 1: 35% Living with the Physical Environment (1hr 30mins)
Paper 2: 35% Challenges in the Human Environment (1hr 30mins)
Paper 3: 30% Geographical Applications (1hr 15mins)
1.Depth Studies 1 hour 30 minute written paper, worth 50% of total GCSE. This paper looks at the two depth studies chosen: Dictatorship & Conflict in the USSR, 1924-53 and A Divided Union: Civil Rights in the USA, 1945-74
2. Investigation & Breadth Studies 1 hour 30 minutes Written Paper, worth 50% of total GCSE. This paper covers a historical investigation into the Vietnam Conflict, 1945-75 and a breadth study looking at Changes in Medicine, c1848-c1948
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The challenge of natural hazards The living world
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Urban issues and challenges The changing economic world
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Issue evaluation
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• Geographical skills Pre-release resources booklet made available 12 weeks before Paper 3 exam
Physical landscapes in the UK Geographical skills
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The challenge of resource management
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