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Geography GCSE
Why Choose GCSE Geography?
Geography at Lostock Hall Academy is a very popular option. Pupils achieve good results from Geography, and many pupils go on to college and continue to study it there. The study of GCSE Geography can help you to:
- Gain knowledge of your world and an understanding of current events.
- Appreciate different cultures in this country and in other parts of the world
- Become aware of physical (natural) and human environments.
- Develop a range of useful skills. These include map reading, graph and diagram drawing and interpretation, problem solving, data collection, decision-making, and role-play. The use of ICT is also encouraged and developed.
The GCSE course followed is The AQA syllabus A. The exam consists of two written papers and one piece of controlled assessment.
Paper 1 – 37.5% of the marks. This is completed in the June of Year 10.
The Restless Earth (Tectonic Activity)
The CoastalZone
Water on the Land
Paper 2 – 35% of the marks. This is completed in the June of Year 11.
Population Change
Changing Urban Environments
Tourism
Controlled Assessment - 25% of the marks.
This is completed either in the June of Year 10 or the September of year 11 depending on the question posed by the exam board. It is imperative that pupils do not miss any of these sessions, or they could be at a disadvantage.
A geographical investigation of approximately 2000 words is produced based on either a River Study or an Urban Study. Each year group will be different because the exam board changes the questions each year.
Career Implications
Geographers are among the most employable of people. The skills and knowledge acquired are much sought after by employers. Geography provides experience of a variety of general skills including written and oral presentation, teamwork, problem-solving, numeracy, computing, graphics, mapping, survey methods and research skills. Geographers are adaptable and can be easily trained, whilst their broad understanding and range of approaches to the world and its problems are relevant to many different jobs.
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