Why choose Geography at GCSE?

2008 – 82% of Kenilworth

Geography pupils achieved an A* to

C grade

2009 – 79% of Kenilworth Geography

pupils achieved an A* to C grade

- About the world around you

- To use your drawing skills in making effective maps, diagrams and graphs.

- How to discuss and address large scale problems (eg: global warming, poverty, pollution etc.)

Whilst studying GCSE Geography you will learn:

- A sense of environmental responsibility

- How to carry out valuable and accurate fieldwork

Rivers and CoastsPopulation & SettlementNatural HazardsEconomic development

You will undertake fieldwork and trips

You will research one of the following topics:DiseaseTradeEcosystemsSportFashionEnergyNew TechnologiesCrimeTourism

You will study the following topics…….

How will I be taught?

You will not be working in the way you have worked in Year 9 this year. It is traditional

teaching methods rather than learning through the news, but a knowledge of what is happening in the world right now will help

you a lot.

There are two tiers of entry –

Higher tier (A* – D)

Foundation tier (C – G)

Field Trips

Currently the GCSE residential trip is to

Swanage, Dorset. It lasts for 3 days and all students are

expected to attend.

How will you be assessed? Your Geography GCSE is made up of three parts:

This makes up 25% of your final mark. There are two pieces of work that need to be done.One piece is 1200 words long and is based on a fieldtrip.The other piece of work is 800 words long and you get to choose a title from a list of topics.

Part 1 – Controlled assessment (the new name for coursework)

Part 2 – Exam 1 – Decision Making

This is worth 25% of your grade and is an decision making exam based on the work done in lessons.

Part 3 – Exam 2 – Key Themes

This exam is worth 50% and tests your knowledge and understanding of the issues studied.