Head of Department
Matthew Roberts
Head of Humanities
Geography - GCSE
The GCSE Geography specification ensures pupils achieve the following objectives.
They will develop the ability to think creatively by posing questions that relate to geographical processes and concepts. Scientifically collect and record evidence from a range of sources including fieldwork and independently apply geographical knowledge, understanding, skills, and approaches appropriate to real-world contexts.
The specification will allow for pupils to broaden their general Geographical knowledge whilst gaining a solid grasp of local, national, and international issues. It will also prepare all pupils to continue with this successful subject into A level.
GCSE Assessment
Paper 1
In Paper 1 which contributes 35% and is 1hr 30mins in length, the contents and themes will be:
- Landscape and physical processes
- Rural-Urban links
- Tectonic landscapes and hazards
Paper 2
In Paper 2, where the contents will be studied during year 11, again this contributes 35% and is 1hr 30mins in length, the contents and themes will be:
- Weather, climate, and ecosystems
- Development and resource issues
- Social development
Paper 3
Paper 3 will contribute 30% and is 1hr 30mins in length. The paper will assess the pupils’ knowledge and use of fieldwork data and will be in three parts.
