Geography GCSE
The AQA Specification A is studied at Blundell’s and every year around 80% of students choose Geography to study at GCSE. The two examination papers are sat at the end of Year 11.
Students have to complete 3 units:
Unit 1 – Physical Geography (37.5% of GCSE)
Section A
- The Restless Earth
- Rocks, Resources and Scenery
Section B
- Water on the Land
- The Coastal Zone
Assessment = 1 hour 30 minute examination
Students answer three questions, one from Section A and one from Section B, plus free choice of one other
Unit 2 – Human Geography (37.5% of GCSE)
Section A
- Population Change
- Changing Urban Environments
Section B
- The Development Gap
- Tourism
Assessment = 1 hour 30 minute examination
Students answer three questions, one from Section A and one from Section B, plus free choice of one other
Unit 3 – Local Fieldwork Investigation (25% of GCSE)
Controlled Assessment
Maximum word guidance of 2000 for the final report
Recent titles include: ‘To investigate the impact of tourism in Exmouth’