GCSE Geography Specification A (4030) CA Mark Scheme
Level 1 (1-4 marks)
To reach Level 1, I have:
Understanding Geographical - identified the key ideas/processes
Level 2 (5-8 marks)
I have completed all of Level 1 and I have:
- referred to the key ideas/processes
Level 3 (9-12 marks)
I have completed all of Level 2 and I have: - accurately applied the key ideas/processes in my conclusions - accurately applied the key ideas/processes in my evaluations - described the location of the study area in detail (map and writing with local to national scale).
- explained why each of the
that are relevant to the investigation. - given definitions for the key terms within the investigation. - described the location of the study area (map or writing).
when describing and explaining the purpose of my methods of data collection. - referred to the key ideas/processes within my interpretation of results. - described clearly the location of the study area (map and writing).
- described how I plan to carry out the
- identified a geographical topic for
investigation - given some background to the investigation - listed my data collection methods - evidence that some material/data has been collected as part of a fieldwork investigation.
- I must use ICT for at least
investigation - described each of the methods used to collect data - evidence of the primary data/material collected during the fieldwork - ensured my work is organised and planned. clear ICT presentation within my work presented the findings of my investigation using a range of different and appropriate techniques, which are accurate.
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methods was selected to help me answer the question or hypothesis - demonstrated that my methods of data collection are well planned and the data collected is organised - collected additional data that makes a significant contribution to my investigation. clear ICT presentation within my work presented the findings of my investigation using a wider range of appropriate presentation techniques, which are accurate and some of which are more complex
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Methodology Presentation
one presentation method - presented my work and data collected using simple techniques
Examples: Map for location, table in Word for methods, bar chart and pie chart, photograph or field sketch.
Examples: Imported satellite image/map for location, table in Word for methods, Excel pie Well annotated satellite chart or bar graphs, imported photograph, Examples: scanned field sketch or imported material from image/map for location; located pie charts or bar graphs on base maps; well Web e.g. newspaper article. annotated photographs or field sketches; proportional symbols located on base maps; isolines; scatters; choropleths; cross sections. - written a description for all of my results - written a detailed description for
- written a brief description to go with my data presented E.g. graphs with a description of the trend below - included some reasons to explain what my results show. - used a limited range of geographical terms - written my sentences using capital letters and full stops, as well as other punctuation and grammar - spell checked and proof read my work to make sure it makes sense. - described how useful the methods used to collect data were in helping me answer the hypothesis - described how the methods could have been improved - suggested alternative methods that could have been used to collect data.
and have manipulated the data to show the trends E.g. including percentages, fractions or ratios - written a conclusion which starts with a summary of key findings, which answers the question or hypothesis at the start of the investigation - used geography terms appropriately from the start of my investigation in my final write up. - I have written in full sentences and paragraphs that make sense. - described specific problems with each of my methods and demonstrated how these might have affected the accuracy of my data - explained how improvements to my methods may have improved the accuracy of my results.
all of my results, which includes detailed data analysis - identified links between data sets - written a valid conclusion based on my summary of key results, which answers the hypothesis at the start of the investigation - used a wide range of geography terms appropriately - written in sentences and paragraphs that are clear and logical. My writing is fluent and makes sense.
- described the impact the problems
and QWC ation Interpret
with my methods and results have had on the validity of my conclusions - shown the connections that exist between my methods, results and conclusions.
Evaluation
If I fail to meet Level 1, I will gain zero marks for that section.
