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February 2025 Geography Subject Update

Subject update | Fri Feb 07 00:00:00 UTC 2025

This update contains useful information, news and advice for Edexcel Geography teachers.

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Geography in the News!
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Geography in the News aims to stimulate discussion about the relevance of geography to our lives and its importance in helping us to make sense of the world around us. In this edition we have selected an article about the recent winter wildfires in Los Angeles, California that examines why they could be set for increase both in intensity and frequency. 

"The Wildfires of California"

This links to: Edexcel GCSE Geography A Topic 2 Weather hazards and climate change; Edexcel GCSE Geography B Topic 1 Hazardous Earth; and Edexcel A level Geography Topic 5 The Water Cycle and Water Insecurity

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NEW: 2024 Exemplar marked for A level 'Independent Investigation' NEA with Principal Moderator Commentary

Based on your feedback we've published a new exemplar marked 'Independent Investigation' NEA with Principal Moderator Commentary from the May/June 2024 series. 
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NEW: Edexcel A Level Geography
Paper 1 and 2 ‘Evaluate’ for 20 marks exemplar answers 2024

Based on your feedback we've published new marked exemplars of A level Geography Paper 1 and Paper 2 'Evaluate' questions for 20 marks with Principal Examiner Commentary from the May/June 2024 series. For each question there is one answer at Level 3 and one at Level 4, with commentaries that detail why they have been placed in each level. 
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Updated: A level Geography AI guidance 

In response to feedback from teachers, we have published guidance to clarify the rules around the use of artificial intelligence in the Pearson Edexcel Geography Non-Examination Assessment (NEA).

Summary  

ChatGPT and other large language models have the capability to be used as research tools but also to generate fieldwork investigations based on simple prompts provided by candidates or carry out analysis of fieldwork information and data provided by candidates. AI has the ability to automate tasks, make predictions, and recognise patterns. It is important that centres, their examination officers, teachers, and candidates have an awareness of what is acceptable use of AI in NEA submissions. Teachers must ensure that any AI use is acceptable before the work is authenticated and submitted. 

Please read the A Level Geography Independent Investigation Artificial Intelligence (AI) Guidance:
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Spring term 2025 PD events  

  • A level Geography Mocks Marking Training – 11 February 205
  • GCSE Geography B: Preparing Students for Paper 3 Making Geographical Decisions - 26 February 2025
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Catch-up: Video recording Edexcel A Level Geography - Preparing Students for Paper 3 Synoptic Investigation

This is a recording of a live event that took place on Monday 27th January

It covers the synoptic themes, the Paper 3 exam structure and guidance on the assessment requirements.

Please note: This is a repeat of the Spring 2024 event held previously but contains updated exemplars from May/June 2024 exams.

Find materials from this event below the video.
A Level Geography Preparing Students for Paper 3 Synoptic Investigation
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GCSE Geography A Teacher Survey - Your feedback on exam duration

We recently did some research into exam duration for GCSE Geography A &B. We had a great response from GCSE Geography B centres and would now like to gather more evidence from GCSE Geography A centres!

We would like to hear the views of GCSE Geography A teachers, so we would be grateful if you could complete our survey about our exam duration. It should take no more than 5 minutes of your time.

This survey closes on 21st February. 

 
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Summer 2025 entry deadline 

Don't forget to make your summer 2025 entries for UK GCSE and A level Geography qualifications by 21 February 2025. Late entries will be charged from 22 February, so make sure that you don't miss this deadline.

The entry deadline for International GCSE and International A level is 21 March 2025.
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Summer 2026 Provisional Timetables  

The Provisional timetables for Summer 2026 will be available on our Provisional timetables web page from Monday 3rd February. 

The feedback window will run until Friday 21st March. Please send any feedback to timetables@pearson.com.  
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Have your say about our Subject Advisor updates

We want to hear from you! Your feedback is important to us, so we’d love to hear your thoughts about our monthly Subject Advisor Updates. Take our short survey and share your thoughts before 14 February to be in with the chance of winning a £20 Amazon voucher*.

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Key dates
Date Activity
16 January Results day for October series (IAL)
23 January Results day for November series (International GCSE)
21 February Entry deadline for May/June exams for UK centres
6 March Results day for January series (IAL)
21 March Entry deadline for May/June exams for International qualifications
10 April Advance Information (pre-release) for IAL Geography Unit 4 May/June
15 May Deadline for submission of A level Geography NEA mark and sample
15 May Deadline for submission of Fieldwork Statement 
14 August A level results day
21 August GCSE results day
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Launched at the end of last year, we already have over 500 members of our new Pearson Edexcel Geography Teachers Group. Created to give teachers delivering our Geography qualifications a private, professional space to discuss teaching and learning ideas, ask general questions and connect with other Pearson Edexcel Geography teachers and your Subject Advisor Jon Wolton. 

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Jon Wolton

Geography

Email :
TeachingGeography@pearson.com
Phone :
+44 (0) 344 463 2535 (Teaching Services team | Mon - Fri, 8am - 5pm GMT)
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