Geography Subject Update November 2023

Module 1: Understanding the Assessment Requirements; Module 2: Applying the Levels-Based Mark Scheme; Module 3: Understanding the Marks Given for Each Coursework Exemplar

Developing High Quality GCSE Geography Fieldwork Experiences - discovering how you can do more with less, creating engaging and exciting fieldwork with fewer resources.

• review the synoptic themes and the Paper 3 exam structure including question types, command words and mark schemes • explore the skills needed for the resource booklet about a contemporary, place based geographical issue • discover strategies for preparing your students for the 18-mark and 24-mark ‘evaluate’ questions and demonstrating synoptic thinking • reflect on marked scripts from the 2023 A Level Paper 3 exam.

• review the topics and exam structure in Paper 3, including question types, command words and mark scheme requirements • discover the skills needed for the resource booklet about a place based geographical issue • explore strategies for preparing your students for the final 12-mark ‘justify’ question • reflect on marked scripts from the 2023 Paper 3 exam.

We’ve worked with A level Geography teachers from diverse backgrounds to create 12 new place-context examples aligned to the Pearson Edexcel A level Geography specification. These can be used by learners to study the specification content in context. The suggestions are not compulsory – any similar suitable context can be chosen. These examples are free to download and intentionally and significantly include perspectives of people who are under-represented and historically-marginalised so that all our learners can benefit from this positive representation.

ActiveHub helps you provide your GCSE Geography students with a tailor-made learning experience and builds powerful insights into their progress and areas for support via the Insights Dashboard. As your students complete their quizzes, the results from their work automatically feed into the Insights Dashboard so you can easily identify any learning gaps that need addressing. With a deeper understanding of their needs and progression, you can use the target lessons and exams skills presentations to help fill in the gaps.