PAPER ANALYSIS;

EXAM PAPER ANALYSIS

This attempts to explain the paper content and structure for the forthcoming exam. Where a reference is made to a syllabus unit, please refer to the Guide to Syllabus Content also to be found on the Upper Sixth page.

EXAM PAPER	SECTION	DESCRIPTION
Module GGO1 1 ½ hours		Geographical Skills. Decision Making Exercise based on a core topic.
Module GGO2 1 ½ hours	Section A 1 structured question from a choice of 3 on investigation skills.	Examines rivers fieldwork, under the Physical Investigation area. Usually 25 marks.
	Section B 1 resource based question from a choice of 2 on investigative work	Data response from a choice of Units I, III and V. (See Syllabus Guide for detail)

Module GGO3 1 ½ hours Based upon Units I, III and V	Section A	1 data response question from a choice of 2. 20 marks.
	Section B	1 structured short essay question from a choice of 3. 15 marks.
	Section C	1 structured short essay question from a choice of 3. 15 marks.
Module GGO4 1 ½ hours Based upon Units II, IV and VI.	Section A	1 structured essay question from a choice of 4. 25 marks.
Module GGO4 1 ½ hours Based upon Units II, IV and VI.	Section B	1 free response essay from a choice of 2. 25 marks.

Module GGO5 1 ½ hours	Section A	Coasts and Glaciation. 1 compulsory data response. 25 marks.
	Section B	1 structured essay from a choice of 3. 25 marks.
Module GGO8 1 ½ hours	Section A	Historical Rural and Urban Landscapes of England & Wales. 1 compulsory data response. 25 marks.
Module GGO8 1 ½ hours	Section B	1 structured essay from a choice of 3. 25 marks.