All candidates sit the three external examinations:
Paper 1 - 1 hour 45 minutes
Candidates answer any three questions out of six. There are two questions set on each of three themes. Questions are structured with gradients of difficulty and are resource based, involving problem solving and free response writing. (75 marks, weighted to 100 marks) 45% of total marks.
Paper 2- 1 hour 30 minutes
Candidates answer all the questions. The paper is based on testing the interpretation and analysis of geographical information and on the application of graphical and other techniques as appropriate. The questions will not require specific information of place. One question is based on a 1:25 000 or 1:50 000 topographical map of a tropical area such as Zimbabwe, the Caribbean or Mauritius. (60 marks) 27.5% of total marks.
Paper 4- 1 hour 30 minutes - Alternative to Coursework
Candidates answer two compulsory questions, completing a series of written tasks based on the three themes (see page 8). The questions involve an appreciation of a range of techniques used in fieldwork studies. Questions test the methodology of questionnaires, observation, counts, measurement techniques and may involve
developing hypotheses appropriate to specific topics. The processing, presentation and analysis of data will be tested. (60 marks) 27.5% of total marks.
IGCSE External Examinations
All candidates sit the three external examinations:
Paper 1 - 1 hour 45 minutes
Candidates answer any three questions out of six. There are two questions set on each of three themes. Questions are structured with gradients of difficulty and are resource based, involving problem solving and free response writing. (75 marks, weighted to 100 marks) 45% of total marks.
Paper 2- 1 hour 30 minutes
Candidates answer all the questions. The paper is based on testing the interpretation and analysis of geographical information and on the application of graphical and other techniques as appropriate. The questions will not require specific information of place. One question is based on a 1:25 000 or 1:50 000 topographical map of a tropical area such as Zimbabwe, the Caribbean or Mauritius. (60 marks) 27.5% of total marks.
Paper 4- 1 hour 30 minutes - Alternative to Coursework
Candidates answer two compulsory questions, completing a series of written tasks based on the three themes (see page 8). The questions involve an appreciation of a range of techniques used in fieldwork studies. Questions test the methodology of questionnaires, observation, counts, measurement techniques and may involve
developing hypotheses appropriate to specific topics. The processing, presentation and analysis of data will be tested. (60 marks) 27.5% of total marks.
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