文档介绍：GA Conference, Guildford, March 2021 The New Sixth-Form Geography Viv Pointon
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The role of the sixth-form
P concept of the North/South divide, and its relationship to the development continuum. [in option on development and globalisation]
Edexcel A2: Whole topic on ‘Bridging the development gap’ – causes, consequences, and reduction.
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The new A levels: HE perspective
In physical geography:
will find little new learning
possibly less basic geomorphology and scientific analysis
In human geography:
will find aspects of cultural turn
greater awareness of issues
better preparation
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The new A levels: assessment
Some very traditional styles and some new approaches
Issues analysis or DME papers
No coursework but fieldwork required (by QCA) at both AS and A2
Fieldwork questions are likely to be predictable and answers learned
Limited research opportunities
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The new A levels: assessment
AQA
CCE
EDX
OCR
WJE
Compulsory AS questions
some
most
some
none
all
Compulsory A2 questions
some
some
some
none
some
Multiple choice
x
x
x
x
Data response questions
Short mark questions (1 or 2 marks)
few
x
Longer mark questions (c. 10 marks)
Decision-making or issue analysis
x
Individual research – field based
Individual research – secondary data
x
opt.
x
Number of essays (30 minutes or more)
1
dme
2+
4
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Pre-release information
x
x
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Assessment continuum
straight-forward challenging
OCR AQA Edexcel
CCEA WJEC
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The new A levels: assessment
Schools’ perspective:
continuing or greater teaching to the exam questions
may require narrower range of skills
HE perspective:
students may be less prepared for independent learning
fewer research skills
less understanding of referencing
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Comparison of assessment: coasts
With reference to one or more named examples, explain how management schemes in coastal areas c