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Units

Please find below the units which are available for this qualification.

Unit A671: Extreme Environments

Unit description	Assessment incl. duration	Weighting
Candidates study two contrasting environments: desert environment and one chosen from polar or mountain environment Where they are found, what they are like, how we use them and what challenges they pose for people.	Written examination 1 hour Section A: Candidates are required to answer two structured questions based on the 'hot desert' areas Section B: Candidates are required to answer two questions based on their chosen extreme environment	25%

Unit A672: You as a Global Citizen

Unit description	Assessment incl. duration	Weighting
Candidates must complete two pieces of work – at least one must involve primary data collection First piece - investigate how consumer decisions may have an impact on people, at a local or global scale Second piece – investigate a local retail area and assess the extent to which this area is sustainable and make suggestions to improve its future sustainability Presentation formats include poems, posters, video, oral and cartoons.	Controlled assessment Externally moderated Tasks will rotate each year Work can be submitted electronically	25%

Unit A673: Similarities and Differences

Unit description	Assessment incl. duration	Weighting
Candidates study a location in the UK that is special to them ('your place') and one non-UK city or region Links between the two locations should be identified and explored This unit includes 'How do you feel about your place?', 'How is it represented by others?' and 'What are the major issues affecting your place at the moment?'.	Written examination 1 hour	25%

Unit A674: Shaping our Fast-changing World

Unit description	Assessment incl. duration	Weighting
Candidates will deal with identifying issues, effects and possible future scenarios Issues covered in this unit will be of global concern and could include population change, our changing planet, trade, aid and superpowers Resources for this unit are available in advance as a pre-release booklet. These may have a physical bias or human bias (or both) There will be a synoptic element to this unit – the skills required can be achieved through the teaching of the three other units and exposure to contemporary materials collected during the course.	Computer-based test or written examination 1 hour	25%

 

Assessment objectives

The assessment objectives are designed to reflect the non-statutory guidelines for Geography A.

Candidates are expected to demonstrate the following in the context of the content described:

AO1

Recall, select and communicate their knowledge and understanding of places, environments and concepts.

AO2

Apply their knowledge and understanding in familiar and unfamiliar contexts.

AO3

Select and use a variety of skills, techniques and technologies to investigate, analyse and evaluate questions and issues.

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