Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 Certificate in Geography (KGE0) - Specification and Sample Assessment Material

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Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 Certificate in Geography (KGE0) specification and sample assessment materials outline aims, structure, and assessment for first teaching from September 2012 and first examination in June 2014. The qualification is delivered through a single externally assessed 3-hour examination paper with 180 marks and question types ranging from multiple-choice to practical enquiry. Students complete sections A, B, C and one option in D covering natural environments, people and environments, practical geographical enquiry, and global issues.

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Specification and Sample Assessment Material Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 Certificate in Geography (KGE0) First teaching September 2012 First examination June 2014 Pearson Education Ltd is one of the UK’s largest awarding organisations, offering academic and vocational qualifications and testing to schools, colleges, employers and other places of learning, both in the UK and internationally. Qualifications offered include GCSE, AS and A Level, NVQ and our BTEC suite of vocational qualifications, ranging from Entry Level to BTEC Higher National Diplomas. Pearson Education Ltd administers Edexcel Certificate examinations. Through initiatives such as onscreen marking and administration, Pearson is leading the way in using technology to modernise educational assessment, and to support teachers and learners. References to third-party material made in this specification are made in good faith. We do not endorse, approve or accept responsibility for the content of materials, which maybe subject to change, or any opinions expressed therein. (Material may include textbooks, journals, magazines and other publications and websites.) Authorised by Martin Stretton Prepared by Matt Gregory Publications code: EC030048 All the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2012 Level 1/Level 2 Certificate Geography (KGE0) Specification First teaching September 2012 First examination June 2014 Introduction The Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 Certificate in Geography is designed for use in schools and colleges. It is part of a suite of qualifications offered by Edexcel. Key subject aims The Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 Certificate in Geography enables students to: 􀁸 apply and build on the fundamental building blocks of geographical knowledge 􀁸 actively engage in the process of geographical enquiry to develop as effective and independent learners and as critical and reflective thinkers with enquiring minds 􀁸 develop their knowledge and understanding of geographical concepts and appreciate the relevance of these concepts to our changing world 􀁸 develop a framework of spatial awareness in which to appreciate the importance of the location of places and environments from a local to global scale 􀁸 appreciate that people have different views of, and attitudes to, the world, its environments and its issues 􀁸 develop and apply practical geographical enquiry skills 􀁸 undertake geographical investigations that include both primary and secondary data collection and presentation, analysis and drawing conclusions 􀁸 develop and apply their learning to the real world through fieldwork 􀁸 develop their awareness of global issues and recognise the need for a sustainable future. This Edexcel Certificate in Geography has 120–140 guided learning hours (GLH) . Key features and benefits of the qualification 􀁸 It adds an international dimension to the study of geography. 􀁸 It encourages practical enquiry skills that underpin knowledge and understanding of geography. 􀁸 Assessment is through one externally-assessed examination. 􀁸 It provides a solid basis for progression to GCE AS and Advanced qualificationsin geography, or equivalent qualifications such as BTEC Nationals in Travel and Tourism and land-based subjects. Contents Specification at a glance 1 Qualification content 3 National Qualifications Framework (NQF) criteria 3 Knowledge and understanding 3 Examination Paper 5 Section A – The Natural Environment 6 Section B – People and their Environments 9 Section C – Practical Geographical Enquiry 12 Section D – Global Issues 16 Assessment 19 Summary table of assessment 19 Assessment Objectives and weightings 19 Entering your students for assessment 20 Student entry 20 Forbidden combinations 20 Classification code 20 Access arrangements and special requirements 20 Equality Act 2010 20 Assessing your students 21 Awarding and reporting 21 Language of assessment

FAQs

What is the assessment format for the Edexcel Level 1/Level 2 Certificate in Geography (KGE0)?

Assessment is through one externally assessed 3-hour examination paper set and marked by Edexcel, with a total of 180 marks.

Which sections and topic choices must students complete?

Students complete two of the three topics in Section A, two of the three topics in Section B, develop practical geographical enquiry skills in Section C related to the selected topics, and complete one topic in Section D.

What topics are covered under Section A, Section B, and Section D?

Section A includes River environments, Coastal environments, and Hazardous environments; Section B includes Economic activity and energy, Ecosystems and rural environments, and Urban environments; Section D includes Fragile environments, Globalisation and migration, and Development and human welfare.

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