Geography independent investigation form - Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Geography - 9GE0/04

Oct 20, 2026

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Geography independent investigation form for Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Geography (9GE0/04). Collects candidate and centre details, investigation title, how the title links to specification content, and the planned hypothesis or question with sub-questions. Captures investigation focus, planned methodology including qualitative and quantitative approaches, and individual or group data collection. Includes teacher approval, marks and comments, and candidate/assessor declarations covering completion conditions, recorded guidance, and AI use in line with JCQ requirements.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatDOCX

Pages2

Reading Time5 min

AccessFree to download

Candidate details

Investigation plan

Hypothesis and focus

Methodology and data collection

Teacher approval and assessment

Declarations and AI guidance

Geography independent investigation form Candidate name Candidate number Examination Series Centre name Centre number Investigation title How the title links to specification content Planned investigation hypothesis or question/sub-questions Investigation focus – indication of how the enquiry will enable the candidate to address their investigation title and explore their theme in relation to the chosen geographical area. Planned methodology – indication of qualitative and/or quantitative techniques including primary and, if relevant, secondary data collection techniques, indication of the planned sampling strategy or strategies. Individual/Group data collection (Delete as appropriate) Teacher’s approval and comments Teacher signature Date Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Geography 9GE0/04 Centre name: Centre number: Candidate name: Candidate number: Assignment Mark awarded Comments [NB: Comment box expands as you start entering text] Independent Investigation TOTAL /70 Teacher declaration I declare that: any assistance which goes beyond general guidance has been recorded and taken into account when marking the work; otherwise, apart from general guidance given in line with the parameters set out in the specification, the work is solely that of the candidate concerned; the work was completed under the required conditions; signed candidate declarations will be kept on file. I have not solely used AI to mark the learner’s work. Candidate declaration I certify that the work submitted for this assessment is my own. Any use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been clearly referenced and is in line with the JCQ AI Guidance. I understand that false declaration is a form of malpractice. I acknowledge that Pearson may use candidate work for the purposes of standardisation, training, and exemplar material. Assessor name: Date: Candidate signed: Date: Assessor signed: Additional candidate declaration By signing this additional declaration you agree to your work being used to support Professional Development, Online Support and Training of both Centre-Assessors and Pearson Moderators. If you have any concerns please email: HYPERLINK "about:blank" \h emgeography@pearson.com Candidate signed: Date:

FAQs

What sections are required to plan the independent geography investigation?

The form requires the investigation title, how it links to specification content, a planned hypothesis or question with sub-questions, the investigation focus, and the planned methodology including data collection and sampling.

How does the form handle individual versus group investigations?

It includes an “Individual/Group data collection (Delete as appropriate)” area to indicate whether the work is completed individually or in a group.

What declarations must candidates complete, especially regarding AI use?

Candidates must certify the work is their own, clearly reference any AI use in line with JCQ AI Guidance, and acknowledge that false declarations are malpractice.

Oct 20, 2026

Uploaded by jay