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It details the weighting and timings for Paper 1, Paper 2, and Paper 3, emphasizing the importance of Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar (SPaG) and specialist terminology. Paper 1 and 2 are written examinations of 1 hour and 30 minutes each, contributing 35% to the overall GCSE grade, with 88 marks available including SPaG. Paper 3, worth 30% of the GCSE, is a shorter written examination of 1 hour and 15 minutes with 76 marks, including 6 for SPaG, and will feature pre-released material 12 weeks prior. Key topics covered in the examinations include 'Living with the Physical Environment,' encompassing Natural Hazards (Tectonic Hazards, Weather Hazards, and Climate Change), and 'Challenges of the Human Environment,' focusing on Urban challenges in LIC/NEE (Rio de Janeiro) and HIC (Liverpool) contexts. The document also provides a list of useful resources such as revision guides, knowledge organizers, and unit check lists, as well as recommended websites including the Rainford Geography Twitter and Facebook pages, and BBC Bitesize – AQA Geography. Crucial revision tips are provided, advocating for an immediate start to revision by creating resources like flashcards and mind maps, focusing on Year 10 content first and progressing chronologically. It also encourages attendance at revision tutorials and the effective use of sample papers and mark schemes available on Connect. The document is designed to guide students in their preparation for the AQA GCSE Geography qualification, ensuring they are aware of the assessment requirements and key subject matter.","| Geography-Exam Board: AQA |\n| --- |\n| Subject Overview (coursework/exam split, timings, weightings etc.):\u003Cbr>Paper 1 and 2:\u003Cbr>Each paper is a written examination of 1 hour and 30 minutes.\u003Cbr>88 marks available (including 3 marks for Spelling, Punctuation and Grammar (SPaG) and specialist terminology.\u003Cbr>Each paper is worth 35% of the GCSE.\u003Cbr>Paper 3:\u003Cbr>This paper is a written examination of 1 hour and 15 minutes.\u003Cbr>76 marks available (including 6 marks for SPaG) .\u003Cbr>This paper will have Pre-Released Material available 12 weeks before the exam.\u003Cbr>This paper is worth 30% of the GCSE. |\n| Examination Y10 Summer 2021 Key Topics:\u003Cbr>Living with the Physical Environment – Key topics include:\u003Cbr>Natural Hazards (Tectonic Hazards, Weather Hazards and Climate Change)\u003Cbr>Challenges of the Human Environment – Key topics include:\u003Cbr>Urban challenges in an LIC/NEE – Rio de Janiero; and HIC – Liverpool |\n| Useful websites:\u003Cbr>Rainford Geography Twitter page- @RainfordGeography\u003Cbr>Rainford Geography Facebook page\u003Cbr>BBC Bitesize – AQA Geography |\n| Useful resources:\u003Cbr>CPG GCSE Geography (AQA 9-1) Revision Guide\u003Cbr>Knowledge organisers by topic – available in the department and on Connect Unit Check Lists – available in department and on Connect |\n| Useful revision tips:\u003Cbr>Start revision NOW – start making revisable resources such as flash cards, mind maps, knowledge organisers. 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