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It defines aims and objectives, links learning to fieldwork as an essential core element, and structures content around key questions. Assessment is summarized across three linear units: two written examination units covering core themes and options, and a final fieldwork enquiry non-examination assessment requiring a written report based on WJEC-set questions. Teaching starts in 2016 with first award from 2018.","GCSE  \nWJEC GCSE in  \nGEOGRAPHY  \nAPPROVED BY QUALIFICATIONS WALES  \nSPECIFICATION  \nTeaching from 2016 For award from 2018  \nVersion 2 January 2019  \nThis Qualifications Wales regulated qualification is not available to centres in England.  \nSUMMARY OF AMENDMENTS  \n\n| Version | Description | Page number |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| 2 | 'Making entries' section has been amended to clarify resit rules and carry forward of NEA marks. | 32 |\n\nWJEC GCSE in GEOGRAPHY  \nFor teaching from 2016  \nFor award from 2018  \nThis specification meets the GCSE Qualification Principles which set out the requirements for all new or revised GCSE specifications developed to be taught in Wales from September 2016.  \nPage  \nSummary of assessment 2  \n1. Introduction 3  \n1.1 Aims and objectives 3  \n1.2 Prior learning and progression 4  \n1.3 Equality and fair access 5  \n1.4 Welsh Baccalaureate 5  \n1.5 Welsh perspective 5  \n2. Subject content 6  \n2.1 Unit 1 7  \n2.2 Unit 2 14  \n2.3 Unit 3 21  \n3. Assessment 28  \n3.1 Assessment objectives and weightings 28  \n3.2 Arrangements for non-examination assessment 29  \n4. Technical information 32  \n4.1 Making entries 32  \n4.2 Grading, awarding and reporting 32  \nAppendix A Use of mathematics and statistics in geography 33  \nAppendix B Definitions for global cities, NICs and LICs 35  \nAppendix C List of suitable countries in South Asia and  \nsub-Saharan Africa 36  \nGCSE GEOGRAPHY (Wales) SUMMARY OF ASSESSMENT  \n\n| Unit 1: Changing Physical and Human Landscapes\u003Cbr>Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes\u003Cbr>40% of qualification 83 marks |\n| --- |\n| Section A: Core Themes\u003Cbr>Two structured, data response questions assessing Core Theme 1 (Landscapes and Physical Processes) and Core Theme 2 (Rural-urban Links) .\u003Cbr>Section B: Options\u003Cbr>One structured question (from a choice of two) assessing either Theme 3 (Tectonic Landscapes and Hazards) or Theme 4 (Coastal Hazards and their Management) . These themes provide additional breadth of study for the content assessed in the core themes.\u003Cbr>Assessment will be by data response questions.\u003Cbr>Some questions will require extended responses. |\n| Unit 2: Environmental and Development Issues\u003Cbr>Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes\u003Cbr>40% of qualification 83 marks |\n| Section A: Core Themes\u003Cbr>Two structured, data response questions assessing Core Theme 5 (Weather, Climate and Ecosystems) and Core Theme 6 (Development and Resource Issues) .\u003Cbr>Section B: Options\u003Cbr>One structured question (from a choice of two) assessing either Theme 7 (Social Development Issues) or Theme 8 (Environmental Challenges) . 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