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At IGCSE level, we develop the following knowledge and understanding in our students:
- an understanding of the processes which affect physical and human environments
- an understanding of location on a local, regional and global scale
- the ability to use and understand geographical data and information
- an understanding of how communities around the world are affected and constrained by different environments.
Teaching Themes
Key Theme 1 – Population & Settlement
Key Theme 2 – The Natural Environment
Key Theme 3 – Economic Development and use of Resources
Assessment
Paper 1 – 1hr 45 mins – Based on key themes. May of G10 - 45% of grade
Paper 2 – 1hr 30 mins – Assessing geographical skills. May of G10 – 27.5% of grade
Coursework – 2000 words and based on a field visit (Berlin or Spain) 27.5% of grade
Below is a link where you can find the 2022 IGCSE geography 0460 syllabus.
https://www.cambridgeinternational.org/Images/414139-2020-2022-syllabus.pdf
If you have any further comments or questions regarding these changes, please do email me at podbury_m@intst.net.
Grade 9 - Curriculum Grid
Half Term 1 |
Half Term 2 |
Half Term 3 |
Half Term 4 |
Half Term 5 |
Half Term 6 |
Population |
Settlement |
G9 Mock Exams Settlement |
Coastal Processes |
Fieldwork to Spain & Coursework Write – Up 2000 words worth 27.5% of the total grade |
Coursework completed & Start Work on Rivers |
Grade 10 - Curriculum Grid
Half Term 1 |
Half Term 2 |
Half Term 3 |
Half Term 4 |
Half Term 5 |
Half Term 6 |
Hazards |
Weather & Climate & Biomes |
G10 Mock Exams Economic Development |
Economic Development |
IGCSE Final Exams |
IGCSE Final Exams |