Cambridge IGCSE Geography
These suggest the type of fieldwork or coursework that teachers might consider introducing. The ‘Route to Geographical Enquiry’ that is used in the Cambridge syllabus has been adapted for use in the classroom and a world map illustrates 16 different coursework titles that could be used in schools in different countries of the world. Guidance is also given with ideas on how to carry out coursework in four topics – the CBD, Rivers, Tourism and the Weather. A fieldwork checklist is provided for teachers and students to ensure that complete coverage prepares students for coursework. With Health and Safety such an important part of planning and carrying out coursework, a page is devoted to different topics and safety issues in each that should be considered. Paper 4 is taken by students as a written examination instead of carrying out coursework and/or fieldwork. Although the majority of Centres do choose Paper 4 as an alternative to coursework, it is important that teachers try to carry out some local fieldwork and Part C encourages this. Two examples of exam-style questions are provided; these are repeated on the Student CD with lines for writing.
Part D: Preparing for Examinations
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This part of the book looks at sample questions taken from previous examination papers along with possible answers and illustrations of how they might be marked. For Paper 1 the focus is on marking case studies as these count for 21 out of 75 marks on this paper. For each of the three Themes, one example question is provided. Each question is followed by three answers of different quality with a commentary on how they might be marked. For Paper 2 a few selected questions that cover a range of skills are provided with various answers of different quality. A commentary on the possible marking follows. For Paper 4 one whole question is provided and, again, a range of sample answers are followed by a commentary on their strengths and limitations.
The Student CD This is provided with the textbook and includes the following: Outline maps: These are always useful for teachers to use with several tasks. Eleven outline maps are provided covering the major regions of the world. In addition a sheet of triangular graph paper is provided as this is difficult to obtain in many countries. Student sheets: Photocopiable extension and support sheets are provided. Examples of exam-style questions: all the sample questions from Parts A, B and C are provided with lines to write on so that students can practise answering them as they would in an examination situation. Glossary: The glossary used in the textbook is repeated here for reference.
The Teacher CD This can be purchased separately from the textbook and Student CD. It contains answers to all the Tasks and exam-style questions in parts A, B and C. It also contains advice on teaching the syllabus, including sample schemes of work and lesson plans.