Exam Board: Cambridge Assessment (CA) (9696)
Geography About the course
The Geography syllabus builds upon skills gained at Cambridge IGCSE. Learners widen their knowledge and understanding of the subject, while developing their investigative abilities and their evaluation and decision-making skills. The syllabus is wide-ranging and comprises a variety of options. For example, learners can study topics such as hydrology and fluvial geomorphology, atmosphere and weather, rocks and weathering, population change and settlement dynamics. The syllabus considers a range of environments, from tropical to arid, and learners can also study subjects such as environmental management, global interdependence and economic transition.
Assessment Code
Paper
Duration
Marks
Weighting
AS
A Level
9696/13
Paper 1 - Core Physical Geography Section A: Three data response questions Section B: One structured question from a choice of three
1.5 hrs
60
50%
25%
9696/23
Paper 2 - Core Human Geography Section A: Three data response questions Section B: One structured question from a choice of three
1.5 hrs
60
50%
25%
9696/33
Paper 3 - Advanced Physical Geography Options. Students answer questions on two of the optional topics. Each topic consists of one structured question (10 marks) and a choice of essay questions (20 marks)
1.5 hrs
60
25%
9696/43
Paper 4 - Advanced Human Geography Options. Students answer questions on two of the optional topics. Each topic consists of one structured question (10 marks) and a choice of essay questions (20 marks)
1.5 hrs
60
25%
Characteristics of successful students
Successful students are those who are curious about the world in which we live and have an enquiring mind. The best Geographers understand the interdependence between the various branches of the subject and think and respond with synopticity. Vital to success is being well read, having a strong work ethic and having the desire to keep up to date with a range of current affairs.
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