Transcript Improving marks for APPLICATION in the Enquiry

Controlled Assessment – WJEC Geography spec B
Improving marks for
APPLICATION
in the Enquiry
Geographical
concepts!
Links to my
case
studies!
Controlled Assessment – WJEC Geography spec B
Improving marks for APPLICATION in the Enquiry
For the most part, students
receive little or no advice
about AO2 – ‘Application’ in
the guidance sheets
developed in schools to
support the Enquiry
The aim of this CPD session is to
further develop your thinking in order
to maximise opportunities to access
Level 3 in the assessment criteria
Improving marks for APPLICATION in the Enquiry
Controlled Assessment – WJEC Geography spec B
Level 3 – AO2 – Application (see page 31 of the spec):
The candidate is able to..............
 apply their K & U of the Enquiry to their
wider geographical study in relation to .......
geographical ideas / concepts / theories
 make links with other locations (case
studies)
 and then contextualise their
findings to wider geographical
questions
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Controlled Assessment – WJEC Geography spec B
Think of the tasks developed at your school ..........
In your own mind, how is ‘application’ likely to
manifest itself in the introduction / the body of
the Enquiry / the conclusion?
How might the advice given in your guidance
sheets prompt candidates to explore this
aspect of the Enquiry?
How might the advice given in the research
and consolidation phase reinforce the need to
explore ‘application’?
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Controlled Assessment – WJEC Geography spec B
An example......................
Not all coastal management schemes are effective
Hypothesis: “The sea defences between
Cromer and Overstrand are inadequate”
“The sea defences between Cromer and Overstrand are inadequate”
Controlled Assessment – WJEC Geography spec B
With reference to AO2 – Application, I might expect to see
my candidates making brief reference to ........
 the principles of marine erosion / deposition / transportation
.... Is this stretch of coast typical / atypical?
 the principles of sub-aerial processes active within cliffs
.... Is this stretch of coast typical / atypical?
 the range of coastal defence systems available .... Why
have N. Norfolk DC selected specific coastal defence
systems for this location?
 the wider debate about coastal defence strategies across
the UK – “hold the line / retreat from the line” .... What / Why
have NNDC decided to .......?
 case study material looking for similarities (Holderness)
and differences (Hurst Castle Spit) between the locations
 future options and the notion of sustainability
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Now it’s your turn!
All of the tasks listed on the next slide are
currently being developed within centres.
Suggest how you might expect candidates
to reflect ‘application’ in their write-up
Work in small groups (2 / 3), select just one
of the tasks and record your findings
Please be prepared to share your findings
with the wider group.
Controlled Assessment – WJEC Geography spec B
Improving marks for APPLICATION in the Enquiry
“The quality of life for commuters to central
Norwich is higher in the village of Poringland than in
the suburb of Thorpe”
“The diversity and range of shopping services in
Wycombe is greater than in Marlow”
“A wide range of systems have been introduced to
manage the river at Boscastle. The scheme is
welcomed by all residents and visitors”
“Tourism in Ironbridge is managed effectively”
“The redundant Crane industrial site in south-east
Ipswich is ideal for the development of a new
Waitrose and John Lewis retail complex”
Controlled Assessment – WJEC Geography spec B
Improving marks for APPLICATION in the Enquiry
Please share your findings with the wider
group.
A summary of the outcomes will be
published on the WJEC website
Your challenge is to reconsider the
guidance sheets you have already
developed for your Enquiry tasks.
Have you maximised the
opportunities for acquiring Level 3
in AO2?