Course

Course Summary

Credit Type:

Exam

ACE ID:

CAIE-0017

Organization's ID:

Geography 9696

Organization:

Cambridge Assessment International Education

Location:

International

Length:

AS Level: 3 hours; A Level: 3 hours.

Dates Offered:

Credit Recommendation & Competencies

Level	Credits (SH)	Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate	3	Introduction to Human Geography
Lower-Division Baccalaureate	3	Introduction to Physical Geography
Upper-Division Baccalaureate	3	Geography

Credit is recommended for examinees scoring "E" or higher on either AS or A Level Exams. This exhibit is being recommended for a total of nine semester hours for students who complete both the AS and A level exams. For examinees completing the AS level exam, six semester hours in Introduction to Human and Physical Geography is recommended. For students taking the A level exam, an additional three semester hours in the upper division is recommended.

Description

Objective:

The AS Geography examination consists of two components. Paper 1 covers core physical geography over 1 hour and 30 minutes, via structured questions (non-multiple choice) requiring data response. Paper 2 covers core human geography over 1 hour and 30 minutes, via structured questions requiring data response.
The A Level Geography examination requires two additional components. Paper 3 allows 1 hour and 30 minutes to respond to structured and essay questions on advanced physical geography topics. Paper 4 allows 1 hour and 30 minutes for responses to structured and essay questions on advanced human geography. Marks from Papers 1 & 2 at the AS Level are carried over and combined with Papers 3 & 4 to comprise the complete A Level.

Skills Measured:

There are four assessment objectives. 1) Students are evaluated on the ability to give definitions and explanations of relevant geographical terms and concepts; show working knowledge of relevant principles, theories and models; recall accurately the location and character of places and environments; and show knowledge of physical and human processes and factors. 2) Students must demonstrate they understand the complex and interactive nature of physical and human environments; understand how processes bring changes in systems, distributions and environments; recognize the significance of the similarities and differences between places, environments and people; recognize the significance of spatial scale and time scale; and apply geographical knowledge and understanding to unfamiliar contexts.
3) Students must interpret a variety of types of geographical data and sources and recognize their limitations; use geographical data to identify trends and patterns; use diagrams and sketch maps to illustrate geographical features; demonstrate skills of analysis and synthesis of geographical information; and communicate geographical evidence, ideas and arguments.
4) Students must also assess the effects of geographical processes and change on physical and human environments; evaluate the relative success or failure of initiatives; assess how the viewpoints of different groups of people, potential conflicts of interest and other factors interact in the management of physical and human environments; and critically evaluate geographical principles, theories and models.

Students in Cambridge International AS Level Geography study the following topics:
Core Physical Geography
• Hydrology and fluvial geomorphology
• Atmosphere and weather
• Rocks and weathering
Core Human Geography
• Population
• Migration
• Settlement dynamics

Candidates for Cambridge International A Level Geography study the AS Level topics
and two options from:
Advanced Physical Geography Options
• Tropical environments
• Coastal environments
• Hazardous environments
• Hot arid and semi-arid environments
and two options from:
Advanced Human Geography Options
• Production, location and change
• Environmental management
• Global interdependence
• Economic transition

Instruction & Assessment