Transcript Assessment in Geography

Assessment in Geography
Starter:
Complete the starter
sheet.
Look at the example
answers and follow the
questions on the sheet.
Learning Objectives:
WALT: about how to answer exam
questions.
WILF:
All: to understand one method of
improving your answers.
Most: to use the example answers
to learn how to improve your
answers.
Some: to use what you have
learned to practice your own
answers.
Mark scheme for question 4b
Describe
the valueprovides
of a named
biome
The biosphere
us with
in providing
goods
and services
goods and
services
This is asking how important the goods
and services are. For example:
This is asking about a
named biome. For
example:
Popular fruits such as mangoes and
pineapples are provided.
The Tropical Rainforest
Describe the value of a named biome
in providing goods and services
Mark scheme for question 3c
Structure of the Earth
Tasks:
1. Spend 6 minutes
making a detailed copy
of this diagram.
2. Answer these
questions:
a) Which is the
thickest layer of
the Earth’s cross
section?
b) Which is the
densest layer of
the cross section?
Climate Change vs.
People and Ecosystems
This person gained three marks for this answer.
In pairs, discuss what they need to do to get 4 marks.
Climate
Change
In pairs,
come up with
threevs.
ways that
people could be affected by climate change.
People and Ecosystems
• You need to mention both people and
ecosystems.
Number of
Megafauna
Groups
S. America has the highest
number of extinctions.
Locations
Africa
has the
highest
number of
surviving
groups.
Using what you have learned…
• On a plain piece of A4 paper create a
poster which includes:
your top 5 tips for exam success.
two methods that you use to revise, and
any tips that you have for revision.
one target for your next assessment.
Battle for the Biosphere
Goods and Services
Restless Earth
Immediate Hazard Response
Describe the value of a named
biome in providing goods and
services
(4 marks)
For either an earthquake or a
volcanic eruption you have
studied, describe the
immediate responses in
managing its impact. (4 marks)
For example: The
rainforest provides us with a
range of goods and services,
including popular fruits such
as mangoes. It also provides
services such as providing
employment. People are
employed to guide tourists
around rainforests.
For example: Safe zones
are created to inform local
residents about which areas are
likely to be affected by
aftershocks. Roads are cleared
to ensure emergency services,
supplies of water, medication
and food can get through to
the areas affected.