Synoptic Questions
The synoptic questions aim to test your ability to makes links between all parts of the course.
Lesson Resoruces Including ExamPle Questions
Generic Mark scheme
Level 1: 1-4 marks
• Demonstrates isolated elements of geographical knowledge and understanding, some of which may be inaccurate or irrelevant. (AO1)
• Applies knowledge and understanding of geographical information/ideas, making limited and rarely logical connections/relationships, to produce an interpretation with limited relevance and/or support. (AO2)
• Applies knowledge and understanding of geographical information/ideas to produce an unsupported or generic conclusion, drawn from an argument that is unbalanced or lacks coherence. (AO2)
• Limited synthesis of geographical ideas from across the course of study. (AO2)
Level 2: 5-8 marks
Demonstrates geographical knowledge and understanding, which is occasionally relevant and may include some inaccuracies. (AO1)
• Applies knowledge and understanding of geographical information/ideas with limited but logical connections/relationships to produce a partial interpretation that is supported by some evidence but has limited coherence. (AO2)
• Applies knowledge and understanding of geographical information/ideas to come to a conclusion, partially supported by an unbalanced argument with limited coherence. (AO2)
• Argument partially synthesises some geographical ideas from across the course of study, but lacks meaningful connections. (AO2)
Level 3: 9-12 marks
• Demonstrates geographical knowledge and understanding, which is mostly relevant and accurate. (AO1)
• Applies knowledge and understanding of geographical information/ideas to find some logical and relevant connections/relationships to produce a partial but coherent interpretation that is supported by some evidence. (AO2)
• Applies knowledge and understanding of geographical information/ideas to come to a conclusion, largely supported by an argument that may be unbalanced or partially coherent. (AO2)
• Argument synthesises some geographical ideas from across the course of study, making some meaningful connections. (AO2)
Level 4: 13-16 mark
Demonstrates accurate and relevant geographical knowledge and understanding throughout. (AO1)
• Applies knowledge and understanding of geographical
information/ideas to find fully logical and relevant connections/relationships to produce a full and coherent interpretation that is supported by evidence. (AO2)
• Applies knowledge and understanding of geographical information/ideas to come to a rational, substantiated conclusion, fully supported by a balanced argument that is drawn together coherently. (AO2)
• Argument comprehensively and meaningfully synthesises geographical ideas from across the course of study throughout the response. (AO2)
• Demonstrates isolated elements of geographical knowledge and understanding, some of which may be inaccurate or irrelevant. (AO1)
• Applies knowledge and understanding of geographical information/ideas, making limited and rarely logical connections/relationships, to produce an interpretation with limited relevance and/or support. (AO2)
• Applies knowledge and understanding of geographical information/ideas to produce an unsupported or generic conclusion, drawn from an argument that is unbalanced or lacks coherence. (AO2)
• Limited synthesis of geographical ideas from across the course of study. (AO2)
Level 2: 5-8 marks
Demonstrates geographical knowledge and understanding, which is occasionally relevant and may include some inaccuracies. (AO1)
• Applies knowledge and understanding of geographical information/ideas with limited but logical connections/relationships to produce a partial interpretation that is supported by some evidence but has limited coherence. (AO2)
• Applies knowledge and understanding of geographical information/ideas to come to a conclusion, partially supported by an unbalanced argument with limited coherence. (AO2)
• Argument partially synthesises some geographical ideas from across the course of study, but lacks meaningful connections. (AO2)
Level 3: 9-12 marks
• Demonstrates geographical knowledge and understanding, which is mostly relevant and accurate. (AO1)
• Applies knowledge and understanding of geographical information/ideas to find some logical and relevant connections/relationships to produce a partial but coherent interpretation that is supported by some evidence. (AO2)
• Applies knowledge and understanding of geographical information/ideas to come to a conclusion, largely supported by an argument that may be unbalanced or partially coherent. (AO2)
• Argument synthesises some geographical ideas from across the course of study, making some meaningful connections. (AO2)
Level 4: 13-16 mark
Demonstrates accurate and relevant geographical knowledge and understanding throughout. (AO1)
• Applies knowledge and understanding of geographical
information/ideas to find fully logical and relevant connections/relationships to produce a full and coherent interpretation that is supported by evidence. (AO2)
• Applies knowledge and understanding of geographical information/ideas to come to a rational, substantiated conclusion, fully supported by a balanced argument that is drawn together coherently. (AO2)
• Argument comprehensively and meaningfully synthesises geographical ideas from across the course of study throughout the response. (AO2)