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Assessment Specifications
Level 1 Geography 2023
(Updated in March 2023)
General information
Domain |
Geography |
Method of assessment |
Written examination |
Standards |
Information relating to all achievement standards
Candidates are required to:
- use specific information and / or case studies to illustrate their answers
- use any combination of text, graphs, diagrams, maps, or annotated sketches that might be appropriate
- demonstrate their knowledge of key geographic concepts.
Language used in each question will unpack words in the achievement standard, as shown in the attached pdf exemplar (PDF, 152KB).
The simplified language and layout should help candidates provide more succinct responses.
The change will not affect the content being taught.
Equipment
Candidates are advised to bring coloured pencils, a calculator, and a ruler.
Candidates should use coloured pencils in their diagrams / maps. Annotations on these diagrams / maps must be in pen. Any written work done in pencil will not be eligible for reconsideration.
Specific information for individual achievement standards
Standard |
91007 |
Title |
Demonstrate geographic understanding of environments that have been shaped by extreme natural event(s) |
Version |
3 |
Number of credits |
4 |
There will be ONE question with multiple parts, which will be linked.
Candidates will be expected to:
- provide answers in written and annotated diagram and / or map(s) form, linking ideas across answers
- refer to a specific case study or studies.
Candidates will be given a list of concepts from which to choose.
Standard |
91008 |
Title |
Demonstrate geographic understanding of population concepts |
Version |
3 |
Number of credits |
4 |
There will be ONE question with multiple parts, which will be linked.
Candidates will be given a list of concepts from which to choose.
Supporting case study evidence may come from countries and / or regions within a country.
Standard |
91010 |
Title |
Apply concepts and basic geographic skills to demonstrate understanding of a given environment |
Version |
2 |
Number of credits |
4 |
There will be ONE question with multiple parts.
The examination will consist of activities and questions based on a range of geographic resources provided in a separate resource booklet, and will assess a range of skills, conventions, and given concepts.
In 2023, the geographic environment will be an overseas setting.
Refer to the key geographic concepts.