Geology Years 10 to 11

Introduction and Overview

Eduqas
Component 1: Geological Principles On-screen examination:

1 hour 15 minutes. 

50% of qualification.

An on-screen assessment consisting of data and stimulus response questions. This assessment requires multiple-choice, short, structured and extended writing answers relating to all the GCSE Geology subject content outlined in this specification.

A data sheet is used in this assessment.

Component 2: Investigative Geology Written examination:

1 hour 30 minutes

50% of qualification A written assessment consisting of data and stimulus response questions.

This assessment requires short, structured and extended writing answers to investigate the geology of an area shown on a simplified geological map.

This assessment is wholly based on the area covered by the geological map.

A data sheet is used in this assessment.

How to support your child

We are sure that you already do many of these things to support your child but here is a useful reminder for you to refer to:

Encourage wider reading
Ask them what they have learnt today
Help them to structure revision for tests and assessments
Make good use of Knowledge organisers
Use revision materials provided to complete practice papers
Ensure homework is complete to the deadline

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