BEST PERFORMANCE

• The candidate is able to recall a wide range of specific detail relating to the hypothesis and uses relevant specialised geographical terms accurately.

• Understanding is evident throughout as the candidate is able to draw detailed conclusions that are fully consistent with the evidence presented.

BEST PERFORMANCE

• The candidate is able to apply their knowledge and understanding to the Enquiry to their wider geographical study in relation to geographical ideas, concepts and theories and to other locations.

• They are able to contextualise the findings of the Enquiry in relation to wider geographical questions.

BEST PERFORMANCE

• Across all phases of the Enquiry, candidates are able to utilise a wide range of entirely appropriate techniques to collect, record, select, process, refine and present primary and secondary data.
• The work shows an entirely logical sequence throughout the research phase and through the analys phase. Linkage between graphical and textual material is immaculate.
• The candidate is able to show sophistication when evaluating methods of primary and secondary data collection and when presenting and analysing the evidence.
• Moreover, they are able to comment on the validity and limitations of conclusions.
• Communication skills are highly developed, the text is legible and meaningful and the candidates can spell, punctuate and use the rules of grammar with almost faultless accuracy.