Delivering Innovation in Qualifications Welcome Why come to OCR? Geography

Delivering Innovation in Qualifications InspirationalAccessibleEasy to teachTakes initiative Why come to OCR? “We design 21 st Century qualifications”

Delivering Innovation in Qualifications Latest informationSwitch processSupportGo the extra mile We’re making GCSE changes easier for you “We take care and understand your needs and demands”

Course content is up to date Flexible assessmentControlled assessment Extended writing in examinations Disability Discrimination act requirements What are the changes? “We welcome and make the most of change”

Pressure Motivation Learning approachesRe-sits Time management Flexible assessment “Curriculum options increased and improved”

Fitting assessments in Levels of control Replacement to coursework Straightforward marking Authenticating learners work Controlled assessment “Formative and summative assessment”

Creative methods to present work Facts and figures Appreciation and caring attitude 2 methods of assessment 3 year pilot Modern day issues Controlled assessments Geography A “Using up to date technologies and topics”

Geography A Content Unit A671: Extreme Environments Learners study two contrasting environments: desert environment and one chosen from polar or mountain environment Unit A672: You as a Global Citizen – the Impact of our Decisions Learners must complete two pieces of work – at least one must involve primary data collection Unit A673: Similarities and Differences Learners study a location in the UK that is special to them (‘your place’) and one non-UK city or region Unit A674: Issues in our Fast Changing World Learners will deal with identifying issues, effects and possible future scenarios

Foundation Familiar approach Theoretical and practical work Global geographical issues Real skills Controlled assessment Geography B “Built around popular existing qualifications”

Geography B Content Unit B561: Sustainable Decision Making Decision-making exercise – opportunity for learners to proceed through three stages of investigating issues related to sustainable development Unit B562: Geographical Enquiry Consists of two tasks: one is a fieldwork investigation of a hypothesis/question, and the other is an issues investigation linked to one of nine topics underpinning the specification content Unit B563: Key Geographical Themes Three out of the four key themes will be assessed in this unit (excludes the theme covered in Unit B561)

Fresh approachUpdated topics Imagination and interest Geography Summary

ExamQuestSchemes of workLesson plansPublishing partners Support “We provide the tools you need”

Get Started eventsGet Ahead eventsLead the Way eventsGet Ready events Training “Timely and local training”

What’s in it for you? What’s in it for your students? What’s in it for your school? Summary

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Delivering Innovation in Qualifications Thank you Why come to OCR? Geography