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on development] ? AQA A2: The concept of the North/South divide, and its relationship to the development continuum. [in option on development and globalisation] ? Edexcel A2: Whole topic on ‘Bridging the development gap’ – causes, consequences, and reduction. 10 The new A levels: HE perspective ? In physical geography: ? will find little new learning ? possibly less basic geomorphology and scientific analysis ? In human geography: ? will find aspects of cultural turn ? greater awareness of issues ? better preparation 11 The new A levels: assessment ? Some very traditional styles and some new approaches ? Issues analysis or DME papers ? No coursework but fieldwork required (by QCA) at both AS and A2 ? Fieldwork questions are likely to be predictable and answers learned ? Limited research opportunities 12 The new A levels: assessment AQA CCE EDX OCR WJE Compulsory AS questions some most some none all Compulsory A2 questions some some some none some Multiple choice x x x x Data response questions Short mark questions (1 or 2 marks) few x Longer mark questions (c. 10 marks) Decisionmaking or issue analysis x Individual research – field based Individual research – secondary data x opt. x Number of essays (30 minutes or more) 1 dme 2+ 4 4 Prerelease information x x 13 Assessment continuum straightforward challenging OCR AQA Edexcel CCEA WJEC 14 The new A levels: assessment ? Schools? perspective: ? continuing or greater teaching to the exam questions ? may require narrower range of skills ? HE perspective: ? students may be less prepared for independent learning ? fewer research skills ? less understanding of referencing 15 Comparison of assessment: coasts ? With reference to one or more named examples, explain how management schemes in coastal areas can provide protection from coastal processes. (9) OCR AS ? With reference to one or more case studies of coastal management, discuss whether the benefits outweigh the costs. (15) AQA AS ? Using names examples, examine the environmental