WJEC GCSE Geography A Marking the DME in 2014 Lessons from the moderation of controlled assessment in 2013

1. WJEC GCSE Geography A Marking the DME in 2014 Lessons from the moderation of controlled assessment in 2013

2. There are revised level descriptors for AO3 Headlines • The DME mark scheme has been revised. You must use the scheme on page 40 of the current specification!

3. AO1 – Knowledge and Understanding • In some centres there is a tendency for generous marking where candidates have copied large sections of resources. Copying does not provide evidence of understanding of the topic / issue.

4. AO2 – Application • Generous marking gives credit: • to the use of the word ‘sustainable’ even where the candidate makes no attempt to explain why one option is more sustainable than another. • Where a candidate has written a descriptive report which makes little attempt to make and justify a decision. • Markers should annotate evidence that shows the candidates understands complexrelationships between people and the environment to achieve level 4.

5. AO3 – Geographical Skills • Generous marking gives credit when: • Candidates list stakeholders or describe viewpoints without explaining why those views are held or considering bias. • Candidates have written descriptive reports illustrated only with photographs without processing any data. • Teachers should give their candidates opportunities to increase the range of techniques by carefully selecting items for a resource pack.

6. AO3 – rewarding independence • This AO rewards independent thinking at level 4: • Independently selects and uses, with accuracy, a range of sources which are accurately referenced • Independently ... a range of techniques ... To process and present.

7. Level 2 Level 3