G9 Humanities Assessment Ruth Clarke 2015
Formal Assessment 1 - Population distribution: Country Case Study.
Assessment Criteria - A & C
You will produce a case study of population distribution for one of the countries in the
table below. The task should be completed in your notebooks.
Section A:
1. Explain the meaning of population distribution (not less than 50 words).
Section B:
1. Print an outline map of your country. Colour your map to demonstrate the population
distribution. Create a key to explain the different densities.
2. Locate the capital city and mark it and label it on your map.
3. Use appropriate symbols to locate any important natural features of the country such
as mountains, rivers, deserts. Name them and include them in your key.
4. Include any other features you think are relevant in determining the country’s
population distribution.
Section C:
6. Using your map as a guide accurately describe your county’s population distribution.
To describe population distribution accurately you should;
a.
provide an overview, i.e. write a general statement that sums up the distribution
pattern.
b.
Identify areas with different densities and include data (e.g. the density values in
your key).
c.
use geographical directions (N, S, E, W), names of geographical regions,
physical features such as the names of bodies of water, and major cities, as
guidelines in describing where people live.
d.
use correct vocabulary e.g. the terms sparse and dense, where appropriate.
7. Write a detailed paragraph to explain why you think the population is distributed in
the way that it is. Consider how the factors studied in class under the headings:
“Physical Factors” and “Human Factors” apply to your country and use them as
evidence to support your explanation.
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Humanities Assessment Criteria: Year 5 (Grade 9 & 10)
Criterion A
Criterion C
Knowledge and
Communicating
Understanding
The student does not The student does not The student does not The student does not
reach a standard
reach a standard
reach a standard
reach a standard
described by any of
described by any of
described by any of
described by any of
the descriptors
the descriptors
the descriptors
the descriptors
below.
below.
below.
below.
1-2
The student:
uses limited relevant
terminology
ii. demonstrates
basic knowledge and
understanding of
content and concepts
with minimal
descriptions and/or
examples.
3-4
The student:
uses some
terminology
accurately and
appropriately
ii. demonstrates
adequate knowledge
and understanding of
content and concepts
through satisfactory
*Uses less than 4
terms accurately
*Provides a basic
overview of the
population
distribution for the
country
*Description of the
population
distribution is basic
and with statements
made supported in
part by limited or no
references to details
on the map, by basic
reference to
directions and by
limited reference to
places
*Physical and/ or
Human factors are
referred to but the
link to explaining the
population
distribution is not
always clear or is
very limited
The student:
*Uses at least 4
terms accurately in
context
*Provides an
adequate overview
of the population
distribution for the
country
*Description of the
population
The student:
i. communicates
information and ideas
in a limited way,
using a style that is
limited in its
appropriateness to
the audience and
purpose
i. communicates
information and ideas
satisfactorily by
using a style that is
somewhat
appropriate to the
audience and
purpose
*Map has limited
accuracy. The
distribution has made
a limited attempt at
shading, limited
appropriate colours
have been used and
there is no key or title
*The map has
correctly placed a
limited number of
physical features as
stated in the task
*The map has
correctly placed a
limited number of
features chosen by
the student.
Information on the
map has made a
limited attempt to be
effectively
communicated.
*Written explanations
are limited in their
clarity and
appropriate language
is limited.
*Map has been
adequately
presented. The
distribution has
been correctly
shaded sometimes;
in places; appropriate
colours have been
used and there is
either a title or a key
5-6
descriptions,
explanations and
examples.
distribution is
adequate and with
valid statements
made supported in
part by simple
references to details
on the map, by some
reference to
directions and by
some reference to
places
*Physical and/ or
Human factors are
adequately used to
explain the
population
distribution in dense
or sparse areas and
to construct
satisfactory
conclusions
The student:
*Uses at least 7
terms accurately in
context
*Provides a
substantial overview
of the population
distribution for the
country
*Description of the
population
distribution is
substantial and with
valid statements
made supported in
part by some
reference to details
on the map, by
reference to
directions ((N,S,E,W)
and by reference to
specific places
*Physical and Human
factors are
substantially used to
explain the
population
distribution both
dense and sparse
areas and to
construct conclusions
uses a range of
terminology
accurately and
appropriately
ii. demonstrates
substantial
knowledge and
understanding of
content and concepts
through accurate
descriptions,
explanations and
examples.
The student:
i. communicates
information and ideas
accurately by using
a style that is mostly
appropriate to the
audience and
purpose
or both but not
effective choices.
*The map has
adequately placed a
few physical features
as stated in the task
*The map has
adequately placed a
few features chosen
by the student.
*Information on the
map has been
effectively
communicated in
places.
*Written explanations
are sometimes
communicated to the
audience using
somewhat
appropriate
language.
*Map has been
satisfactorily
presented. The
distribution has
been correctly
shaded sometimes;
sometimes
appropriate colours
have been used and
there is either a title
or a key or both but
not effective choices.
*The map has
satisfactorily placed
some physical
features as stated in
the task
*The map has
satisfactorily placed
some features
chosen by the
student.
Information on the
map has sometimes
been effectively
communicated.
*Written explanations
are sometimes
clearly communicated
to the audience using
appropriate
language.
7-8
The student:
consistently uses a
wide range of
terminology
effectively
ii. demonstrates
detailed knowledge
and understanding of
content and concepts
through thorough,
accurate
descriptions,
explanations and
examples.
*Uses at least 10
terms accurately in
context
*Provides an
accurate overview of
the population
distribution for the
country
*Description of the
population
distribution is
accurate and with
valid statements
made supported
throughout by
reference to details
on the map, by
reference to
directions (N,S,E,W)
and by reference to
specific places
*Physical and Human
factors are effectively
used to explain the
population
distribution both
dense and sparse
areas and to
construct well
supported
conclusions
The student:
i. communicates
information and ideas
effectively and
accurately by using
a style that is
completely
appropriate to the
audience and
purpose
*Map has been
accurately
presented. The
distribution has
been correctly
shaded throughout;
appropriate colours
have been used and
there is an effective
title and a key
*The map has
accurately placed all
required physical
features as stated in
the task
*The map has
accurately placed
the features chosen
by the student.
*Information on the
map has been
effectively
communicated.
*Written explanations
are accurately and
clearly communicated
to the audience using
appropriate
language.