Marking grid Fieldwork Enquiry for first use in 2014
L1
Evidence of
understanding
AO1
Conclusions *
1-2
L2
Recall and communication of
some facts relating to the
enquiry question or
hypothesis, with limited
understanding.
A mainly descriptive account
where conclusions are
missing or rarely presented.
Geographical
terminology
3-4
Applies a limited knowledge
and understanding of the
enquiry to their wider
geographical study.
1-3
Wider
geographical
context
Conclusions *
Student name________________________________
L3
Recall and communication of
some knowledge and
understanding relating to the
enquiry question or hypothesis.
N/A
Application of
knowledge and
understanding of
the Enquiry to
wider geographical
study *
AO2
Centre number____________
Able to reach simple
conclusions supported by the
evidence presented.
Applies some knowledge and
understanding of the enquiry to
their wider geographical study.
Independently applies
knowledge and understanding of
the enquiry to some aspects of
their wider geographical study,
perhaps relating to geographical
ideas and concepts.
7-9
Draws some conclusions.
AO3
1-5
Conclusion /
Evaluation *
Communication
skills
N/A
N/A
Selects and uses with limited
accuracy some skills,
techniques and technologies
to undertake an investigation.
Able to collect, record,
process, refine and
presentation of some primary
or secondary data but the
information may be presented
without a logical sequence
or structure.
Limited evidence is used to
attempt basic conclusions.
Selection and use of some
skills, techniques and
technologies with some
accuracy to undertake an
investigation and to collect,
record, select, process, refine
and present primary and
secondary data in fairly logical
sequence.
There are significant
weaknesses in spelling,
punctuation and grammar.
* Please see explanatory notes on next page
6-10
7-8
10-12
May be able to contextualise the
findings of the enquiry and ask
wider geographical questions.
Draws appropriate conclusions.
Identifies questions and issues
and identifies appropriate
sequences to undertake an
investigation independently.
Identification of
questions
Use of data and
data processing
techniques
Recall, selection and
communication of knowledge
and understanding relating to
the enquiry question or
hypothesis.
Able to reach sound
conclusions which are consistent
with the evidence presented.
Geographical terminology is
used appropriately.
N/A
Draws limited conclusions.
L4
Some geographical terminology
used.
4-6
N/A
5-6
Total _____ / 40
Recall, selection and
communication of detailed
knowledge and thorough
understanding relating to the
enquiry question or hypothesis.
Able to draw detailed
conclusions that are fully
consistent with the evidence
presented.
Geographical terminology is
accurate and appropriate.
Independently applies detailed
knowledge and understanding of
the enquiry to their wider
geographical study in relation to
geographical ideas, concepts
and theories and to other
locations.
Able to contextualise the
findings of the enquiry in relation
to wider geographical questions.
Makes perceptive and
informed conclusions.
Identifies relevant questions
and issues and identifies
appropriate sequences to
undertake an investigation
independently.
Selects, evaluates and
accurately uses a wide range
of relevant skills and
appropriate techniques and
technologies to collect, record,
select, process, refine and
present primary and secondary
data.
Selects and uses, with
reasonable accuracy, a range
of relevant skills and
appropriate techniques and
technologies to collect, record,
select, process, refine and
present primary and secondary
data.
11-15
Evidence
L1, L2, L3, L4
16-20
Is able to draw some simple
conclusions and comment on
the work undertaken.
Analyses and interprets
evidence logically from different
sources and is able to comment
on some of the limitations of
the evidence and conclusions.
Competence in spelling,
punctuation and grammar.
Communication skills are well
developed, the text is logical
and conveys meaning. Spelling,
punctuation and the rules of
grammar are used with
accuracy.
Analyses and interprets
information from a range of
different sources in a logical
sequence and reflects on the
validity and limitations of the
evidence and conclusions.
Communication skills are highly
developed, the text is legible
and meaningful. Spelling,
punctuation and the rules of
grammar are used with almost
faultless accuracy.
For application (AO2)
Award marks if the students have done one or both of the following:
a) referred to overarching concepts that underpin the enquiry. So, for example, in a river study where students have explored how and why the discharge changes down the
length of the river (which is probably the commonest enquiry done by spec A schools) students would have to apply their knowledge / understanding of the factors that influence
discharge not only in their own study area, but also in other drainage basins. These factors might include such things as rock type, land use, urbanisation or afforestation of the
drainage basin.
In an enquiry for Theme 11, the overarching concepts might include ones such as regeneration or rebranding of city centres - or simply competing with out-of-town stores. For
level 3, students need to independently apply their knowledge and understanding of some aspect of their study of Cardiff to one of these wider concepts or ideas. To get to level
4 they need to do so in detail.
b) referred to other similar or contrasting places (ie for theme 11, other shopping centres in European cities that are changing) and made comparisons with their study of retail
change in Cardiff.
For Conclusions:
AO1. Award marks if the student has made any conclusions based on the primary or secondary data that has been collected for the study area itself eg 'The environmental
survey clearly shows that of all the areas we studied within Cardiff, area X has improved most.'
AO2. Award marks if the student relates a finding in the study to their wider understanding of geographical concepts / ideas. eg 'Like many other cities in the UK, Cardiff's
shoppers are made safer by a pedestrianisation scheme.'
AO3. Award level 2 or above if the student comments on the limitations or validity of their enquiry ie provides an evaluation.
SJ/HJ/W05(13)