Common Core (Higher Level and Standard Level): • Population in transition • Disparities in wealth & development • Patterns in environmental quality • Resource consumption Higher Level covers: • Hazards and hazard management • Extreme Environments • Freshwater environments Higher Level also covers an extension unit, Global Interactions, including: • The shrinking world • Economic interactions • Environmental change • Sociocultural change • Political outcomes Standard Level Covers: • 2 of the options above Both Higher and Standard Levels encourage development of geographical techniques (statistical analysis, problem-solving, data response, map work, fieldwork and research skills). Fieldwork is an integral part of the course and is conducted throughout the course, leading to the coursework.
Name: Geography IB HL Level 3 Qualification title: Geography IB HL Level 3 Qualification type: Other regulated/accredited qualification Assessment Higher and Standard Level: 2 written papers (1.30hr and 2 hrs) based on common core and option units. Higher also have a third paper based on the extension work (1hr). Internally assessed coursework at both levels (Higher Level 20%, Standard Level 25%) Awarding - Created 20151029 11:25:05 Updated 20151029 11:26:09
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