OCR GCSE (9-1) Geography A: Geographical Themes

Exam Board: OCR Level: GCSE Subject: Geography First Teaching: September 2016 First Exam: June 2018

An OCR endorsed textbook

Instil a broad understanding of UK and global geographical issues using the clear explanations and skills-focused activities in this thematic study guide; tailored to the new assessment requirements and produced by one of the leading Geography publishers and OCR’s Publishing Partner for Geography.

• Maps the content against the reformed specification, providing an easy-to-follow teaching pathway designed by an author team of experienced teachers and examiners

• Equips students with the subject knowledge and up-to-date case study examples they need to maximise their potential, with opportunities to undertake developmental activities for each theme

• Offers you a whole-class solution to teaching the non-tiered papers with extension activities to stretch high achievers and scaffolded questions that support lower-ability students

• Embeds a focus on mathematical and statistical skills throughout by including opportunities to analyse a range of maps, graphs, GIS material and data sources

• Prepares students to approach assessment confidently with practice questions of varying difficulty and handy tips for writing successful answers

• Highlights possible fieldwork projects and contains guidance on carrying out fieldwork, making it easier to integrate practical and theoretical learning