Geography Overview
TABLE 1 2005 GCSE RESULTS
| A* - C % PASS RATE | A* - G % PASS RATE | |
| DEPARTMENT | 72.7 | 100 |
| NATIONAL | 53.4 | 93.4 |
i) As table 1 indicates in terms of A* to C’s and A* - G % PASS RATE the department performed above national average.
ii) The table below reflects the fact that the department were able to add value to a significant number of students
TABLE 2
ii) The table below reflects the fact that the department were able to add value to a significant number of students
TABLE 2
| %AGE BELOW FFT | %AGE ON OR ABOVE FFT | %ABOVE FFT |
| 18% | 82% | 43% |
The Fisher Family Trust predications indicated a target of 73.3% A to C’s. The department achieved a figure of 72.7% a shortfall of 0.6%
Many of the 13 students who were below their FFT were near misses or their Geography performance was in line with their performance in other subjects or even better.
TABLE 3 GCSE performance over the last five years
Many of the 13 students who were below their FFT were near misses or their Geography performance was in line with their performance in other subjects or even better.
TABLE 3 GCSE performance over the last five years
| Year | %age A to C's |
| 2005 | 73 |
| 2004 | 47 |
| 2003 | 63 |
| 2002 | 64 |
| 2001 | 74 |
The coursework continues to be strength with an average %age of 72. As in previous years the moderators report highlights no problems. No adjustments were made to the marks we awarded.
The moderator commented, “coursework samples were marked accurately – that it was deemed to be consistent but slightly harsh on low scoring candidates especially on criterion 5. whereas the marking on higher ability candidates was a touch generous.”
Why take Geography?
GEOGRAPHY "opens doors" to a variety of different careers. In recent years Geography graduates have left Northumbria University to pursue such varied careers as:-
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING - SURVEYING - LAND MANAGEMENT - PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT - RETAILING - BANKING - INSURANCE - TRAVEL AND TOURISM - ACCOUNTANCY - ARMED FORCES - COMPUTERS - ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT - LAW - POLICE and TEACHING
These careers are also open to those who decide to leave school at the end of the sixth form and not go to University or College.
The wide range of careers available if you decide to take Geography illustrates the major advantages of taking Geography.
1. GEOGRAPHY IS NOT SO SPECIALIST THAT IT NARROWS YOUR CAREER OPPORTUNITIES DOWN.
2. GEOGRAPHY GIVES YOU A FLEXIBILITY IN YOUR CHOICE OF FUTURE CAREER THAT OTHER SUBJECTS MAY NOT.
3. GEOGRAPHY KEEPS YOUR OPTIONS OPEN AND ALLOWS YOU TO DELAY MAKING A FINAL CAREER CHOICE UNTIL YOU ARE AT UNIVERSITY.
This is important if you are not sure what you want to do in future.
The moderator commented, “coursework samples were marked accurately – that it was deemed to be consistent but slightly harsh on low scoring candidates especially on criterion 5. whereas the marking on higher ability candidates was a touch generous.”
Why take Geography?
GEOGRAPHY "opens doors" to a variety of different careers. In recent years Geography graduates have left Northumbria University to pursue such varied careers as:-
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING - SURVEYING - LAND MANAGEMENT - PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT - RETAILING - BANKING - INSURANCE - TRAVEL AND TOURISM - ACCOUNTANCY - ARMED FORCES - COMPUTERS - ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT - LAW - POLICE and TEACHING
These careers are also open to those who decide to leave school at the end of the sixth form and not go to University or College.
The wide range of careers available if you decide to take Geography illustrates the major advantages of taking Geography.
1. GEOGRAPHY IS NOT SO SPECIALIST THAT IT NARROWS YOUR CAREER OPPORTUNITIES DOWN.
2. GEOGRAPHY GIVES YOU A FLEXIBILITY IN YOUR CHOICE OF FUTURE CAREER THAT OTHER SUBJECTS MAY NOT.
3. GEOGRAPHY KEEPS YOUR OPTIONS OPEN AND ALLOWS YOU TO DELAY MAKING A FINAL CAREER CHOICE UNTIL YOU ARE AT UNIVERSITY.
This is important if you are not sure what you want to do in future.