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Issues Evaluation (Edexcel GCSE Geography B): Revision Note

Exam code: 1GB0

Bridgette Barrett

Written by: Bridgette Barrett

Reviewed by: Jenna Quinn

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Interpretation, Analysis & Evaluation

What is issue evaluation?

  • Issue evaluation is all about analysing and interpreting information and is found in paper 3

  • The paper includes a range of multiple choice, short open and extended writing questions 

  • Section D offers a choice of three decisions assessed by a 12 mark extended writing question 

    • It examines critical thinking and problem solving

    • The total marks for this section are 16 (25%)

  • The 'issue' is drawn from topics 7, 8 and 9

  • It is important to study all the information carefully, work out its meaning and how it connects

Past 'issues'

  • Past issues have included:

    • Palm oil industry in Indonesia

    • Oil production in Norway

    • Energy sources

    • Challenge of deforestation in Cambodia

    • Tar sands in Alberta

  • The questions examine:

    • Geographical skills and application of knowledge

    • Interpretation and analysis of the materials provided

    • It does not matter which option you choose: what matters is how your answer is justified

    • But your answer must be supported with evidence from the booklet and your own knowledge

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    Bridgette Barrett

    Author: Bridgette Barrett

    Expertise: Geography, History, Religious Studies & Environmental Studies Subject Lead

    After graduating with a degree in Geography, Bridgette completed a PGCE over 30 years ago. She later gained an MA Learning, Technology and Education from the University of Nottingham focussing on online learning. At a time when the study of geography has never been more important, Bridgette is passionate about creating content which supports students in achieving their potential in geography and builds their confidence.

    Jenna Quinn

    Reviewer: Jenna Quinn

    Expertise: Head of Humanities & Social Science

    Jenna studied at Cardiff University before training to become a science teacher at the University of Bath specialising in Biology (although she loves teaching all three sciences at GCSE level!). Teaching is her passion, and with 10 years experience teaching across a wide range of specifications – from GCSE and A Level Biology in the UK to IGCSE and IB Biology internationally – she knows what is required to pass those Biology exams.