Wales assessment pupil examples

Wales Assessment To write a letter to a pen pal from another country about the GEOGRAPHY OF WALES

Aspect of Curriculum covered Skills Locate places, environments and patterns Understand places, environments and processes Investigating Communicating Range Study: Country (national): the variation and change in quality of life in rural and/or urban environments Carry out: Individual task Ask: What are the features, the processes and patterns of this place?

Areas to include: The Climate of Wales The Relief (land shape) of Wales The Changing Economy of Wales (Jobs) The Transport Systems in Wales The Major Rivers of Wales Interesting sights/places in Wales The Culture of Wales

Levelled Examples The next section will exemplify characteristics of the geography levels from actual pupil work in Blackwood Comp.

The skills areas being assessed are: Written Descriptions Using Photographs/images Drawing diagrams/sketches

Written Description The use of Geographical vocabulary (key words) should be apparent in your project

Context- Yr 7 Wales Assessment – Written Descriptions He/She has: Clearly laid out each section making it easy to read Included the required sections of the assessment Way forward To include much greater detail about the types of rivers, jobs transport systems etc. Use the exercise book to find key terms (words) to include Spell check and proof read your work Presenting findings, ideas & information Views & opinions Communicating Analysis & findings Collecting & recording info & data Asking questions Investigating People & environment Processes & change The features of places Understanding places, environments and processes Locations, patterns & Connections Draw maps Read & use maps Locating places, environments and patterns 8 7 6 5 4 3 STRAND SKILL

Context- Yr 7 Wales Assessment – Written Descriptions He/She has: Clearly laid out each section making it easy to read Included the required sections of the assessment Included the names of major geographical features e.g the A470 Included some interesting FACTS that he has researched Proof-read his work to check for spellings Way forward To include much greater detail Use maps and images to accompany (back up) the written text. Presenting findings, ideas & information Views & opinions Communicating Analysis & findings Collecting & recording info & data Asking questions Investigating People & environment Processes & change The features of places Understanding places, environments and processes Locations, patterns & Connections Draw maps Read & use maps Locating places, environments and patterns 8 7 6 5 4 3 STRAND SKILL

Using Images/Photos Using images from the internet or digital camera can seriously increase your level in Geog

Context- Yr 7 Wales Assessment – Using Images He/She has: Researched a range of images from the internet that APPEAR to be about the weather and climate Way forward Add annotations or descriptions to each image TO EXPLAIN exactly what these images show Add the name of the textbook, internet page (REFERENCE) where the work comes from. Teacher Comment This pupil has collected an image which they don’t really seem to know much about. They have not spoken about the images or tried to explain what they show anywhere in their work. THEREFORE POINTLESS Presenting findings, ideas & information Views & opinions Communicating Analysis & findings Collecting & recording info & data Asking questions Investigating People & environment Processes & change The features of places Understanding places, environments and processes Locations, patterns & Connections Draw maps Read & use maps Locating places, environments and patterns 8 7 6 5 4 3 STRAND SKILL

Context- Yr 7 Wales Assessment – Using Images He/She has: Researched a range of images from around Wales Way forward Classify the images into areas of assessment – i.e The Relief of Wales / the Castles of Wales Add annotations or descriptions to each image Presenting findings, ideas & information Views & opinions Communicating Analysis & findings Collecting & recording info & data Asking questions Investigating People & environment Processes & change The features of places Understanding places, environments and processes Locations, patterns & Connections Draw maps Read & use maps Locating places, environments and patterns 8 7 6 5 4 3 STRAND SKILL

Presenting findings, ideas & information Views & opinions Communicating Analysis & findings Collecting & recording info & data Asking questions Investigating People & environment Processes & change The features of places Understanding places, environments and processes Locations, patterns & Connections Draw maps Read & use maps Locating places, environments and patterns 8 7 6 5 4 3 STRAND SKILL

Context- Yr 7 Wales Assessment – Using Images He/She has: Researched a range of images of before/present day use of the land in a particular Welsh town Added simple annotations which inform the reader Way forward EXPLAIN why some of these changes have occurred (the new shopping centre in Cardiff is needed because….) Add a map to show where in Cardiff the new St David's is being built Presenting findings, ideas & information Views & opinions Communicating Analysis & findings Collecting & recording info & data Asking questions Investigating People & environment Processes & change The features of places Understanding places, environments and processes Locations, patterns & Connections Draw maps Read & use maps Locating places, environments and patterns 8 7 6 5 4 3 STRAND SKILL

Context- Yr 7 Wales Assessment – Using Images He/She has: Researched a range of images of before/present day use of the land in a particular Welsh town Mentioned that the land use and job types has changed in Wales over the years Way forward Include information which DESCRIBES how the two images have changed EXPLAIN why some of these changes have occurred (the coal mines in Wales closed because….) Add annotations or descriptions to each image Presenting findings, ideas & information Views & opinions Communicating Analysis & findings Collecting & recording info & data Asking questions Investigating People & environment Processes & change The features of places Understanding places, environments and processes Locations, patterns & Connections Draw maps Read & use maps Locating places, environments and patterns 8 7 6 5 4 3 STRAND SKILL

Drawing your own diagrams/sketches A vital skill in Geography is the ability to draw your own diagrams and sketches

Context- Yr 7 Wales Assessment – Drawing sketches/images He/She has: Drawn a range of simple images which can be related to Wales Way forward Classify the images into areas of assessment – i.e The Relief of Wales / the Climate of Wales Add annotations or descriptions to each image Include the image next to/underneath the text in order to make it easier to follow. Presenting findings, ideas & information Views & opinions Communicating Analysis & findings Collecting & recording info & data Asking questions Investigating People & environment Processes & change The features of places Understanding places, environments and processes Locations, patterns & Connections Draw maps Read & use maps Locating places, environments and patterns 8 7 6 5 4 3 STRAND SKILL

Context- Yr 7 Wales Assessment – Drawing sketches/images He/She has: Drawn a sketch of Cardiff Bay and the Barrage Labelled where this place is Way forward Add more colour to the sketch (It doesn't look finished!) Add annotations or descriptions to the sketch which explains what the Barrage is Include the image next to/underneath the text in order to make it easier to follow. Presenting findings, ideas & information Views & opinions Communicating Analysis & findings Collecting & recording info & data Asking questions Investigating People & environment Processes & change The features of places Understanding places, environments and processes Locations, patterns & Connections Draw maps Read & use maps Locating places, environments and patterns 8 7 6 5 4 3 STRAND SKILL

Context- Yr 7 Wales Assessment – Drawing sketches/images He/She has: Drawn a very accurate sketch of Wales showing the main reservoirs Way forward Add images (photos) to the section to give the reader some ideas about what a reservoir looks like. Add annotations or descriptions to the sketch which explains why reservoirs are important to Wales. Presenting findings, ideas & information Views & opinions Communicating Analysis & findings Collecting & recording info & data Asking questions Investigating People & environment Processes & change The features of places Understanding places, environments and processes Locations, patterns & Connections Draw maps Read & use maps Locating places, environments and patterns 8 7 6 5 4 3 STRAND SKILL

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