Mark Scheme

(1)     Table of Contents 
  • Details properly sequenced with correct page number        1 MARK

(2)     Aim of the Study
  • At least ONE aim clearly stated as a direct or implicit question.        2 MARKS 

     Aim is geographical and based on the Syllabus
     Aim allows collection of primary data.                                    


(3)    Location of the Study 
  • At least two sketch maps:        4 MARKS                      

     ONE of the site (showing immediate environs), and 
     ONE (usually of territory) showing its location in relation to other features (for example, roads, rivers,          
     settlements within the parish or region or district);   
     BOTH maps accurately drawn and properly labelled.

             Between the two maps:                                                                                                                                              
             (Indication of scale, directional arrow, key or labels, title (1 mark each to maximum 4 marks) 


(4)    Methodology 
  • A clear statement on HOW data were collected and an example of the instrument used or a brief outline of how observations were made and tests done.        2 MARKS

                                                                          EITHER
  • A clear statement on HOW the data were collected.       1 MARK
                                                                            OR
  • Little or no mention of HOW the data were collected, but an example of the instrument used is           included.          1 MARK 


(5)      Presentation of Data 
  • Illustrations: variety, for example, graphs, tables, labelled photographs (at least three illustrations to be used). These should be generated from field observation and tested by candidates and not copied from secondary sources (that is, they should be the candidates’ original work).        4 MARKS

      Accurate, appropriate, neat, fully labelled, and titled (Excellent presentation)


(6)      Quality of Data and Illustrations
  • Accurate, appropriate and relevant        4 MARKS 


(7)     Analysis of Data and Discussion of Findings 
  • Very well organized, coherent, points well developed, well sequenced and supported by comprehensive data (Excellent)        7 - 8 MARKS

      Integration of Illustrations
 
  • Well integrated - discussed and distributed (placed)         2 MARKS

(8)      Conclusion 
  • Is related to the purpose of the study, and provides an appropriate summary and conclusion                  consistent with the data obtained; may include assessment of methodology.          5 - 6 MARKS


(9)      Communication of Information 
  • No grammatical errors or flaws (2) and extensive use of appropriate geographical terms (2)       4 MARKS

(10) Bibliography 
  • Alphabetical order by author with title, publisher, place and date with relevant and                                   up-to-date references        1 MARK

(11)  Penalty for Exceeding Word Limit
  • (Where the word length exceeds 1650 words, 10% of the candidate’s earned score is deducted.)        4 MARKS