What will my GCSE Geography SDME exam look like?

For OCR B Specification

How does the exam work?

There will be three sections to complete, A, B & C

Section A - The Background

Normally worth 10 marks and split into three or four questions worth between 1 to 5 marks per question. You should spend no more than 15 minutes on this section.

This will test you on your ability to interpret data from the resource booklet (probably the first two or three resources in the booklet).

Expect 'describe' and 'explain' type questions and be prepared to comment on sustainability.

Section B - The Opinions.

Normally worth 14 marks and the questions are more complex. Expect two or three questions worth between 5 to 8 marks each. You should spend no more than 20 minutes on this section.

Experience of SDME examinations leads us to believe that this section will ask you to evaluate the viewpoints of the different stakeholders in this decision.

Expect questions that ask you to comment on the different sustainability aspect of S.E.E (Social, Economic, Environmental) related to the stakeholders (people involved) and the location.

Section C - The Decision

Normally worth 16 marks and you have one decision to make that could take up to two pages two write about. You need to spend the final 25 minutes on this section. It is really important that you don't overrun on the previous two sections as you will not have enough time to get excellent marks here unless you have enough time. Watch that clock!