wales assessment pupil examples
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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:1. The Climate of Wales
2. The Relief (land shape) of Wales
3. The Changing Economy of Wales (Jobs)
4. The Transport Systems in Wales
5. The Major Rivers of Wales
6. Interesting sights/places in Wales
7. 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
SKILL STRAND 3 4 5 6 7 8
Locating places, environments and patterns
Read & use maps
Draw maps
Locations, patterns & Connections
Understanding places,
environments and processes
The features of places
Processes & change
People & environment
Investigating
Asking questions
Collecting & recording info & data
Analysis & findings
CommunicatingViews & opinions
Presenting findings, ideas & information
Context- Yr 7Wales 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
SKILL STRAND 3 4 5 6 7 8
Locating places, environments and patterns
Read & use maps
Draw maps
Locations, patterns & Connections
Understanding places,
environments and processes
The features of places
Processes & change
People & environment
Investigating
Asking questions
Collecting & recording info & data
Analysis & findings
CommunicatingViews & opinions
Presenting findings, ideas & information
Context- Yr 7Wales 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.
Using Images/Photos
Using images from the internet or digital camera can seriously increase your level in Geog
SKILL STRAND 3 4 5 6 7 8
Locating places, environments and patterns
Read & use maps
Draw maps
Locations, patterns & Connections
Understanding places,
environments and processes
The features of places
Processes & change
People & environment
Investigating
Asking questions
Collecting & recording info & data
Analysis & findings
CommunicatingViews & opinions
Presenting findings, ideas & information
Context- Yr 7Wales 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 CommentThis 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
Context- Yr 7Wales 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
SKILL STRAND 3 4 5 6 7 8
Locating places, environments and patterns
Read & use maps
Draw maps
Locations, patterns & Connections
Understanding places,
environments and processes
The features of places
Processes & change
People & environment
Investigating
Asking questions
Collecting & recording info & data
Analysis & findings
CommunicatingViews & opinions
Presenting findings, ideas & information
SKILL STRAND 3 4 5 6 7 8
Locating places, environments and patterns
Read & use maps
Draw maps
Locations, patterns & Connections
Understanding places,
environments and processes
The features of places
Processes & change
People & environment
Investigating
Asking questions
Collecting & recording info & data
Analysis & findings
CommunicatingViews & opinions
Presenting findings, ideas & information
SKILL STRAND 3 4 5 6 7 8
Locating places, environments and patterns
Read & use maps
Draw maps
Locations, patterns & Connections
Understanding places,
environments and processes
The features of places
Processes & change
People & environment
Investigating
Asking questions
Collecting & recording info & data
Analysis & findings
CommunicatingViews & opinions
Presenting findings, ideas & information
Context- Yr 7Wales 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
SKILL STRAND 3 4 5 6 7 8
Locating places, environments and patterns
Read & use maps
Draw maps
Locations, patterns & Connections
Understanding places,
environments and processes
The features of places
Processes & change
People & environment
Investigating
Asking questions
Collecting & recording info & data
Analysis & findings
CommunicatingViews & opinions
Presenting findings, ideas & information
Context- Yr 7Wales 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
Drawing your own diagrams/sketches
A vital skill in Geography is the ability to draw your own diagrams
and sketches
SKILL STRAND 3 4 5 6 7 8
Locating places, environments and patterns
Read & use maps
Draw maps
Locations, patterns & Connections
Understanding places,
environments and processes
The features of places
Processes & change
People & environment
Investigating
Asking questions
Collecting & recording info & data
Analysis & findings
CommunicatingViews & opinions
Presenting findings, ideas & information
Context- Yr 7Wales 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.
SKILL STRAND 3 4 5 6 7 8
Locating places, environments and patterns
Read & use maps
Draw maps
Locations, patterns & Connections
Understanding places,
environments and processes
The features of places
Processes & change
People & environment
Investigating
Asking questions
Collecting & recording info & data
Analysis & findings
CommunicatingViews & opinions
Presenting findings, ideas & information
Context- Yr 7Wales 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.
SKILL STRAND 3 4 5 6 7 8
Locating places, environments and patterns
Read & use maps
Draw maps
Locations, patterns & Connections
Understanding places,
environments and processes
The features of places
Processes & change
People & environment
Investigating
Asking questions
Collecting & recording info & data
Analysis & findings
CommunicatingViews & opinions
Presenting findings, ideas & information
Context- Yr 7Wales 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.
SKILL STRAND 3 4 5 6 7 8
Locating places, environments and patterns
Read & use maps
Draw maps
Locations, patterns & Connections
Understanding places,
environments and processes
The features of places
Processes & change
People & environment
Investigating
Asking questions
Collecting & recording info & data
Analysis & findings
CommunicatingViews & opinions
Presenting findings, ideas & information
Context- Yr 7Wales 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.
Context- Yr 7Wales 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.
SKILL STRAND 3 4 5 6 7 8
Locating places, environments and patterns
Read & use maps
Draw maps
Locations, patterns & Connections
Understanding places,
environments and processes
The features of places
Processes & change
People & environment
Investigating
Asking questions
Collecting & recording info & data
Analysis & findings
CommunicatingViews & opinions
Presenting findings, ideas & information
SKILL STRAND 3 4 5 6 7 8
Locating places, environments and patterns
Read & use maps
Draw maps
Locations, patterns & Connections
Understanding places,
environments and processes
The features of places
Processes & change
People & environment
Investigating
Asking questions
Collecting & recording info & data
Analysis & findings
CommunicatingViews & opinions
Presenting findings, ideas & information
Context- Yr 7Wales 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.
