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3.3.2 Fieldwork

3 dot points across 3 inquiry questions. Click any dot point for a focused answer with worked past exam questions where available.

How do I plan, carry out and evaluate a geographical fieldwork enquiry?

Fieldwork: the enquiry process, suitable questions and hypotheses, primary and secondary data collection, presentation, analysis, conclusions and evaluation, across one physical and one human enquiry.
A focused answer to AQA GCSE Geography 3.3.2 fieldwork, covering the six stages of the enquiry process, primary and secondary data, sampling, data presentation and analysis, conclusions and evaluation for one physical and one human enquiry.
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What cartographic, graphical, numerical and statistical skills do I need across all three papers?

Geographical skills: cartographic skills with OS maps (grid references, scale, distance, direction, relief), graphical skills, and numerical and statistical skills used throughout the qualification.
A focused answer to AQA GCSE Geography 3.3.3 geographical skills, covering cartographic skills with Ordnance Survey maps, grid references, scale and relief, graphical skills, and the numerical and statistical skills tested across all three papers.
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How do I use a pre-release resource booklet to evaluate a geographical issue?

The issue evaluation: using a pre-release resource booklet to analyse a contemporary geographical issue, weigh up options and reach a justified decision in Paper 3 Section A.
A focused answer to AQA GCSE Geography 3.3.1 issue evaluation, explaining the pre-release resource booklet, how to analyse and interpret the resources, and how to weigh options and justify a decision in Paper 3 Section A.
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