HISTORY/GEOGRAPHY/CIVICS
A 2 hour (+10mins) combined paper
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Geography
Requires you to
use 1 hour of the 2
hours available as
working time for
the combined
History/Geography
/Civics test
PART A
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WORTH 20% of the combined paper
20 multiple choice questions, based
on skills and stimulus material.
Your answers are indicated on a
separate answer sheet
Skills list available on the Board of
Studies website, Geography syllabus
p18 and 19
Skills tested in Part A
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use various types of maps and flow charts
locate features using degrees and minutes of latitude and
longitude
calculate the area of a feature
calculate the density of a feature
measure bearings on a map
calculate local relief
identify the aspect of a slope
construct a cross-section
calculate the gradient of a slope
construct a transect
construct a land-use map
describe and explain relationships on maps
read and interpret synoptic charts
distinguish between large-scale and small-scale maps
And More Skills (Part A)
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Fieldwork - develop a research action plan
Use fieldwork techniques to collect primary and secondary data
Graphs and Statistics -construct and interpret population pyramids
construct and interpret divided bar and column graphs, and
composite line graphs
recognise and account for change using statistical data
Photographs-interpret satellite images
Collect and use digital images
Note: When using geographical tools teachers could also use
geographical information systems (GIS) as appropriate to support
student learning in Geography
THESE SKILLS ARE TAKEN DIRECTLY FROM THE B.O.S SYLLABUS
p19
SKILLS
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These skills have been included in your
Homework booklets, and should be
completed as directed by your teacher.
There are practice skills questions on the
B of S website. Answers to these
questions are also available on the
website.
There is a multiple choice generator on
the B of S website, under HSC and SC Test
yourself.
PART B Written responses
(30% combined marks)
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Written responses as
(3)* Short responses worth 15% of
the combined mark (*sometimes
with 2 or more parts to the
question). Use ALL the lines provided
1 Extended response also worth 15%
of the combined mark. Use All the
lines provided.
Equipment Needed
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Black pens
Pencils and eraser
A ruler marked in mms and cms
Highlighter (optional)
A calculator
A pair of compasses
A protractor
A set square
How to Get the Most from the SC
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Good preparation means you can be
relaxed
Prior study- throughout the time
available from now to the exam
Good sleep patterns
Good eating habits
Arrive at the exam centre with plenty
of time - no last minute rush
THAT’s ALL FOLKS