Ace your Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Geography exam with this examiner-backed strategy guide. Master the strict 1-mark-per-minute pacing, construct high-yield logical chains for explanation marks, synthesize the Resource Booklet with the 'So What?' strategy, and secure maximum fieldwork marks in Section B.
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试卷概览
卷数
2
总分
175
考试时间
2小时 55分钟
题型
4
试卷
时间
分数
题数
比重
题型
Paper 1: Physical Geography
1小时 10分钟
70
3
40%
選擇題 (MCQ), Short Answer (1-3 marks), Medium Answer (4 marks), Extended Writing (8 marks)
Paper 2: Human Geography
1小时 45分钟
105
4
60%
選擇題 (MCQ), Short Answer (1-3 marks), Medium Answer (4-6 marks), Extended Writing (8-12 marks)
评级
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计算器规定
A scientific or graphical calculator is permitted. Graphical calculators must be in exam mode with all stored programs and data cleared before the exam; the calculator must not be able to retrieve stored text or formulae.
AO1: AO1: Knowledge of locations, places, environments, processes, and concepts. (25%)
AO2: AO2: Understanding of geographical concepts and interrelationships. (25%)
AO3: AO3: Apply understanding to interpret, analyse, and evaluate geographical information. (25%)
AO4: AO4: Use a range of skills and techniques to collect, represent, and analyze data. (25%)
根据历届试题与评分标准整理（2023–2025）。
计算器程序
Table mode for roots & turning points
Scientific calculator (e.g. Casio fx-991 series)
用途: Tabulate \(y\) across a range of \(x\) to locate sign changes (roots) and approximate maxima/minima.
使用时机: Solving or sketching a function when you want to find where its graph crosses or turns.
步骤
Enter the function in TABLE mode, set the start, end and step, then read where the sign of \(y\) changes or where it peaks.
考试提示: Allowed, but clear stored programs/data (graphical calculators in exam mode) and show the required working — unsupported calculator answers score no method marks.
Statistics mode (mean, SD & regression)
Scientific calculator (e.g. Casio fx-991 series)
用途: Read the mean \(\bar{x}\) and standard deviation directly, and the gradient/intercept (and \(r\)) of a linear regression for bivariate data.
使用时机: Any data-handling, statistics, or required-practical analysis question.
步骤
Enter the data in STAT mode (1-VAR or A+BX), then recall \(\bar{x}\), \(\sigma\) or the regression coefficients.
考试提示: Allowed, but clear stored programs/data (graphical calculators in exam mode) and show the required working — unsupported calculator answers score no method marks.
Carry exact values with Ans & memory
Scientific calculator (e.g. Casio fx-991 series)
用途: Keep full-precision intermediate values to avoid rounding errors.
使用时机: Multi-step calculations where premature rounding loses the final accuracy mark.
步骤
Use Ans, STO/RCL or the M+ memory to reuse the unrounded result of each step; round only the final answer.
考试提示: Allowed, but clear stored programs/data (graphical calculators in exam mode) and show the required working — unsupported calculator answers score no method marks.
Equation solver — to CHECK your working
Scientific calculator (e.g. Casio fx-991 series)
用途: Use the built-in EQN/SOLVE mode to verify roots of quadratics or simultaneous equations you have already solved by algebra.
使用时机: As a check only, after solving by hand.
步骤
Enter the coefficients in EQN mode (or use SOLVE) and confirm they match your worked solution.
考试提示: Allowed, but clear stored programs/data (graphical calculators in exam mode) and show the required working — unsupported calculator answers score no method marks.
常见错误
1high涉及分数: 3Geographical Enquiry (Section B)
Confusing data presentation methods (like bar charts, scatter graphs) with data collection methods (like questionnaires) in Section B.
如何避免: Group your fieldwork concepts clearly: collection is how you obtained the raw measurements, while presentation is how you visually represented those figures on paper.
2high涉及分数: 4Resource Booklet Interpretation
Lifting quantitative data directly from the Resource Booklet figures without providing any geographical context, process, or consequence.
如何避免: Use the 'So What?' technique: quote the exact statistic from the figure, and immediately explain the underlying cause or consequence of that trend.
3medium涉及分数: 2Fieldwork Title and Locations
Writing generic, non-specific locations for fieldwork (e.g. 'the local river') instead of citing specific geographical locations, site numbers, and project titles.
如何避免: Memorize and write out your exact, formal fieldwork title with named location, county, or country to establish geographical validity immediately.
4high涉及分数: 4Extended Writing Essays
Failing to write a balanced, two-sided argument and a justified final conclusion on high-tariff (8 and 12-mark) questions.
如何避免: Structure your long-form answers to present both viewpoints (e.g., physical vs. human factors) and always dedicate your last paragraph to a clear, summary judgment.
5medium涉及分数: 2River Environments
Believing that river velocity always decreases downstream due to gentler gradients.
如何避免: Remember that average river velocity actually increases downstream because channels become smoother and more efficient, reducing friction.
6medium涉及分数: 1Quantitative and Statistical Skills
Omitting mathematical working or units on simple calculations (such as percentage change or range questions).
如何避免: Always write out your formula, show step-by-step substitution, and check that the correct units (e.g., %, m³/s, km³) are clearly appended to the final answer.