Grade 12 Geography Examination Topics and Units
Geography Examination topics and units
Geography is a specialised subject that requires a high level of English Competency. The Geography syllabus is to be used by teachers to teach Upper Secondary students (Grades 11 and 12) throughout Papua New Guinea. The geography syllabus builds upon concepts, skills and attitudes learnt in Lower Secondary and provides a sound foundation for further learning. The Geography National Examination examines the main concepts, skills and attitudes learnt in upper secondary school. The syllabus is based on the curriculum principles from the National Curriculum Statement. It has been designed using learning outcomes that identify the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values that all students achieve or demonstrate by the end of Grade 12. There are seven main topics taught at the upper secondary school in order for the students to sit for the National Examinations
Grade 11 geography Topics and Units
There are four main topics taught in Grade 11 geography in order for students to be able to sit for the National Examinations. These four topics are examined at the end of grade 12 during the National Examinations. These main topics are outlined below.
11.1 The Structure of the Earth
10 weeks
11.2 Natural Processes and Disasters
10 weeks
11.3 Oceanography
10 weeks
11.4 Population Studies
10 weeks
10 weeks
- Composition of the Earth
- Geomorphic processes
11.2 Natural Processes and Disasters
10 weeks
- Air pressure and global wind systems
- Climates of the world
- Natural vegetation
- Natural disasters: Cause, impact and mitigation
- Disaster management
11.3 Oceanography
10 weeks
- Features of the world’s oceans
- Ownership and control of oceans and marine resources
- Issues relating to the use of oceans
11.4 Population Studies
10 weeks
- Population change
- Population trends in Papua New Guinea and the world
- Socioeconomic issues affecting population
Grade 12 GEOGRAPHY Examination Topics and Units
The Grade 12 Geography National Examination examines all topics taught in both Grades 11 and 12. There are three main topics taught in Grade 12 geography. The main concepts in all these topics are examined at the end of grade 12. Below is the outlined of the three main Grade 12 topics.
12.1 Resource Use and Management
10 weeks
12.2 Urbanisation and Industrialisation
10 weeks
12.3 Comparative Case Studies
10 weeks
10 weeks
- Climate change and energy use
- Farming and food security
- Mineral resources
- Logging and related issues
12.2 Urbanisation and Industrialisation
10 weeks
- Nature, character, structure and spatial distribution of world cities
- Case study: Cities in developing and developed countries
- Industrial growth
- Impact of industrial growth
12.3 Comparative Case Studies
10 weeks
- Case Study 1: Comparison of Papua New
- Guinea and one developed country
- Case Study 2: Comparison of Papua New
- Guinea and one developing country
- Case Study 3: A transect study
Geography Examination Specification
The Geography Examination Specification follows the following criteria.
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- 4 multiple choice questions for each unit
- 1 short answer question worth 7 marks for each unit.
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