Yr 10 GCSE Coursework

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Yr 10 GCSE Coursework

• The Hypotheses Section

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Starter!
Q A !

1. What do you think the word Hypothesis means?
2. What do you think you need to do in the
   hypotheses questions section?
3. What can you use as evidence to prove and
   explain your hypotheses questions?

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Learning Objectives

• To understand how to write-up your hypotheses
  questions.
• To use your results data to help prove/explain
  your hypotheses questions.
• To link geographical theories to your hypotheses
  questions and explanations.

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What is the examiner looking for?
Understanding
L3     5-6     The candidate uses processed data
to clearly explore the hypothesis and draw
detailed conclusions that are fully consistent
with the evidence.
L2     3-4     The candidate is able to analyse
the processed data and to draw valid conclusions
related to the hypothesis.
L1     1-2     The candidate produces a mainly
descriptive account in which conclusions are
either missing or rarely attempted. What we will
be looking for.... We will be examining how well
you have analysed your results.  We will be
looking at your conclusions about each
hypothesis.
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What is the examiner looking for?
Application
L3     7-8     The candidate is able to
demonstrate a competent linkage between the
findings of the research and relevant
geographical ideas and principles.
L2     4-6     The candidate is able, with some
success, to relate the findings of the research
to specific geographical ideas.
L1     1-3     The candidate is able to apply
some basic geographical knowledge to the
investigation of the hypothesis. What we will be
looking for.... To achieve this you will need to
make sensible links between hypothesis - results
- geographical theory.
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Matching task match each hypothesis question to
the surveys you would need to prove it / explain
it
The river, its channel and its valley get wider as you travel downstream. Velocity Gradient Channel profile Valley Profile Bedload Size Shape
The cross-sectional area and the velocity of the river increases as you travel downstream. Velocity Gradient Channel profile Valley Profile Bedload Size Shape
The gradient of a river decreases as you travel downstream. Velocity Gradient Channel profile Valley Profile Bedload Size Shape
The size of the bedload decreases and its roundness increases as you travel downstream. Velocity Gradient Channel profile Valley Profile Bedload Size Shape
The Land Use of the Valley Changes as you go downstream. Velocity Gradient Channel profile Valley Profile Bedload Size Shape
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Watch the film clip...
As you watch the film clip make a note of how the
river and its features change as you travel
downstream
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Include lots of annotated diagrams!

1. Write out the hypothesis question

How to structure the Hypotheses Questions...
2. State if you think it is true or false?
3. Prove it use evidence (figures from
graphs/photos/results tables).
4. Why have you got these results add
theories to your explanation (erosion processes,
transport processes, gravity, ice age).
Remember Use photos to help explain your
points linkage!
5. Does your river behave like a river should
in theory? If not why not?
6. What may have affected/influenced your
results?
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Recap on theory
Watch the film clip and list all the river
processes mentioned
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Recap on theory
Other Theories
Deposition
Gravity
Geology
Velocity
How might better equipment have helped?
Erosion Processes
Hydraulic action
Attrition
Abrasion
Solution
Transportation Processes
Traction
Saltation
Suspension
Solution
Remember we only surveyed the upper valley
how would it be down stream?
Remember to add diagrams annotate them!
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Think like an examiner!
What mark would you give this work high,
average or low?
What have they done that is good?
If you were marking this work, what could you
suggest, for this student to get a better mark?
(What could they add to improve their answer)?
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Plenary!
Do you understand how to complete the Hypotheses
Section?
I feel ok!
Im a bit muddled!
I feel confident!
Make a list of the things you have to complete
for the Results and Hypotheses sections.
Remember to attend the lunchtime coursework help
sessions
Homework
Complete the Results Section and Hypotheses
Section.