Geography B Edexcel GCSE Unit 3 (DME) June 6th 2014 Discussion

Glad to know that I put that too!

What did u put for "why does Jamaica need to import most of its food"

I put the same thing as you for both questions

What did u put for the second question about development and how you can tell Jamaica is a developing country? I talked about low migration rates and high death rates?? But the death rates weren't even high! Lol!

What did u put for the second question about development and how you can tell Jamaica is a developing country? I talked about low migration rates and high death rates?? But the death rates weren't even high! Lol!

Hmm... I said that the birth rates were higher than the death rates (I was thinking about population structures as developing countries have pyramid shaped structures 🔼, but I have a feeling that birth rates are higher than death rates in developed countries too...'population dynamics' is my worst topic haha)
I also talked about high unemployment, or GDP...I can't remember!

That seems right! I'm just worried cuz I didn't put any evidence in the last 12 marker.. Do u know if I can still get full marks without referring to the booklet? And what do u guys think the grade boundaries will be for an a/a*?

Answering questions
Always refer to parts of the booklet where possible, e.g. 'Figure 3a shows us that...'
Use geographical terms e.g. Desertification, oceanic crust, biome etc
If you can't think of what to write, try to think 'economic, environmental, social' as this will help with any questions asking about sustainability or problems that an area faces.

2 marks- One valid statement+explanation e.g 'to increase the number of births (1 mark) due to their ageing population (1 mark).

3 marks- 1 mark per statement+ up to 2 marks for booklet evidence or explanation (question depending)

4 marks- 3 basic points+1 extended point/2 extended points

6 marks- (point+ booklet evidence+explanation)x3

12 marks- 3 or more positive aspects of option with PEE paragraphs and evidence from booklet+ 1 counter argument stating a negative aspect of your option+ compare to 2 other options. You can get six 2 mark answers to make 12 marks

That seems right! I'm just worried cuz I didn't put any evidence in the last 12 marker.. Do u know if I can still get full marks without referring to the booklet? And what do u guys think the grade boundaries will be for an a/a*?

I also chose 1, but it doesnt matter too much. What was the cause and consequence of university graduates emigrating? that didn't seem to be on the page it told you to look at, and I thought every answer was in the booklet...

I didn't put any evidence in my last 12 marker :s is it still possible to get into the top band of marks? I said that option 4 should be chosen -
1) investing in education would result in a highly skilled population which would result in more taxes being given to the government. They can spend this on developing the country further ( positive multiplier effect)
2) it also helps get rid of the debt as people pay higher taxes. Attracts more skilled people- rural to urban migration.
3) government doesn't have to spend as much on things like healthcare because with higher paid jobs.. People have a better quality of life therefore benefitting the economy.
4) encouraging the tourist and bauxite industry is good and will bring in money (section 2) and the bauxite industry will result in more trade however option 4 will benefit the economy largely in the long term. Can anyone tell me if I can still get at least 9/12 without evidence?

Wtf, why would you put no evidence? Did your teacher not go through structure with you? The reference to figures and evidence was crucial..

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