The document provides guidance on how to get maximum marks on a geography controlled assessment. It recommends that the introduction should explain the hypothesis being tested, what data will be collected and where, as well as why the theme is important to study. Key terms associated with the theme, such as quarrying and land use, should also be defined. Maps of different scales should be used to locate the study area and show where data will be collected. A method table is then outlined listing the types of data to be collected, such as through questionnaires, surveys, and field sketches, to analyze factors like land use, the environment, and economic benefits.

1. Geography Controlled Assessment How to get maximum marks!

2. The Introduction. For your introduction it is important to explain the hypothesis – Write down your title. “ The Lakeside Regional shopping centre provides many benefits to the Benfleet Community.” You will then explain how you intend to test your hypothesis – what data will you collect where will you collect it and how will you do it. Next explain why it is important to study this particular theme. – Former quarry site, employment, recreation and so on.

3. The Introduction Next highlight and explain the key terms that will be used in your project; at least 5 key words associated with the theme; Quarrying Land use Local economy Sphere of influence Environment Nature reserve

4. Maps, Maps and more maps move on to locating the study area. Use a range of maps of different scales – using North Arrows and gird references to explain where you will collect data.

5. The Method Table. Economic benefit Questionnaire Environment Environmental Quality Survey Quarry Site, Environment Field Sketch Sphere of Influence Tax Disc Survey Land Use, economic benefit Land Use survey Possible development Problems / limitations Importance of data Description Linked concept Method

6. Land Use classification Key Banks/Building Societies / Post Office Estate Agents / Travel agents Clothes and Shoes Leisure – (Cafes and bars) Supermarkets / food Bookshops Department Stores Remember a scale if possible. If it is not possible, then write - NOT TO SCALE Also remember a North Arrow.