Planning
Higher Level
Case Study Booklet
2013
How to do well in Unit 1 and Unit 2 Section A
Revise your booklets
Learn your case studies by: highlighting the key facts converting them into simple drawings or mind maps
Highlight the key words and commands on the question paper
Study maps, and diagrams thoroughly before looking at the question. Look at the title and the key. Make sure you understand fully what the examiner is showing you, THEN look at the question.
Describe means ‘say what it’s like’
Explain means ‘say why it is like that’.
Look at the mark allocation to help you decide what to write. Remember ‘Explain’ for 2 marks means give a reason then use so to elaborate it.
Comparing: Use ‘more than’ ‘less than’ and a number.
e.g. A has more tertiary industry than B by 10%.
Line and bar graphs: Work out what one small square is worth before you do anything.
Describing trends and patterns on graphs: Try to write something like this:
It has increased slowly from 14% in 1990 to 20 % in 2010.
Grid references on maps: Go across the map first then up the side. “Along the corridor and up the stairs”
Measuring distances on maps: Use a piece of paper then place it on the scale.
Measuring areas on maps: Count the squares. Each grid square is 1km²
Working out a camera direction. Imagine you are the photographer. “MOVE THE MAP”
Sketch maps must be drawn in a box e.g. map of Location of Westfield.
Giving evidence:
If it is a graph it means give specific figures to back up what you say.
If it is a map, you must give a grid reference and a specific name from the map if possible.
If it is a map with shading and a key, give figures.
If it is a photo, you must describe it well e.g. say where in the photo something is to show that you have used the photo.
Describing locations:
Use phrases such as ‘in the north of Canada’ to show where in a country somewhere is.
Use phrases such as ‘100 kilometres
Case Study Booklet
2013
How to do well in Unit 1 and Unit 2 Section A
Revise your booklets
Learn your case studies by: highlighting the key facts converting them into simple drawings or mind maps
Highlight the key words and commands on the question paper
Study maps, and diagrams thoroughly before looking at the question. Look at the title and the key. Make sure you understand fully what the examiner is showing you, THEN look at the question.
Describe means ‘say what it’s like’
Explain means ‘say why it is like that’.
Look at the mark allocation to help you decide what to write. Remember ‘Explain’ for 2 marks means give a reason then use so to elaborate it.
Comparing: Use ‘more than’ ‘less than’ and a number.
e.g. A has more tertiary industry than B by 10%.
Line and bar graphs: Work out what one small square is worth before you do anything.
Describing trends and patterns on graphs: Try to write something like this:
It has increased slowly from 14% in 1990 to 20 % in 2010.
Grid references on maps: Go across the map first then up the side. “Along the corridor and up the stairs”
Measuring distances on maps: Use a piece of paper then place it on the scale.
Measuring areas on maps: Count the squares. Each grid square is 1km²
Working out a camera direction. Imagine you are the photographer. “MOVE THE MAP”
Sketch maps must be drawn in a box e.g. map of Location of Westfield.
Giving evidence:
If it is a graph it means give specific figures to back up what you say.
If it is a map, you must give a grid reference and a specific name from the map if possible.
If it is a map with shading and a key, give figures.
If it is a photo, you must describe it well e.g. say where in the photo something is to show that you have used the photo.
Describing locations:
Use phrases such as ‘in the north of Canada’ to show where in a country somewhere is.
Use phrases such as ‘100 kilometres