009 - Review

Test Outline

• The test could include any element from the Population unit.

• The test will last 1 hour.

• You will get 5 minutes of reading time.

• The test will be out of  30ish marks in total.

• The test will be on assessprep and we will be using the lockdown app. 

Assessment

You will be examined on the content that you have covered within the Population unit only.

• There will be two sections to the test.

  • • • • The first will be comprised of questions which we classify as 'Short Answer Questions' (EAQ) which range from 1 mark to 6 marks. These will focus on knowledge, understanding and key skills (interpretation of graphs).

        • The second section will be ask you to think critically - synthesize information - this is NOT an essay. 

• You will be asked to define key subject-specific terms.

• There will be a series of data response questions (reading a graph/infographic/diagram).

• Each part shows its marks. The marks tell you how many separte, developed points the examiner is looking for. 

• This relates to Criterion A - Knowing and Understanding, Criterion C - Communicating and Criteria D - Thinking Critically

Top Tips

• Spend about 2 minutes on each mark.

• Explain for 2 marks - usually means one point plus its development, or two separate points. Write two sentences.

• A 2+2 means give two separate points.

• When faced with a graph or map to describe always give data, units or specifics on place. 

• Use the key terms. You will be rewarded for using precise vocabulary such as population momentum or dependency ration. 

• Don't explain when a question says describe.

Approaching the Test Questions

When you see questions to answer there  are various ways that you can approach them.  The key is to break down the question using either the BUG or KFC approach. These will help to remind you that it is important to understand what action is being required from the command term, along with exploring the focus of the question. But it is not just the decoding of the question that it is important but it is key to note how much the question is worth. By focusing on the points it will help you to understand how much you need to write and the depth you need to go into.  For example, if the question is worth one mark you should be writing about one sentence outlining one point. A three mark question will probably require three key points. Sometimes you will be given a box with lines in to write on and the formula is generally two lines for one point. 

Command Terms

The command terms below are the most common ones that we will use within the test. 

• Define - Give the precise meaning. Learn these word for word.

• State / Identify - A name, number or short answer. No explanation needed.

• Outline - A brief account or summary.

• Describe - Say what you see. Patterns, data, changes. No reasons.

• Explain - Give reasons or causes. Use "because" and "this leads to".

• Distinguish - Make the differences between two things clear.

• Suggest - Give a sensible possible reason or answer.

• Calculate - Show your working and give units.

• Justify - Give valid reasons or evidence for an answer.

• Analyse - 

Content Covered

What do you need to know?  Below is a list of key content that we have covered throughout the lessons. 

1. Population Growth - how has the global population changed over time?

   1. • Key terms such as birth rate, death rate, infant mortality, child mortality, natural increase, population momentum, fertility rates, etc. 

2. Changes in birth and death rates - how do the different geographic factors influence the changing demographics of a specific place?

   1. • Reasons can include - economic, social, education, culture, religion, family planning, urbanisation, age of marriage, etc. 

3. Population and development - to what extent is pipulation changed by the levels of development of a country?

   1. • The Demographic Transition Model.

4. Population Pyramids - how can population pyramids be used to tell a story of change within a given place?

   1. • Key terms syuch as economically active, dependants, ageing society, youthful society, etc. 

      • Skill development - describe and analyse graphs.

5. Too few or too many - to what extent is the management and interventions placed on people influenced by resource sustainability?

   1. • Key terms such as dependency ratio, youthful population, ageing population, geriatric, etc.

      • Advantages and disadvantages of an ageing and youthful population.

6. Population Policies - can the political intervention of population policies ever be sustainable?

   1. • Key terms - pro natalist and anti natalist policies.

      • Case study examples of the policies - evaluation of why one policy was implemented and if it has been successful or not. 

7. Where in the world? - where does the global population live and how is this changing? To what extent have increased global links impacted where people live?

   1. • Key terms - sparsely populated, densely populated, under population, over population, optimum population, carrying capacity, distribution, physical and human factors, core and periphery, etc.

      • Describing where people live and why they live in those areas.

Exam Style Questions

Below are examples of test style questions:

1. Define natural increase. [1 mark]

2. Distinguish between infant mortality and child mortality rates. [2 marks]

3. Explain why the world's population is growing despite fertility rates falling. [2 marks]

4. Explain two reasons fertility rates have declined in High Income Countries [2 + 2 marks]

5. Describe the population structure of Country x. [3 marks]

6. Explain one advantage and one disadvantage of a youthful population. [ 2 + 2 marks]

7. Analyse whether a pro natalist policy can ever increase a country's birth rate. [4 marks]

Skills and Calculations

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed using Criteria A - Knowledge and Understanding - both strands. Criteria C - Communicating - strands i and ii and Criteria D - Thinking critically - strands i and ii.