OCR Entry Level Geography Past Papers

OCR Entry Level Certificate in Geography introduces learners to geographical thinking through accessible investigation and personal exploration of the physical and human world. Unlike examination-based geography qualifications, the entry-level certificate is assessed entirely through portfolio evidence — a fieldwork notebook and a personal geography project — making it particularly suited to learners who find timed written examinations challenging but engage well with investigative and project-based work. The Fieldwork Notebook records a local geographical investigation carried out by the learner, typically examining a feature of the immediate environment. A learner might investigate changes in river flow, compare land use in two parts of their local area, study weather patterns over a week, or explore human activities in a nearby park. The notebook records the enquiry question, the methods used to collect information (tally charts, sketches, photographs, questionnaires), the data gathered, simple analysis of what the data shows, and a conclusion that answers the original question. Moderators assess the clarity and completeness of the record, the appropriateness of the methods chosen, and whether the conclusion relates to the evidence. The Personal Project allows the learner to explore a geographical topic of personal interest at entry level depth. Topics might include volcanoes and earthquakes, rivers and flooding, weather and climate, population and cities, or tourism and its impacts. The project demonstrates the learner's ability to identify a geographical question, gather information from different sources, organise it coherently, and present findings in an accessible format. Maps, diagrams, photographs, and written accounts are all appropriate forms of evidence.