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The WJEC GCSE Geology specification covers the following content: Earth Materials, Earth Processes, Earth Structures, Earth Resources, Earth History.

Assessment is through two written papers (data-response and integrated problem-solving) and a structured coursework assignment.

GCSE 161 Paper 2 Examination: Friday 28th May 2010

News - April 2010: Information regarding the return of GCSE Specimens:

Letter (accompanying specimens)

Instructions (inside the box)

2010 Coursework Forms.

Here is a link to the GCSE Geology Controlled Assessment, Option 2 task Accreditation Form template.

Uniform Marks (UMS)
Information on how raw marks are converted to uniform marks may be found in the following document - Uniform Marks.

Past papers and marking schemes are available free of charge to teaching staff on our Secure Website. Further resources are available through our online Shop. 

The new specification starting September 2009 for first examination in 2011 is available under "documents", Specification 2011. The Specimen Assessment Material is available under ( view full list of instructions ). 

For further information, contact:

Subject Officer - Jonathan Owen
Tel:    029 2026 5057
Email: jonathan.owen@wjec.co.uk

Geology Subject Support Officer - Sarah Price
Tel:    029 2026 5103
Email: sarah.price@wjec.co.uk

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