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7036 · AQA AS Level

Geography 7036 Exam Tips

In AQA AS Level Geography, moving from a good grade to a top-tier score isn't about memorizing more case study details; it is about knowing how to integrate concepts and manipulate data under pressure. With 160 total marks split equally across two 90-minute papers, you are earnin

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Papers

2

Total marks

160

Time limit

3h

Grade scale

ABCDEU

Additional note

Calculator policy

A scientific or graphical calculator that meets JCQ regulations may be used (some GCSE Mathematics and Science papers are non-calculator). Graphical calculators must be set to exam mode; you must clear any stored programs, notes or data before the exam, and the calculator must not be able to retrieve stored text or formulae.

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  • In AQA AS Level Geography, moving from a good grade to a top-tier score isn't about memorizing more case study details; it is about knowing how to integrate concepts and manipulate data under pressure. With 160 total marks split equally across two 90-minute papers, you are earning exactly 1.1 minutes per mark. Understanding how to deploy your knowledge efficiently can make the difference between a grade boundary jump and running out of time on a 20-mark essay.

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