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GEOGRAPHY · Pearson Edexcel IGCSE

Geography Exam Tips

In Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Geography, time is your most precious resource. Pacing is exceptionally tight: Paper 1 gives you 70 minutes to earn 70 marks, while Paper 2 gives you 105 minutes to earn 105 marks. This creates a brutal reality: you have exactly one minute per mark, inclu

Papers

2

Total marks

175

Time limit

2h 55min

Grade scale

987654321U

Additional note

Calculator policy

A scientific or graphical calculator is permitted. Graphical calculators must be in exam mode with all stored programs and data cleared before the exam; the calculator must not be able to retrieve stored text or formulae.

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Strategies

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Mistakes

  • In Pearson Edexcel IGCSE Geography, time is your most precious resource. Pacing is exceptionally tight: Paper 1 gives you 70 minutes to earn 70 marks, while Paper 2 gives you 105 minutes to earn 105 marks. This creates a brutal reality: you have exactly one minute per mark, inclusive of reading, interpreting resources, and planning your essays.

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