Cambridge O Level Geography (2217): examiner-style marking and a new paper for every student
Case-study and skills answers marked against the points scheme, with map and graph work checked for the exact figure or feature the examiner expects.
Syllabus for examination in 2026 (2027–2029 is a major revision) · November series · grades A*–E
Paper structure and what we mark
| Paper | Time | Marks | Weight | Questions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 — Geographical Themes | 1 h 45 min | 75 | 45% | Three structured questions, one from each of the three themes |
| Paper 2 — Geographical Skills | 1 h 30 min | 60 | 27.5% | Compulsory skills questions, including mapwork |
| Paper 3 — Geographical Investigations | 1 h 30 min | 60 | 27.5% | Two compulsory fieldwork-based questions |
Topics
- Population and settlement
- The natural environment
- Economic development
- Map skills
- Fieldwork and data presentation
Questions teachers ask
- Is this official Cambridge marking?
- No. Cambridge International Education marks the real exam. This is examiner-style marking of mocks and homework for 2217, and you approve every mark before a student sees it.
- Do you reproduce past-paper questions?
- No. Every 2217 paper here is original and written to the syllabus for examination in 2026 (2027–2029 is a major revision), in the same structure as the real papers shown above.
- Which papers are marked?
- None yet are marked question by question. Practical exams sat at the centre are not marked here.
- How is the next paper chosen?
- From the marks a student lost: the concepts behind them are ranked by marks dropped, and the new paper weights those topics. It is the same syllabus and structure, with new questions.
- When are the exams?
- November series. Grades A*–E.
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