Drawing Evidence-Based Conclusions and Communicating Arguments
Draw well-evidenced conclusions from geographical enquiries and communicate findings through structured extended writing.

Draw well-evidenced conclusions from geographical enquiries and communicate findings through structured extended writing.
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10th Grade · Social Studies · UK GCSE
7 lessons
Present fieldwork data using appropriate graphs, maps and statistics, interpret qualitative and quantitative results, and draw evidence-based conclusions with critical evaluation.
GCSE specifications should require students to develop and demonstrate the following skills throughout their study of the specifications as a whole.
‘Data’ should include both qualitative and quantitative data and data from both primary and secondary sources: fieldwork data; GIS material; written and digital sources; visual and graphical sources; and numerical and statistical information. Using data should include its collection, interpretation and analysis, including the application of appropriate quantitative and statistical techniques (a list of required skills and techniques is given in the Appendix); it also includes the effective presentation, communication and evaluation of material.
The ability to identify questions and sequences of enquiry to write descriptively, analytically and critically, to communicate their ideas effectively, to develop an extended written argument, and to draw well-evidenced and informed conclusions about geographical questions and issues.