Students cover the following units as part of this course: Unit 5: Science A1 Assesses: Biology 1 (B1.1 to B1.3) Chemistry 1 (C1.1 to C1.4) Physics 1 (P1.1 to P1.3) Unit 6: Science A2 Assesses: Biology 1 (B1.4 to B1.8) Chemistry 1 (C1.5 to C1.7) Physics 1 (P1.4 to P1.5) Unit 4: Controlled Assessment Investigative Skills Assignment This is a one year GCSE course which is offered as part of the Transition Study Programme.
Name: GCSE Science Qualification title: AQA GCSE Science A Qualification type: GCSE or equivalent Assessment Students are assessed through written external examinations and controlled assessment as follows: Unit 5: Science A1 Written paper – 1 hour 30 minutes 90 marks – 35% Structured and closed questions At least one question assessing Quality of Written Communication in a science context Assesses: Biology 1 (B1.1 to B1.3) Chemistry 1 (C1.1 to C1.4) Physics 1 (P1.1 to P1.3) Unit 6: Science A2 Written paper – 1 hour 30 minutes 90 marks – 40% Structured and closed questions At least one question assessing Quality of Written Communication in a science context Assesses: Biology 1 (B1.4 to B1.8) Chemistry 1 (C1.5 to C1.7) Physics 1 (P1.4 to P1.5) Unit 4: Controlled Assessment Investigative Skills Assignment – two written assessments plus one or two lessons for practical work and data processing 50 marks – 25% Controlled Assessment: ■ AQA set the ISAs ■ Candidates do the ISA test in class time Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20150928 18:21:13 Updated 20161125 16:02:51
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