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SCIENCE - AQA GCSE Additional Applied Science

The course consists of 3 units:

Unit 1: Life Care.

Unit 2: Agriculture and Food.

Unit 3: Scientific Detection.

 

Assessment information

Written Examinations (75%)

3 x 45 minute papers, each worth 25%, taken in the June of Year 11.

The papers assess the application of skills, knowledge and understanding of science and how science works within the contexts covered in the modules Biology 2, Chemistry 2 and Physics 2.

Practical Skills Centre-assessed Unit (25%)

This unit comprises an Investigative Skills Assignment which is normal practical work followed by a 45 minute test and a Practical Skills Teacher Assessment.