Applied GCSE Additional Applied Science (4863) – specification overview

Find out why there is a new suite of GCSE Science specifications.

This specification:

• is designed as an alternative to GCSE Additional Science
• builds on and uses the knowledge and skills acquired in GCSE Science
• provides a qualification with enhanced vocational relevance
• develops practical techniques in work-related contexts
• concentrates on the knowledge and skills used by scientists in the workplace
• contributes to the work-related curriculum.

Assessment

• 1 hour tiered paper containing structured questions – 60 marks
• 2 portfolio units

Find out more:

• what to teach

• Read/download in PDF format:
  
  

• the specification at a glance (2008, version 1.1)
• the full specification
• teaching tips (Teachers' Guide, Scheme of Work, Coursework Information for Centres and Student Guide to Assessment)

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