Specification at a glance
This qualification is linear. Linear means that students will sit all their exams and submit all their non-exam assessment at the end of the course.
Subject content
- 1. The living environment
- 2. The physical environment
- 3. Energy resources
- 4. Pollution
- 5. Biological resources
- 6. Sustainability
- 7. Research methods
Working scientifically: opportunities for skills development and independent thinking
At the end of each subject content section, there are details of opportunities for students to develop scientific skills within the context of that topic.
These include:- skills related to the methodologies and sampling techniques that students must gain through first-hand experience
- skills related to research methods that can be gained through class-based and/or practical activities.
Assessments
Paper 1 |
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What's assessed
Students will be expected to draw on knowledge and understanding of the entire course of study to show a deeper understanding of the interconnections between topics. |
How it's assessed
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Questions A combination of multiple choice, short answer and extended writing questions. |
Paper 2 |
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What's assessed
Students will be expected to draw on knowledge and understanding of the entire course of study to show a deeper understanding of the interconnections between topics. |
How it's assessed
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Questions A combination of multiple choice, short answer and extended writing questions. |