Applied Sciences

Assessment

You will be assessed through a series of assignments for Unit 2 in Year 12 and the optional unit in Year 13. You will need to take responsibility for your own learning and achievement, taking into account industry standards for behaviour and performance. Within every assignment you will be given the opportunity to achieve at Pass, Merit and Distinction level. Unit 1 is made up of 3 x 40 minute externally set exams that will cover material from Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Unit 3 is an externally set task based on practical work. You will research the topic, plan and carry out experiments, analyse and evaluate data. Both Unit 1 and 3 are marked by the exam board.