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In Entry Level Science, students must complete six written end-of-unit class tests, six oral tests and one final exam. The table below describes the tests and final exam in more detail:


Exam Description Time Assessment Weighting (%) Exam session
6 Class Tests Students must complete a written class test at the end of each module. The teacher sets and marks the tests using questions from a list we supply. We moderate the results.

Students are tested on their knowledge and understanding of the module. In some questions, students must also apply their knowledge of skills and processes. Students can re-sit individual class tests but must answer different questions on the module.

30 mins 40% End of each module
6 Oral Tests Students must complete an oral test at the end of each module. Students answer five questions that test their knowledge and understanding of the module.

10 mins 10% End of each module
Final Exam Students are tested on their ability to use graphs and apparatus. They must also show they can observe, interpret and apply information and carry out investigations.
Use Graphs
Students must show they can:
  • read information from graphs, tables and charts;
  • express information as graphs, tables and charts;
  • use symbols in graphs, tables and charts; and
  • process data from graphs, tables and charts.

Use Apparatus
 Students must show they can:

  • use basic laboratory equipment including measuringinstruments;
  • carry out practical work in a safe manner; and
  • follow instructions for practical work.

Use Observation
 Students must show they can:

  • observe accurately; and
  • observe similarities and differences.

Interpret and apply information

Students must show they can:

  • interpret observations; and
  • describe and use patterns in information.

Investigate

Students must show they can:

  • devise and describe investigations; and
  • assess experimental procedures.

 

We set and moderate by us.

60 mins 25% March of final year

For more information on the tests and examinations, see the full specification.