Guidance on Controlled Assessment
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Sciences
Guidance on Controlled Assessment
GCSE Sciences Guidance on Controlled Assessment for teaching from September 2011 onwards ( version 1.0 )
Contents
Introduction to Controlled Assessment Step-by-step Guide for n 01 04 n Science A
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Additional Science
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Biology
Chemistry
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Physics
Controlled Assessment in Detail n■ n■ n■ n■ n■ n■
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Step 1 – Planning Step 2 – Reporting on the planning and research Step 3 – Practical work Step 4 – Processing primary data Step 5 – Analysing results Step 6 – Marking the ISA
Step-by-step Guide for n■ 33 39
Science B
Controlled Assessment in Detail n■ n■ n■ n■ n■
Step 1 – Planning and research Step 2 – Reporting on the planning and research Step 3 – Practical work Step 4 – Data processing, analysis and evaluation Step 5 – Marking the Controlled Assessment
Administration of Controlled Assessments FAQs
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GCSE Sciences Guidance on Controlled Assessment for teaching from September 2011 onwards ( version 1.0 )
Introduction
Controlled Assessment is a new form of internal assessment that has been introduced to replace coursework for all awarding bodies.
In this guide, we’re providing detailed support and advice on how to prepare, sit and assess Controlled Assessment for the following AQA GCSE Science specifications: n■ n■ n■ n■ n■ n■
To help you understand the changes, we’ve provided step-by-step instructions about the Controlled Assessment process and outlined what is expected of your candidates. At each step, you will see candidate exemplar material to clearly show the new Controlled Assessment process.
Science A Additional Science Biology Chemistry Physics Science B
1
GCSE Sciences Guidance on Controlled Assessment for teaching from September 2011 onwards ( version 1.0 )
The Controlled Assessment Process
Controlled Assessment consists of three stages stage 1 2 3 stage stage
Task Setting – All Controlled Assessments
Sciences
Guidance on Controlled Assessment
GCSE Sciences Guidance on Controlled Assessment for teaching from September 2011 onwards ( version 1.0 )
Contents
Introduction to Controlled Assessment Step-by-step Guide for n 01 04 n Science A
n
Additional Science
n
Biology
Chemistry
n
Physics
Controlled Assessment in Detail n■ n■ n■ n■ n■ n■
11
Step 1 – Planning Step 2 – Reporting on the planning and research Step 3 – Practical work Step 4 – Processing primary data Step 5 – Analysing results Step 6 – Marking the ISA
Step-by-step Guide for n■ 33 39
Science B
Controlled Assessment in Detail n■ n■ n■ n■ n■
Step 1 – Planning and research Step 2 – Reporting on the planning and research Step 3 – Practical work Step 4 – Data processing, analysis and evaluation Step 5 – Marking the Controlled Assessment
Administration of Controlled Assessments FAQs
62 64
GCSE Sciences Guidance on Controlled Assessment for teaching from September 2011 onwards ( version 1.0 )
Introduction
Controlled Assessment is a new form of internal assessment that has been introduced to replace coursework for all awarding bodies.
In this guide, we’re providing detailed support and advice on how to prepare, sit and assess Controlled Assessment for the following AQA GCSE Science specifications: n■ n■ n■ n■ n■ n■
To help you understand the changes, we’ve provided step-by-step instructions about the Controlled Assessment process and outlined what is expected of your candidates. At each step, you will see candidate exemplar material to clearly show the new Controlled Assessment process.
Science A Additional Science Biology Chemistry Physics Science B
1
GCSE Sciences Guidance on Controlled Assessment for teaching from September 2011 onwards ( version 1.0 )
The Controlled Assessment Process
Controlled Assessment consists of three stages stage 1 2 3 stage stage
Task Setting – All Controlled Assessments