Term

[SPEC] How many units does WJEC GCSE The Sciences (Double Award) have?

Definition

7 units: Units 1–3 (Year 10, one per discipline), Units 4–6 (Year 11, one per discipline), Unit 7 (Scientific Enquiry, sat in Year 11 spring term)

Term

[SPEC] What does Unit 7 assess?

Definition

Scientific enquiry: learners complete 2 enquiries chosen from 3 (one each in biology, chemistry and physics). Each enquiry = 1-hour practical task + 1-hour written task.

Term

[SPEC] What percentage of the qualification is Unit 7 worth?

Definition

10%