Applied Science BTEC

Assessment

Externally assessed Units: Unit 1: Assessed via 3x 40 minutes external written examinations – one examination per science. Each examination is out of 30 marks. Unit 3: Assessed across two sections, Unit 3 involves the completion of a practical investigation (3 hours) followed by written exam questions (1.5 hours) relating to the procedure, analysis and evaluation of the investigation. Internally assessed Units: Unit 2 & Th Option Unit: Students complete a portfolio of assignments, linking key practical procedures to their underlying scientific concepts.