Assessing practical work in GCSE science
Proposals for how practical work in new GCSE science qualifications due to be taught from 2016 should be assessed
This is a consultation about the assessment of practical work in GCSE science. These qualifications will be first taught in September 2016.
The consultation covers the subjects:
- biology
- chemistry
- physics
- combined science
This is part of Ofqual’s work supporting the government’s changes to GCSEs, AS and A levels.
WebinarWe are running a webinar on Wednesday 28 January from 4pm to 5pm to discuss the consultation on the proposed changes to the assessment of science practical work in GCSE science. The changes will impact the qualifications first taught in September 2016 and cover biology, chemistry, physics and combined science.
The webinar will involve a presentation from Ofqual on the consultation, and participants will get the chance to appraise the options available and also provide a formal response to the consultation. If you have any questions you would like considered during the webinar please send them to webteam@ofqual.gov.uk