Coursework

This section includes advice on coursework administration, specific activities to prepare students for their coursework and links to other activities which develop the relevant skills.

Internal assessment of coursework will contribute 30% of the overall marks.

Candidates' coursework consists of two pieces of work:

• a study of a topical scientific issue (20%)
• a critical account of scientific reading (10%)

Administration

Frequently asked questions
Specification Direct link to AQA site. Go to sections 11 & 16.
Mark schemes Direct link to AQA site. Go to section 18.1, 18.2 and 18.3.

Study of a topical scientific issue

Preparation activity (13 KB)
Web sources (355 KB)
Student checklist (22 KB)
Evaluating web sites

Critical account of scientific reading

Preparation activity (17 KB)
Pilot reading list (70 KB)
Support booklet (694 KB)
Student checklist (19 KB)
Reading on genetic testing and screening