Resources Specification

GCSE Additional Applied Science Specification at a glance

Unit 1: Science at Work

  • Written paper – 1 hour
  • 60 marks – 40%
  • Structured and closed questions
    At least one question assessing Quality of Written Communication in a science context.

Unit 2: How Scientists use Practical Techniques

  • 90 marks – 60%
  • A Controlled Assessment based on two assignments chosen from those supplied by AQA each year:
    • Investigating the work of scientists and how they use science.
    • How scientists use evidence to solve problems.