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GCSE Additional Applied Science Unit 2 (How Scientists Use Practical Techniques)
This unit is assessed by Controlled Assessment. It is worth 60 % of the marks for the award. The aim of this unit is for candidates to develop their own practical and analytical skills to solve problems, work safely and accurately and to understand the roles of scientists working in different disciplines.
The total number of marks available for this unit is 90.
In this unit, candidates will carry out two assignments:
AQA expect that the assignments within this unit should take a total of approximately 45 hours to complete.
Assignment 1
This assignment comprises of research into the work of a scientist followed by a practical investigation based on one technique that such a scientist might use. The particular nature of the scientists in this assignment will be specified by AQA in the options given. Assignment 1 is worth 40 marks.
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Assignment 2
This is a practical investigation set in an applied context. It is worth 50 marks.
Topic content – Choose the section of the topic you want to see in more detail
