Get help and support ENTRY CERTIFICATE E: gcsescience@aqa ...

1 ENTRY LEVEL CERTIFICATE SCIENCE(5960)SpecificationFor teaching from September 2016 onwardsFor ELC certification in 2017 onwardsVersion 8 December 2016 Copyright 2016 AQA and its licensors. All rights retains the copyright on all its publications, including the specifications. However, schools and colleges registered with AQA are permitted to copy material from this specification for their own internal Education (AQA) is a registered charity (number 1073334) and a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (company number 3644723). Our registered address is AQA, Devas Street, Manchester M15 help and supportVisit our website for information, guidance, support and resources at can talk directly to the science subject teamE: 01483 477 756 3 elc science 5960 .

2 For exams 2017 onwards. Version for the most up-to-date specification, resources, support and administrationContents1 Introduction Why choose AQA for ELC Science support and resources to help you teach 52 Specification at a glance Subject content Assessments 83 Subject content Component 1 Biology: The human body Component 2 Biology: Environment, evolution and inheritance Component 3 Chemistry: Elements, mixtures and compounds Component 4 Chemistry: Chemistry in our world Component 5 Physics: Energy, forces and the structure of matter Component 6 Physics: Electricity, magnetism and waves 364 Scheme of assessment Aims and learning outcomes Assessment objectives Requirements Externally set assignments (ESA) Teacher devised assignments (TDA) Portfolio of work 485 Assessment administration Supervising and authenticating Avoiding malpractice Teacher standardisation Internal standardisation Submitting marks Factors affecting individual students Keeping students' work Moderation After moderation 516 General administration Entries and codes Overlaps with other qualifications Certification and reporting results Re-sits and shelf life Previous learning and prerequisites Access to assessment.

3 Diversity and inclusion Working with AQA for the first time Private candidates 544 Visit for the most up-to-date specification, resources, support and administrationAre you using the latest version of this specification? You will always find the most up-to-date version of this specification on our website at We will write to you if there are significant changes to this Level descriptions ENTRY 1 ENTRY 2 ENTRY 3 568 Appendix 575 elc science 5960 . For exams 2017 onwards. Version for the most up-to-date specification, resources, support and administration1 Why choose AQA for ELC ScienceWe design qualifications to enable students to engage, explore, enjoy and succeed in science. By putting students at the heart of everything we do, our aim is to help teachers shape success in science for every Level Certificates (ELCs) are nationally recognised qualifications which give students the opportunity to achieve a certificated award.

4 The ELC Science specification is co-teachable with our GCSE Combined sciences to suit students who are studying both qualifications. The assessment is on demand so your students can complete assignments when they are ready, helping to keep them motivated. Like all of our science qualifications, we use straightforward language in our tests to allow students to focus on the science and achieve the results they an approved ENTRY Level qualification, the ELC Science specification provides excellent progression to GCSE studies particularly in GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy and GCSE Combined Science: ELC provides flexibility, but on a clear progression pathway. It equips students with skills and knowledge transferable to both educational and career settings, and provides a worthwhile course for students of various ages and from diverse backgrounds in terms of general education and lifelong can find out about all our science qualifications at support and resources to help you teachWe ve worked with experienced teachers to provide you with a range of resources that will help you confidently plan, teach and prepare for resourcesVisit to see all our teaching resources.

5 They include: teachers guide to provide additional information and support for non-science specialists worksheets to cover all components in this specification to use for classwork assessment or as teaching resources support from coursework advisers training courses to help you deliver AQA science qualifications, including teacher online standardisation subject expertise courses for all teachers, from newly qualified teachers who are just getting started to experienced teachers looking for fresh for the most up-to-date specification, resources, support and administrationKeep your skills up-to-date with professional developmentWherever you are in your career, there s always something new to learn. As well as subject specific training, we offer a range of courses to help boost your skills.

6 Improve your teaching skills in areas including differentiation, teaching literacy and meeting Ofsted requirements. Prepare for a new role with our leadership and management can attend a course at venues around the country, in your school or online whatever suits your needs and availability. Find out more at Science 5960. For exams 2017 onwards. Version for the most up-to-date specification, resources, support and administrationGet help and supportVisit our website for information, guidance, support and resources at you d like us to share news and information about this qualification, sign up for emails and updates at , you can call or email our subject team : 01483 477 7568 Visit for the most up-to-date specification, resources, support and administration2 Specification at a glanceThis qualification is linear.

7 Linear means that students submit all components that form the assessment at the end of the ENTRY Level CERTIFICATE Science qualifications are available. ENTRY Level CERTIFICATE (Single Award) ENTRY Level CERTIFICATE (Double Award)Students will be entered for either ELC Science Single Award or ELC Science Double Award using the appropriate ENTRY code. Students will submit a Portfolio of work containing the appropriate number of externally set assignments (ESAs) and teacher devised assignments (TDAs).There are three levels of award available: ENTRY 1, ENTRY 2 and ENTRY 3. ENTRY 3 is the most Subject contentThe specification comprises six components. Each component has two assessments: one externally set and one internally Component 1 Biology: The human body2.

8 Component 2 Biology: Environment, evolution and inheritanceChemistry3. Component 3 Chemistry: Elements, mixtures and compounds4. Component 4 Chemistry: Chemistry in our worldPhysics5. Component 5 Physics: Energy, forces and the structure of matter6. Component 6 Physics: Electricity, magnetism and AssessmentsThere are two different types of Externally set assignments (ESAs) consist of a short written Teacher devised assignments (TDAs) consist of a short piece of practical Science 5960. For exams 2017 onwards. Version for the most up-to-date specification, resources, support and Single awardThe six components meet the Programme of study Key Stage 4 requirements, but students need only submit evidence for three teacher devised assignments plus three externally set assignments.

9 These do not need to be from the same devised assignments (TDA)What's assessedStudents must submit evidence for three components. They are not required to be the same components as the ESAs. These are assessments of practical tasks set by the teacher and marked against the marking criteria provided in the Scheme of it's assessed Teacher devised assignments Each piece of coursework is worth 15 marks Weighting 43% Double awardStudents studying all six components meet the Programme of study Key Stage 4 requirements. Students certificating in ENTRY Level CERTIFICATE Science Double Award must submit evidence for six teacher devised assignments plus six externally set set assignments (ESA)What's assessedStudents should submit evidence from at least three of the six components.

10 At least one each from biology, chemistry and it's assessed Externally set assignment: 45 minutes Each test is worth 20 marks Weighting 57%These assignments are set by AQA and marked by the teacher using a mark scheme provided by AQA. ESAs and mark schemes are accessible via e-AQA. Externally set assignments (ESA)What's assessedStudents should submit evidence from all six it's assessed Externally set assignment: 45 minutes Each test is worth 20 marks Weighting 57%These assignments are set by AQA and marked by the teacher using a mark scheme provided by AQA. ESAs and mark schemes are accessible via e-AQA. Teacher devised assignments (TDA)What's assessedStudents must submit evidence for all six components. These are assessments of practical tasks set by the teacher and marked against the marking criteria provided in the Scheme of it's assessed Teacher devised assignment Each piece of practical work is worth 15 marks Weighting 43%++10 Visit for the most up-to-date specification, resources, support and administration3 Subject contentWe recognise that a GCSE in science is too demanding for some students.