| # | Section | Progress |
|---|---|---|
| EL | Elements of life |
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| DF | Developing fuels |
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| ES | Elements from the sea |
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| OZ | The ozone story |
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| WM | What’s in a medicine? |
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| CI | The chemical industry |
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| PL | Polymers and life |
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| O | Oceans |
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| DM | Developing metals |
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| CD | Colour by design |
|
This component is worth 110 marks and is split into two sections and assesses content from across all teaching modules. Learners answer all questions.
Section A contains multiple choice questions. This section of the paper is worth 30 marks. Section B includes short answer question styles (structured questions, problem solving, calculations, practical) and extended response questions. This section of the paper is worth 80 marks.
This component assesses content from across all teaching modules and places a particular emphasis on scientific literacy. Learners answer all questions. This component includes a pre-release Advance Notice article worth 20 to 25 marks.
Question styles include short answer (structured questions, problem solving, calculations, practical) and extended response questions. This component is worth 100 marks.
This component assesses content from across all teaching modules and places a particular emphasis on practical skills. Learners answer all questions. This component is worth 60 marks.
Question styles include short answer (structured questions, problem solving, calculations, practical) and extended response questions.