Task Based Assessment (WJEC)

20% of Qualification

20% of Qualification

A tiered, activity-based assessment externally marked by WJEC, focusing on practical skills in scientific investigations, data analysis, and Health and Safety management.

Practical Investigation

Learners carry out a scientific investigation in an applied context, formulating a plan, analyzing and evaluating data, with limited teacher assistance, and working individually or in small groups.

Data Analysis

Learners analyze data in an applied scientific context using mathematical methods, drawing conclusions, assessing evidence quality, and suggesting improvements.

Skills Development

Learners develop skills in problem-solving, planning methods, writing procedures, using safety sheets, identifying risks, collecting and processing data, drawing evidence-based conclusions, and evaluating methods.

The packs change on an annual basis, T/F

True

Are the activities tiered? T/F

true