WJEC GCSE Applied Science (Double Award) Past Papers & Mark Schemes
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Summer 2023
19 filesGCSE Applied Science Double – Unit 3 Found: Food, Materials and Processes Foundation [Paper size: A4 Font size: 18] – Modified Paper – Summer 2023
GCSE Applied Science Double – Unit 1 Higher: Energy, Resources and the Environment Higher [Paper size: A3 Font size: 36] – Modified Paper – Summer 2023
GCSE Applied Science Double – Unit 2 Higher: Space, Health and Life Higher [Paper size: A3 Font size: 36] – Modified Paper – Summer 2023
GCSE Applied Science Double – Unit 3 Higher: Food, Materials and Processes Higher [Paper size: A3 Font size: 36] – Modified Paper – Summer 2023
GCSE Applied Science Double – Unit 1 Found: Energy, Resources and the Environment Foundation – Past Paper – Summer 2023
GCSE Applied Science Double – Unit 2 Found: Space, Health and Life Foundation – Past Paper – Summer 2023
GCSE Applied Science Double – Unit 1 Found: Energy, Resources and the Environment Foundation – Mark Scheme – Summer 2023
GCSE Applied Science Double – Unit 3 Found: Food, Materials and Processes Foundation – Past Paper – Summer 2023
GCSE Applied Science Double – Unit 2 Found: Space, Health and Life Foundation – Mark Scheme – Summer 2023
GCSE Applied Science Double – Unit 1 Higher: Energy, Resources and the Environment Higher – Past Paper – Summer 2023
GCSE Applied Science Double – Unit 3 Found: Food, Materials and Processes Foundation – Mark Scheme – Summer 2023
GCSE Applied Science Double – Unit 3 Higher: Food, Materials and Processes Higher – Past Paper – Summer 2023
GCSE Applied Science Double – Unit 4 Found: Task Based Assessment Foundation – Mark Scheme – Summer 2023
GCSE Applied Science Double – Unit 4 Higher: Task Based Assessment Higher – Mark Scheme – Summer 2023
GCSE Applied Science Double – Unit 1 Found: Energy, Resources and the Environment Foundation [Paper size: A3 Font size: 36] – Modified Paper – Summer 2023
GCSE Applied Science Double – Unit 1 Found: Energy, Resources and the Environment Foundation [Paper size: A4 Font size: 18] – Modified Paper – Summer 2023
GCSE Applied Science Double – Unit 2 Found: Space, Health and Life Foundation [Paper size: A3 Font size: 36] – Modified Paper – Summer 2023
GCSE Applied Science Double – Unit 2 Found: Space, Health and Life Foundation [Paper size: A4 Font size: 18] – Modified Paper – Summer 2023
GCSE Applied Science Double – Unit 3 Found: Food, Materials and Processes Foundation [Paper size: A3 Font size: 36] – Modified Paper – Summer 2023
Summer 2022
6 filesGCSE Applied Science Double – Unit 1 Found: Energy, Resources and the Environment Foundation – Past Paper – Summer 2022
GCSE Applied Science Double – Unit 1 Higher: Energy, Resources and the Environment Higher – Past Paper – Summer 2022
GCSE Applied Science Double – Unit 2 Found: Space, Health and Life Foundation – Past Paper – Summer 2022
GCSE Applied Science Double – Unit 2 Higher: Space, Health and Life Higher – Past Paper – Summer 2022
GCSE Applied Science Double – Unit 3 Found: Food, Materials and Processes Foundation – Past Paper – Summer 2022
GCSE Applied Science Double – Unit 3 Higher: Food, Materials and Processes Higher – Past Paper – Summer 2022
Vocational Science Pathway with Industry-Relevant Practical Assessment
Exam Paper Structure
Energy, Resources and the Environment
Controlled Assessment
Food, Materials and Processes
Controlled Assessment
Key Information
| Exam Board | WJEC |
| Qualification | GCSE |
| Grading Scale | A*A*–GG (double grade) |
| Assessment Type | 2 written papers + 2 controlled assessments |
| Tiers | Foundation (GG–DD) and Higher (DD–A*A*) |
| Unit 1 | 1 hr 30 min — Energy, Resources and the Environment (written) |
| Unit 3 | 1 hr 30 min — Food, Materials and Processes (written) |
| Units 2 And 4 | Controlled assessment — practical investigations |
| Worth | Equivalent to 2 GCSEs |
| Available Sessions | Summer 2017 – Summer 2023 |
| Total Resources | 67 |
Key Topics in Applied Science (Double Award)
Topics you need to know
Exam Command Words
| Command word | What the examiner expects |
|---|---|
| Describe | State what happens in the process or what you observe in the applied context |
| Explain | Give scientific reasons for why something happens in the applied or industrial context |
| Evaluate | Consider the advantages and disadvantages of a process, material, or technology and make a judgement |
| Suggest | Propose a practical solution or answer using your applied science knowledge |
| Analyse | Examine data or results in detail, identifying patterns and drawing conclusions |
| Justify | Give reasons supported by scientific evidence for a choice or decision |
Typical Grade Boundaries
| Grade | Approximate mark needed |
|---|---|
| Grade A*A* | 72–82% |
| Grade AA | 58–71% |
| Grade BB | 46–57% |
| Grade CC | 34–45% |
| Grade DD | 24–33% |
⚠️ Typical Higher tier boundaries. Applied Science boundaries tend to be slightly lower than academic science routes. Actual boundaries vary by series.
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