WJEC GCSE Applied Science (Single Award) Past Papers & Mark Schemes
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Summer 2023
12 filesGCSE Applied Science Single – Unit 2 Higher: Science to Support Our Lifestyles Higher – Past Paper – Summer 2023
GCSE Applied Science Single – Unit 2 Found: Science to Support Our Lifestyles Foundation – Mark Scheme – Summer 2023
GCSE Applied Science Single – Unit 3 Found: Task Based Assessment Foundation – Mark Scheme – Summer 2023
GCSE Applied Science Single – Unit 3 Higher: Task Based Assessment Higher – Mark Scheme – Summer 2023
GCSE Applied Science Single – Unit 1 Found: Science in the Modern World Foundation [Paper size: A4 Font size: 18] – Modified Paper – Summer 2023
GCSE Applied Science Single – Unit 2 Found: Science to Support Our Lifestyles Foundation [Paper size: A3 Font size: 36] – Modified Paper – Summer 2023
GCSE Applied Science Single – Unit 2 Found: Science to Support Our Lifestyles Foundation [Paper size: A4 Font size: 18] – Modified Paper – Summer 2023
GCSE Applied Science Single – Unit 2 Higher: Science to Support Our Lifestyles Higher [Paper size: A4 Font size: 18] – Modified Paper – Summer 2023
GCSE Applied Science Single – Unit 1 Found: Science in the Modern World Foundation – Past Paper – Summer 2023
GCSE Applied Science Single – Unit 2 Found: Science to Support Our Lifestyles Foundation – Past Paper – Summer 2023
GCSE Applied Science Single – Unit 3 Found: Task Based Assessment Foundation – Past Paper – Summer 2023
GCSE Applied Science Single – Unit 1 Higher: Science in the Modern World Higher – Past Paper – Summer 2023
Summer 2022
11 filesGCSE Applied Science Single – Unit 1 Found: Science in the Modern World Foundation and Higher – Mark Scheme – Summer 2022
GCSE Applied Science Single – Unit 2: Science to Support Our Lifestyles Foundation and Higher – Mark Scheme – Summer 2022
GCSE Applied Science Single – Unit 3 Found: Task Based Assessment Foundation – Mark Scheme – Summer 2022
GCSE Applied Science Single – Unit 3 Higher: Task Based Assessment Higher – Mark Scheme – Summer 2022
GCSE Applied Science Single – Unit 2 Found: Science to Support Our Lifestyles Foundation [Paper size: A3 Font size: 36] – Modified Paper – Summer 2022
GCSE Applied Science Single – Unit 2 Found: Science to Support Our Lifestyles Foundation [Paper size: A4 Font size: 18] – Modified Paper – Summer 2022
GCSE Applied Science Single – Unit 1 Found: Science in the Modern World Foundation – Past Paper – Summer 2022
GCSE Applied Science Single – Unit 1 Higher: Science in the Modern World Higher – Past Paper – Summer 2022
GCSE Applied Science Single – Unit 2 Found: Science to Support Our Lifestyles Foundation – Past Paper – Summer 2022
GCSE Applied Science Single – Unit 2 Higher: Science to Support Our Lifestyles Higher – Past Paper – Summer 2022
GCSE Applied Science Single – Unit 3 Found: Task Based Assessment Foundation – Past Paper – Summer 2022
Single GCSE Vocational Science with Industry-Focused Practical Skills
Exam Paper Structure
Science in the Workplace
Science to Support Our Lifestyles
Key Information
| Exam Board | WJEC |
| Qualification | GCSE |
| Grading Scale | A*–G |
| Assessment Type | 1 written paper + 1 controlled assessment |
| Tiers | Foundation (G–D) and Higher (D–A*) |
| Unit 1 | 1 hr 30 min — Science in the Workplace (50%) |
| Unit 2 | Controlled assessment — Science to Support Our Lifestyles (50%) |
| Available Sessions | Summer 2017 – Summer 2023 |
| Total Resources | 51 |
Key Topics in Applied Science (Single Award)
Topics you need to know
Exam Command Words
| Command word | What the examiner expects |
|---|---|
| Describe | State what happens or what you observe in the workplace science context |
| Explain | Give reasons using scientific knowledge applied to the workplace or everyday scenario |
| Evaluate | Consider strengths and weaknesses of a procedure, technology, or approach |
| Suggest | Use your knowledge to propose a practical solution or improvement |
| Identify | Name or select the correct scientific concept, hazard, or procedure from the given context |
| Discuss | Consider different aspects of a scientific issue, presenting multiple viewpoints with evidence |
Typical Grade Boundaries
| Grade | Approximate mark needed |
|---|---|
| Grade A* | 72–82% |
| Grade A | 58–71% |
| Grade B | 46–57% |
| Grade C | 34–45% |
| Grade D | 24–33% |
⚠️ Typical Higher tier boundaries. Actual boundaries vary by series.
Workplace Science Contexts and Structuring Controlled Assessment Evidence
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