Course Admin & Assessment

In the files section below, you'll find the most recent specification document, along with course handbook (designed for teachers but still a useful read) and other important documents

Command words and their meanings help candidates know what is expected from them in the exams. The table below includes command words used in the assessment for this syllabus. The use of the command word will relate to the subject context. 

Consider, as part of reflect review and respond to given information 

Contrast identify/comment on differences 

Demonstrate show how or give an example 

Design make or draw plans for something 

Develop take forward to a more advanced stage or build upon given information 

Examine, as part of explore investigate closely, in detail 

Produce bring something into existence; cause or provide a result 

Record create an account, or preserve evidence or information, take photographs, film or draw from observation 

Refine apply small changes which will make improvements 

Reflect consider, think deeply and carefully 

Research a systematic investigation and study in order to gain insight and information, and reach new conclusions 

Review an assessment or appraisal with a view to make changes where necessary