GCSE (for first teaching in 2009) Home Economics: Child Development - J441

Units

We've summarised the course details and the assessment objectives for GCSE Home Economics: Child Development.

Unit title and description

Assessment
incl. duration

Weighting
Unit B011: Child Development Short Tasks
  • Learners complete three short tasks all of which are set OCR tasks to include investigative skills
  • All three tasks should demonstrate different practical skills and knowledge.

Controlled assessment

7 hours per task (1hr planning, 4-5hrs execution, 1hr evaluation) 60 marks (20 marks per task)

30%
Unit B012: Child Study Tasks
  • Learners complete one Child Study Task which will assess a variety of skills
  • Learners will choose a set OCR theme as a basis for the study.
  • Child to be studied must be aged 0-5 years

Controlled assessment

22 hours

60 marks

30%
Unit B013: Principles of Child Development
  • Family and parenting
  • Preparation for pregnancy and birth
  • Physical development
  • Nutrition and health
  • Intellectual, social and emotional development
  • Community support.

Written examination

1 hour 30 minutes

80 marks

40%

Assessment objectives

The assessment objectives are designed to reflect the non-statutory guidelines for Home Economics: Child Development.

Learners are expected to demonstrate the following in the context of the content described:

AO1

Recall, select and communicate their knowledge and understanding of a range of contexts.

AO2

Apply skills, knowledge and understanding in a variety of contexts and in planning and carrying out investigations and tasks.

AO3

Analyse and evaluate information, sources and evidence, make reasoned judgements and present conclusions.