AS/A Level GCEHome Economics (Food, Nutrition and Health) - H111 H511
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Home Economics FAQs
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What are the major changes to this specification?
This specification has been reduced in the number of units from 6 units to 4.
We have taken the opportunity to modernise the specification and have taken out the coursework unit at AS, but stipulated that some of the subject content in the Resource Management unit at AS be taught through some practical activities.
How much coursework will there be in the new specification?
The coursework has been reduced and there is now Unit 3 at A2 that is the only coursework unit carrying a weighting of 25%.
Are there any optional units in the new specification?
There are no optional units in the new specification as all units are mandatory.
What are the 4 units in the new specification?
Unit 1 Society and Health
Unit 2 Resource Management
Unit 3 Coursework
Unit 4 Nutrition and Food Production
Units 1, 2 and 4 are externally assessed and Unit 3 is internally assessed.
Do the candidates select the title for the Coursework study?
The candidates select their content and develop their own task title for the coursework study.
When can the candidates sit the units?
The units can be taken in January and June examination sessions.
General FAQs
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Will OCR make past papers available?
Yes. In response to centre demand, OCR will be publishing past papers for live specifications on the website. These will be free of charge. Question papers from the latest series will be available to download from OCR Interchange only.
What support can we expect from publishers?
OCR is working in partnership with individual publishers for different subject groups. Comprehensive resources are being developed by these Publishing Partners and others to support the specification and complement the support available from OCR.
What Support Materials are being produced by OCR for the revised GCEs?
Schemes of work and lesson plans can be downloaded for each qualifcation. The materials are available in PDF format, and Word format. Teachers can adapt the materials for their own use.
Can a candidate be awarded an A* grade if they re-sat one or more of their units?
Yes, the A* grade is calculated arithmetically based on the units used for aggregation, irrespective of whether or not they are re-sits.
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