Astronomy

 

Percentage of total GCSE marks:

 

25%

 

Number of pieces of coursework and their titles:

 

A1: Observational Work

B1: Graphical or computational work or B2: Constructional work

 

What do these entail:

Full details of the coursework requirements can be seen on AstronomyGCSE.co.uk/coursework and on the Edexcel astronomy website

 

When coursework is due to be handed in:

 

A1 – September 2007

B1 or B2 – Easter 2008

 

Some tips for producing good coursework:

 

·         Follow the advice of your teacher carefully. If you follow their instructions you should get a good mark.

·         Take responsibility for your own learning. All the information you need to get a good mark is available on the internet. Find it.

·         If you get stuck or need advice ask the teacher.

·         Take care to produce a high standard of work.

·         Make progress early. Don’t leave it till the last minute.

 

How parents can support their son/daughter with coursework:

 

Find out yourself what they are supposed to do.

Encourage and support.

 

What help the department provides:

 

A lot of help in lessons

AstronomyGCSE.co.uk website