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Common Practical Assessment Criteria
Presentation 2<br>
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Ofqual published the final version of the common practical assessment criteria (CPAC) July 2015
Documents printed at time earlier than this will not contain the finalised version of the criteria
Check you are using the final version of CPAC! The criteria: important note<br>
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CPAC 1 Follows written procedures
CPAC 2 Applies investigative approaches and methods
when using instruments and equipment
CPAC 3 Safely uses a range of practical equipment
and materials
CPAC 4 Makes and records observations
CPAC 5 Researches, references and reports The criteria<br>
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In order to be awarded a Pass a Learner must, by the end of the practical science assessment, consistently and routinely meet the criteria in respect of each competency.
A Learner may demonstrate the competencies in any practical activity undertaken as part of that assessment throughout the course of study. The criteria for a pass<br>
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Learners may undertake practical activities in groups.
However, the evidence generated by each Learner must demonstrate that he or she independently meets the criteria outlined below in respect of each competency. Such evidence –
will comprise both the Learner’s performance during each practical activity and his or her contemporaneous record of the work that he or she has undertaken during that activity, and
must include evidence of independent application of investigative approaches and methods to practical work. The criteria for a pass cont. ….<br>
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CPAC 1<br>
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CPAC 2<br>
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CPAC 3<br>
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CPAC4<br>
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CPAC 5<br>
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See word documents
2.3 The Standard
2.4 Pen portraits The standard<br>
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In respect of each assessment cycle for each GCE A level qualification in Biology, Chemistry or Physics which it makes available, an awarding organisation must –
require each Centre to provide a practical science statement to the awarding organisation. Practical science statement<br>
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For the purposes of this condition, a ‘practical science statement’ is a true and accurate written statement made by a-
(a) completed at least 12 practical activities as required by the awarding organisation, and
(b) made a contemporaneous record of the work which that Learner has undertaken during those practical activities. Practical science statement<br>
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