Controlled Assessment and Coursework
Assessment in GCSEs and IGCSE comes in three main forms: Terminal Examination This is a written examination taken at the end of the course. Coursework This is a piece of project work which takes place over an extended period, which is marked by the class teacher and then externally moderated by sending a sample to the examination board.
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Controlled Assessment This is similar to coursework but is done under examination conditions over a shorter time period during class-time. The following subjects currently contain some assessment by coursework or controlled assessment: Art, Photography, Drama, Music & Wells Music Specialist Certificate, PE.