KS4 Food Preparation and Nutrition

Eduqas GCSE (9-1) in FOOD PREPARATION AND NUTRITION

SUMMARY OF ASSESSMENT

Component 1:

Principles of Food Preparation and Nutrition

Written examination: 1 hour 45 minutes

50% of qualification

This component will consist of two sections both containing

compulsory questions and will assess the six areas of

content as listed in the specified GCSE content.

Section A: questions based on stimulus material.

Section B: structured, short and extended response questions to assess content related to food preparation and nutrition.

Component 2

Food Preparation and Nutrition in Action

Non-examination assessment: internally assessed,

externally moderated

Assessment 1: 8 hours

Assessment 2: 12 hours

50% of qualification

Assessment 1: The Food Investigation Assessment

A scientific food investigation which will assess the learner's knowledge, skills and understanding in relation to scientific principles underlying the preparation and cooking of food. 

Assessment 2: The Food Preparation Assessment

Prepare, cook and present a menu which assesses the learner’s knowledge, skills and understanding in relation to the planning, preparation, cooking and presentation of food.

These assessments will be based on a choice of tasks released by WJEC annually. This linear qualification will be available in May/June each year. It will be awarded

How should I revise? 

• GCSE revision text books can be purchased through school using parent pay or obtained independently.

• BBC Bitesize
• Eduqas website

Eduqas website for access to the specification and past papers. 

https://www.eduqas.co.uk/qualifications/food-preparation-and-nutrition/