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Qualifications offered include GCSE, AS and A Level, NVQ and our BTEC suite of vocational qualifications, ranging from Entry Level to BTEC Higher National Diplomas. Pearson Education Limited administers general qualifications.  \nThrough initiatives such as onscreen marking and administration, Pearson is leading the way in using technology to modernise educational assessment, and to support teachers and students.  \nAcknowledgements  \nThis specification has been produced by Edexcel on the basis of consultation with teachers, examiners, consultants and other interested parties. Edexcel would like to thank all those who contributed their time and expertise to its development.  \nReferences to third-party material made in this specification are made in good faith. Edexcel does not endorse, approve or accept responsibility for the content of materials, which may be subject to change, or any opinions expressed therein.(Material may include textbooks, journals, magazines and other publications and websites.)  \nAuthorised by Martin Stretton Prepared by John Crew Publications code W031185  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2013  \nIntroduction  \nThe Edexcel Entry Level Certificates in Science are designed for use in schools. The qualification recognises achievement at National Curriculum Levels 1, 2 and 3. The qualification is part of a suite offered by Edexcel.  \nKey subject aims  \nThe Edexcel Entry Level Certificate in Science qualification enables students to:  \n􀁸 acquire a body of basic scientific knowledge and an understanding of some important scientific ideas  \n􀁸 develop basic experimental and investigative abilities  \n􀁸 recognise the difference between scientific and non-scientific ideas and explanations  \n􀁸 develop a basic understanding of some of the important technological and environmental applications of science and the economic, ethical and social implications  \n􀁸 develop literacy, numeracy and ICT skills as appropriate to them and the centre resources that are available  \n􀁸 develop an interest in science leading to further study at a higher level, for example, the Edexcel GCSE in Science.  \nKey features and benefits of the qualification  \nKey features and benefits are:  \n􀁸 provides entitlement to the Programme of Study for Key Stage 4 Science  \n􀁸 recognises achievement at National Curriculum Levels 1, 2 and 3  \n􀁸 meets the needs of students with special educational needs  \n􀁸 meets the requirements of students with learning and behavioural difficulties  \n􀁸 motivates students by recognising small steps of achievement  \n􀁸 no terminal examination  \n􀁸 flexible teaching and assessment approaches  \n􀁸 clear links to the Edexcel GCSE in Science.  \nContents  \nRationale for Entry Level Science 1  \nQualification content 2  \nNational Qualifications Framework (NQF) criteria 2  \nKnowledge and understanding 2  \nSkills 2  \nTopic index 3  \nTopic 1: Classification and variation 5  \nTopic 2: Changes in humans and plants 14  \nTopic 3: Drugs and bacteria 20  \nTopic 4: The Earth, its atmosphere and chemical reactions 28  \nTopic 5: Acids and metals 36  \nTopic 6: Fuels 42  \nTopic 7: Waves and radiation 50  \nTopic 8: Earth and space 58  \nTopic 9: Electricity and energy 63  \nAssessment 68  \nTopic tests 68  \nAssignments 69  \nRetaking of assessment 70  \nStudent record sheets 70  \nCalculating the overall mark 71  \nAssessment Objectives and weightings 72  \nRelationship of Assessment Objectives to Tasks for the Entry Level 1  \nCertificate 72  \nEntering your students for assessment 73  \nStudent entry 73  \nClassification code 73  \nAcces","cbCairC4Cz8Mr9FT","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCairC4Cz8Mr9FT","pdf",2000145,92,"English","# Rationale for Entry Level Science\n# Qualification content\n## National Qualifications Framework (NQF) criteria\n## Knowledge and understanding\n## Skills\n## Topic index\n# Topic 1: Classification and variation\n# Topic 2: Changes in humans and plants\n# Topic 3: Drugs and bacteria\n# Topic 4: The Earth, its atmosphere and chemical reactions\n# Topic 5: Acids and metals\n# Topic 6: Fuels\n# Topic 7: Waves and radiation\n# Topic 8: Earth and space\n# Topic 9: Electricity and energy\n# Assessment\n## Topic tests\n## Assignments\n## Retaking of assessment\n## Student record sheets\n## Calculating the overall mark\n# Assessment Objectives and weightings\n# Entering your students for assessment\n## Student entry\n## Classification code\n## Access arrangements and special requirements\n## Equality Act 2010\n## Internal standardisation\n# Awarding and reporting\n# Retaking of qualifications\n# Language of assessment\n# Malpractice and plagiarism\n# Student recruitment\n# Prior learning\n# Progression\n# Support and training\n## Edexcel support services\n# Appendices\n## Wider curriculum\n## Codes\n## Record sheet for topic tests and assignments","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the Edexcel Entry Level Certificates in Science (8939)?\",\"answer\":\"They are designed for Key Stage 4 students not yet ready for a Level 1 programme through academic or vocational pathways. 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