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It can also be taught as a stand alone subject which students can get accreditation for. The certificate supports advancement in science by cementing core understanding and maximising engagement with the subject. It will also help low attaining students to ease back into science content and re-engage learners when returning to school after a period of lost teaching time.  \nWe have increased our support for teachers:  \nEasy to co-teach with GCSE (9-1) Combined Science.  \nClear routes of progression between Entry Level Certificate and GCSE. High quality support that will help you to plan, teach, track and assess.  \nDesigned around the unique challenges at this level:  \nShort assessments with short assessments taken when students are ready.  \nAssessments can be retaken as many times as needed. Engaging resources* designed to support recall and literacy.  \n*Paid-for resources are not a prerequisite for the delivery of our Edexcel specification.  \nSubject Support  \nOur Subject Advisor Irine Muhiuddin is available  \nto answer any questions and provide guidance and support.  0344 463 2934  \n Fill out a contact form  @PearsonSciences  \nQualifications at a glance  \nOur Entry Level Certificates map to our Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Combined Science structure and units to optimise co-teachability and progression.  \nEach internally assessed unit is only undertaken when you decide your students are ready, and can be retaken as many times as necessary.  \n\n| Qualification | Paper No. | Paper Name | Contents | Maps to GCSE |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Entry Level\u003Cbr>Certificate\u003Cbr>in Science | 1 | Biology 1A | Cells, genetics, inheritance and modification | B1 |\n|  | 2 | Biology 1B | Health, disease and the development of medicines |  |\n|  | 3 | Chemistry 1A | Atoms, compounds and states of matter | C1 |\n|  | 4 | Chemistry 1B | Separating mixtures, breaking down substances |  |\n|  | 5 | Physics 1A | Forces, movement and energy | P1 |\n|  | 6 | Physics 1B | Waves and radiation |  |\n\n\n| Assessment | Each Paper |  25 marks |  No set time limit |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n\n\n| Qualification | Paper No. | Paper Name | Contents | Maps to GCSE |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Entry Level\u003Cbr>Certificate in Further Science | 1 | Biology 2A | Plants and ecosystems | B2 |\n|  | 2 | Biology 2B | Human biology |  |\n|  | 3 | Chemistry 2A | Chemical reactions: patterns, energy and rates of reaction | C2 |\n|  | 4 | Chemistry 2B | Chemistry in our world: fuelsand the earth’s atmosphere |  |\n|  | 5 | Physics 2A | Electricity and magnets | P2 |\n|  | 6 | Physics 2B | Energy and particles |  |\n\n\n| Assessment | Each Paper |  25 marks |  No set time limit |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n\nFurther information on how GCSE and the Entry Level Certificate map together can be found on our website.  \nSupport for every need  \nWe’ve put together a package of support to help you co-teach the new Entry Level Certificates in Science with GCSE Combined Science Foundation Tier.  \n Getting started guide gives you an overview of the new Entry Level in Science and Further Science specifications and helps you understand what the changes mean for you and your students.  \n Our Course planner covers a number of different approaches to take account of when you start teaching and whether you are teaching alongside GCSE combined Science or as a standalone qualification.  \n 2, 2.5 and 3-year schemes of work enable co-teaching GCSE and ELC, and allow students to access and prepare for GCSE foundation tier content whilst achieving the Entry Level certificate qualification.  \n Mapping documents to highlight the touchpoints between our ELC and GCSE (9-1) Combined Science course, as well as the KS4 P","cbCaityjO41EuJHF","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaityjO41EuJHF","pdf",1457540,"English","# Entry Level Certificates\n## Supporting access to GCSE (9-1) Combined Science\n## Teacher support and co-teaching routes of progression\n## Qualification structure and paper mappings\n## Assessments and retake flexibility\n## Getting started and course planning support\n## Designed to encourage progression to GCSE\n## Resources for engagement, literacy and recall","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the Entry Level Certificate in Science in relation to GCSE (9-1) Combined Science?\",\"answer\":\"It closely matches the programme of study, supports progression to GCSE (9-1) Combined Science, and reinforces core understanding while maximizing engagement.\"},{\"question\":\"Can the certificate be taught as a standalone subject?\",\"answer\":\"Yes. 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