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The science suite specification (version 1.0) was updated electronically to correct typographical errors in the scheme of assessment and to clarify subject content for GCSE Chemistry (8462) and the Combined Science variants. It explains 2020 clarification about fundamental chemistry concepts examined in Paper 2 and outlines 2021 content amendments, including assessment guidance, maths requirements, artwork corrections, and corrected references within specific sections.","Specification updates – GCSE Sciences  \nSummary of updates for GCSE Science specifications for 2020 and 2021  \nThe science suite specification (version 1.0) was printed in April 2016. We’ve updated the electronic versions to correct a number of typographical errors in the scheme of assessment and to add clarification to the subject content.  \nUpdates have been made to the following specifications:  \n• GCSE Chemistry (8462)  \n• GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy (8464)  \n• GCSE Combined Science: Synergy (8465)  \n• GCSE Physics (8463)  \nThe updated electronic versions of these specifications can be found [at](at aqa.org.uk/science)[ aqa.org.uk/science](at aqa.org.uk/science)  \nThe page order may have changed in these specifications but the only changes to the content are listed in this update. No changes have been made to the GCSE Biology (8461) specification.  \nClarification for 2020  \nWe’ve clarified the expectation that knowledge and understanding of fundamental concepts and principles of chemistry may be examined in Chemistry Paper 2 of GCSE Chemistry and GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy. As this information was already outlined at the beginning of the specification subject content, this clarification will apply to exams sat in 2020 and onwards.  \nChanges for 2021  \nFor exams due to be sat in 2021 and onwards, we’ve made a small number of changes to the content which are listed in the tables below, by specification.  \nClarification to specifications for 2020 exams and onwards  \n\n| Specification | Section | Amendment |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| GCSE Chemistry (8462)\u003Cbr>GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy (8464) | 4 Subject content (introduction)\u003Cbr>5 Chemistry subject content (introduction) | Amended to highlight content that may be examined in Paper 2:\u003Cbr>Fundamental concepts and principles in chemistry\u003Cbr>The concepts and principles in Sections 4 . 1, 4.2 and 4.3 are fundamental to an understanding of chemistry and underpin much of the content detailed in later sections of the specification. Students will be directly examined on these fundamental concepts in Paper 1. Students should be able to apply these concepts in their answers to some questions in Paper 2. |\n| GCSE Chemistry (8462)\u003Cbr>GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy (8464) | 2.2 Assessments\u003Cbr>2.2 Assessments | Added into box for Paper 2:\u003Cbr>Questions in Paper 2 may draw on fundamental concepts and principles from Sections 4.1-4.3. |\n\nChanges to specifications for 2021 exams and onwards  \n\n| Specification | Section | Amendment |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| GCSE Chemistry (8462)\u003Cbr>GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy (8464)\u003Cbr>GCSE Combined Science: Synergy (8465) | 4.2.2.1 The three states of matter 5.2.2.1 The three states of matter 4.1.1.1 A particle model | Artwork for liquid improved from\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>to\u003Cbr>|\n| GCSE Chemistry (8462)\u003Cbr>GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy (8464)\u003Cbr>GCSE Combined Science: Synergy (8465) | 4.3.1.2 Relative formula mass 5.3.1.2 Relative formula mass 4.5.2.3 Relative formula mass | Added paragraph to clarify maths requirement in context of specification content:\u003Cbr>Students should be able to calculate the percentage by mass in a compound given the relative formula mass and the relative atomic masses |\n| GCSE Chemistry (8462) | 4.7.3.2 Condensation polymerisation (HT only) | Corrected spelling from ethane diol to ethanediol. |\n\n\n| Specification | Section | Amendment |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| GCSE Chemistry (8462) | 4.7.3.2 Condensation polymerisation (HT only) | Corrected artwork for formulae from\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>to\u003Cbr>|\n| GCSE Chemistry (8462) | 4.7.3.3 Amino acids (HT only) | Correct formulae from\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>|\n| GCSE Chemistry (8462) | 8.2.7 Required practical 7 | Corrected reference to safe use of a Bunsen burner to AT2 instead of AT1 . |\n| GCSE Physics (8463) | 4.3.2.3 Changes of heat and specific latent heat | Corrected heading to:\u003Cbr>4.3.2.3 Changes of state and specific latent heat |\n| GCSE Physics (8463)\u003Cbr>GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy (8464)\u003Cbr>GCSE Combined Science: Synergy (846","cbCaijcSdRu2PHFe","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaijcSdRu2PHFe","pdf",135367,1,5,"English","en",105,"# Specification updates – GCSE Sciences\n## Summary of updates for 2020 and 2021\n## Clarification for 2020\n## Changes for 2021 exams and onwards\n## Tables by specification and section","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the specification updates for GCSE Sciences?\",\"answer\":\"The updates correct typographical errors and add clarification to subject content across the GCSE Science specifications for exams in 2020 and 2021.\"},{\"question\":\"What clarification applies for 2020 exams regarding chemistry content and Paper 2?\",\"answer\":\"Knowledge and understanding of fundamental chemistry concepts may be examined in Chemistry Paper 2 and GCSE Combined Science: Trilogy Paper 2, with the concepts already identified at the start of the subject content.\"},{\"question\":\"What types of changes are made for 2021 exams and onwards?\",\"answer\":\"A small number of content changes are listed by specification section, including highlights of examinable content, added explanatory text (such as maths requirements), artwork corrections, corrected spellings, and corrected equation or reference details.\"}]","GCSE Sciences specification updates - 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