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INTRODUCTION.........................................................................................7  \n1.1 Aims ................................................................................................... 7  \n1.2 Curriculum for Wales ..........................................................................7  \n1.3 Prior learning and progression ...........................................................8  \n1.4 Guided learning hours ........................................................................8  \n1.5 Use of language .................................................................................9  \n1.6 Equality and fair access .....................................................................9  \n2 SUBJECT CONTENT ............................................................................... 10  \nUnit 1 ........................................................................................................ 10  \nUnit 2 ........................................................................................................ 10  \nUnit 3 ........................................................................................................ 10  \nAreas of content........................................................................................ 11  \nOpportunities for integration of learning experiences ...............................48  \n3 ASSESSMENT..........................................................................................49  \n3.1 Assessment objectives and weightings............................................49  \nQuestions set in context ...........................................................................51  \nOrganising, communicating and writing accurately ..................................51  \nUse of calculators .....................................................................................52  \nFormula lists .............................................................................................52  \n4 MALPRACTICE.........................................................................................57  \n5 TECHNICAL INFORMATION....................................................................58  \n5.1 Entries and awards...........................................................................58  \n5.2 Grading, awarding and reporting......................................................59  \n5.3 Tiering ..............................................................................................59  ","cbCaitnT2faY3CiB","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaitnT2faY3CiB","pdf",916798,62,"English","# SUMMARY OF ASSESSMENT\n# 1. 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