Practical Sessions for A Level Sciences
Biology, Chemistry & Physics - Where are they taken?
Darren
Last Update a year ago
Examination boards state that candidates are expected to have completed 12 practicals for the practical endorsement in addition to the three written examination papers. The practical’s do not count towards the final grade but the content of paper 3 is based on them. Three full practical days are preceded by a compulsory lab experience day.
The lab familiarisation, held on Day 1 is primarily for candidates to learn how to handle equipment safely and to know what is expected from them. It will also provide an ideal opportunity to speak to the teachers and learn about the requirements of CPAC. Day 1 will also include the first practical. Day 2 will cover three practicals and Days 3 & 4 will cover four practicals each.
When arranging your examinations with your chosen exam centre, please check they offer this service if required. Not all of them do, so check. Practical assessments tend to be arranged in the spring a few months prior to written exams. Please plan well in advance!
You may wish to try www.tutorsandexams.uk who offer a service for both practical and written exams. They have several locations across the UK too. Please be prepared to travel. The rewards far out way the inconvenience of a train journey or trip on the motorway.
You can expect to pay up to £1000.00 for the 4 day practical prep and assessment. These are done over a 4 day period where you are taught and assessed at the same time.
Further details on A Level Practicals can be found here.