Our GCSE from 2009 in Astronomy: 

• offers assessment to challenge students of all abilities

• features engaging content with a strong practical element, broadening the appeal to a wide range of students and consolidating students’ skills and understanding of How Science Works

• provides a clear and concise mark scheme for the paper, so you can use the sample paper with students to help them prepare for the real thing

• has supported controlled assessment showing you the activities students will undertake. Used in conjunction with the guidance in the Teacher’s Guide, this will help you manage the controlled assessment in your centre and help students achieve their best. 

Read the subject criteria for Science, including Astronomy, here.