2. Changes to AS and A levels in Wales

3. AS and A levels remain coupled Grading scale remains the same AS covers half the content of an A level AS outcomes contribute 40% to of an A level grade Only one resit per unit within each qualification Synoptic and extended answer questions required in the A level Content, assessment objectives and % of NEA for most subjects are the same or similar to those in England – with some important exceptions… – A level biology, chemistry and physics: 10% marks are awarded for assessment of practical tasks that contribute to the overall grade, with no separately awarded component. Meanwhile in Wales… Changes to AS and A levels in Wales