Food Preparation and Nutrition Information

Course Details and where to find the specification, course content and exam papers:

You are studying:
EDUQAS Food Preparation and Nutrition.

The specification and course content can be found here:
https://www.eduqas.co.uk/qualifications/food-preparation-and-nutrition-gcse/#tab_keydocuments

What is the exam structure?

You sit one exam paper in June.

Section A focuses on short answer questions and you will have visual stimulii to look at and jog your memory.

Section B has a range of long and short answer question that can be asked from any topic we have studied across Yr9 and Yr10.

Answers can be 2 marks. 4 marks, 6 Marks, 8 marks and 12 marks.

Online resources we subscribe to and recommend for studying and revision:

No specific online resources, but all students are provided with a knowledge organiser.

What other resources do we recommend to students?

Your knowledge organisers are a good summary of the information you need.
You have also been provided with a revision guide.

What does revision in this subject look like?

All the usual revision techniques (self-quizzing using flashcards, brain dumps, mind maps etc) are ideal for Food.

Past papers are also very helpful.

Use the mark schemes for the paper to check your answers – they give examples of what might be included in the answer. Once you have checked, improve your answers.

Are there any specific exam tips or strategies?

Detailed knowledge of the 3 macronutrients is essential: Protein, Carboyhdrates, Fats.

If a question is worth 1 mark you need 1 point. If a question is worth 12 marks you need 12 points as well as an explanation.