Teacher support Assessment at a glance

5 Cambridge International A Level Food Studies 9336. Syllabus for examination in 2017, 2018 and 2019.

2. Teacher support

2.1 Support materials We send Cambridge syllabuses, past question papers and examiner reports to cover the last examination series to all Cambridge schools. You can also go to our public website at www.cie.org.ukalevel to download current and future syllabuses together with specimen papers or past question papers and examiner reports from one series. For teachers at registered Cambridge schools a range of additional support materials for speciic syllabuses is available from Teacher Support, our secure online support for Cambridge teachers. Go to http:teachers.cie.org.uk username and password required. 2.2 Endorsed resources We work with publishers providing a range of resources for our syllabuses including print and digital materials. Resources endorsed by Cambridge go through a detailed quality assurance process to ensure they provide a high level of support for teachers and learners. We have resource lists which can be iltered to show all resources, or just those which are endorsed by Cambridge. The resource lists include further suggestions for resources to support teaching. 2.3 Training We offer a range of support activities for teachers to ensure they have the relevant knowledge and skills to deliver our qualiications. See www.cie.org.ukevents for further information. 6 Cambridge International A Level Food Studies 9336. Syllabus for examination in 2017, 2018 and 2019.

3. Assessment at a glance

For the Cambridge A Level Food Studies, candidates take three compulsory components: Paper 1 Theory, Paper 2 Practical Test and Paper 3 Coursework Investigation. Paper 1 Theory 3 hours Written theory paper testing knowledge of theory and practice. Two questions to be answered from each section. Section A: the science of food and nutrition Section B: the practical application of food science to food handling and preparation 50 of total marks Paper 2 Practical Test 2 hours 30 minutes plus 30 minutes Preparation with Planning Session of 2 hours 30 minutes Candidates select one from a choice of three practical assignments. Each practical assignment links to the nutritional aspects of the subject and includes nutritional calculations. Dishes chosen for the Practical Test should show manipulative skills and competent use of equipment. Full details are given in Section 6. 40 of total marks Paper 3 Coursework Investigation A written report of an investigation undertaken by the candidate toward the end of the irst year of study and completed during the second year of the examination course. The investigation must be a personal study linked to the course as a whole and there must be both theoretical and practical application of nutrition throughout the piece of work. Full details are given in Section 7. 10 of total marks 7 Cambridge International A Level Food Studies 9336. Syllabus for examination in 2017, 2018 and 2019. The Education Authority, Ministry or Centres should be satisied that there are appropriate facilities and equipment for the practical component of the assessment. Each candidate should have sole use of a European-type cooker or stove, a range of basic cooking equipment and access to labour-saving equipment during the Practical Test. basic Equipment Bowls, scales, measuring equipment, various knives for different purposes, various spoons and spatulas, baking tins, cake tins, greaseproof paper, etc. Specialised Equipment Hand whisk, draining spoons, graters, pressure cookers, etc. Desirable Equipment not essential Electric mixers, liquidisersblenders, etc. It is expected that candidates will have access to refrigerators and freezers if possible. Practical Examiners must be qualiied to teach this subject at this level. Availability This syllabus is examined in the November examination series. This syllabus is not available to private candidates. Detailed timetables are available from www.cie.org.ukexamsoficers Centres in the UK that receive government funding are advised to consult the Cambridge website www.cie.org.uk for the latest information before beginning to teach this syllabus. Combining this with other syllabuses Candidates can combine this syllabus in an examination series with any other Cambridge syllabus, except: • 0648 Food and Nutrition • 6065 Food and Nutrition 8 Cambridge International A Level Food Studies 9336. Syllabus for examination in 2017, 2018 and 2019.

4. Syllabus aims and assessment objectives