Question 1
Why is bicarbonate of soda used on its own mainly in strongly flavoured mixtures such as gingerbread?
GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition
The non-exam assessment: Task 1 and Task 2
Two tasks, half the grade. We explain how they are marked; the work is yours.
| Task 1 | Food investigation, 30 marks, a 1,500 to 2,000 word report |
|---|---|
| Task 2 | Food preparation assessment, 70 marks, a portfolio of up to 20 sides |
| Final dishes | Three, made in a single session of no more than three hours |
| Weight | 50% of the grade together |
Task 1: the food investigation
- Research, 6 marks: how the ingredients work and why, leading to a hypothesis or prediction.
- Investigation, 15 marks: the practical investigation itself, recorded with photographs.
- Analysis and evaluation, 9 marks: what the results show and how far they support the prediction.
Task 2: the food preparation assessment
- Researching the task, 6 marks.
- Demonstrating technical skills, 18 marks.
- Planning for the final menu, 8 marks.
How we help
Our lessons explain what each section rewards and how the exam science feeds the tasks. We never write, plan or check a student's NEA work.
Try 2 questions
Question 2
What is a triangle test used to find out?
Next step
Questions people ask
When are the tasks released?
Task 1 tasks on 1 September and Task 2 tasks on 1 November of the year the work is submitted.
Do photographs count?
They are required: in Task 1 to show the investigation is your own, and in Task 2 as evidence of the three final dishes.