What is Non-examined Assessment (NEA)?

Non-examined Assessment refers to any assessment which forms part of an awarding body’s qualification (Entry Level, GCSE, GCE A Level) which is not the subject of a terminal examination. This will include controlled assessment, coursework and any other form of non-examined assessment, for example a science practical.

Marking Of NEA

Non-examined assessments are marked (and where necessary moderated) internally. The marks are then submitted to the examination board for verification in the Spring of the examination year. The final decision on the awarding of marks is made by the examination board.

GCSE & A Level Subjects which contain NEA

The following table shows which subjects, and at which level, contain non-examined assessment:

SUBJECT	GCSE % OF TOTAL MARKS	A LEVEL % OF TOTAL MARKS
Art	60%	60%
Biology	N/A	0%
Chemistry	N/A	0%
Computer Science	0%	20%
Design Technology	50%	N/A
English Language	0%	N/A
English Literature	N/A	20%
Extended Project	N/A	100%
Food & Nutrition	50%	N/A
Geography	N/A	20%
History	N/A	20%
Physical Education	40%	N/A
Physics	N/A	0%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Malpractice In NEA

Examination board guidelines in relation to Non-Examined Assessment must be adhered to strictly. Failure to do so constitutes malpractice and may result in the following:

• Disqualification from the component of the NEA in which the malpractice occurred.
• Disqualification from the whole NEA unit.
• Disqualification from the whole qualification.

For further information on the rules on the conduct of NEAs and the procedures involved in the case of suspected malpractice, see the linked documents below.

Appeals Against Awarding Of Marks

Candidates’ rights to appeal against the awarding of marks and the process involved therein are detailed in the documents which may be accessed via the following links.

Links

• JCQ Information For Candidates-non-examination assessments
• JCQ Information for Candidates - Coursework Assessments
• JCQ Information for Candidates on NEA malpractice