BGCSE Science Single Award 0568 case studies
BGCSE Science Single Award 0568 · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The BGCSE Science Single Award (0568) is a secondary-school science qualification in The Bahamas, typically taken by students around the end of compulsory schooling. It suits candidates who need a broad, balanced grounding in biology, chemistry and physics rather than three separate science awards, and it also appeals to mature learners or school-leavers who need a recognised science credential for further study or employment. The syllabus blends content knowledge with the process skills of scientific investigation: planning and carrying out practical work, handling data, drawing conclusions and evaluating evidence. Written papers assess both recall and structured written answers, with practical skills examined through questions about experiments rather than a separate laboratory test. The BGCSE Science Single Award 0568 case studies are 5 cases and about 2,031 words.
1The Fading Tomato Seedlings
A student grows tomato seedlings in two identical trays on a windowsill. Tray A receives full sunlight for 8 hours a day.
424 words, about 2 min2Testing an Antacid Tablet
A student investigates how quickly an antacid tablet neutralises stomach acid. She uses dilute hydrochloric acid as a model for stomach acid and measures the time taken for the pH to rise from 1.5 to 4.0 after adding a tablet.
445 words, about 2 min3The Van Driver's Braking Distance
A van of mass 2000 kg travels at 15 m/s on a dry road. The driver sees a child step out 30 m ahead and brakes.
382 words, about 2 min4Salt on the School Path
In winter, a school caretaker spreads rock salt on an icy path beside a flower bed. Meltwater runs into the soil.
391 words, about 2 min5The Rusting Gate
A school gate is made of iron and rusts badly near the hinge and along the bottom edge. The caretaker paints the gate, but within a year rust appears at a scratch and at the hinge, which is not painted because paint would stop it moving.
389 words, about 2 min