Assessment for certification in Politics and Society is based on the aims, objectives and learning outcomes in this specification. Differentiation at the point of assessment will be achieved through examinations at two levels, Ordinary level and Higher level. There are two assessment components:

1. Report on a citizenship project (20% ).
2. Written examination (80% ).

Assessment will be based on the aims, objectives and learning outcomes as outlined in the specification.

Suggested assessment tasks for ongoing formative assessment can be accessed here.