A body of work developed over the course of study, evidencing the four AOs. AQA weights the portfolio higher than Edexcel does — 60% of grade vs Edexcel’s 50%. For learners who do best with sustained, low-stakes engagement and struggle with the externally-set time-bound response, the AQA component weighting is more favourable.
Tests canonical
The four AOs apply across the component. See ao1-developing-ideas, ao2-refining-and-experimenting, ao3-recording, ao4-presenting-response.
Cross-overlay
Edexcel IGCSE Component 1: Personal Portfolio — same shape, 50% weighting.