Science

SCIENCE: Leading to two GCSEs.

Examination board:  AQA

It is intended that all students will achieve TWO GCSEs in Science, although there are two different routes to this, as shown below[p1] :

Route 1: Core Science in Year 10 & Additional Science in Year 11.

This route is recommended for those students who wish to pursue Science A Levels in the sixth form.

The Year 10 course consists of;

• Six theory units (Two of each; Biology, Chemistry and Physics).  These will each be tested by a 30 minute test (12.5% each)
• One piece of centre assessed practical work.  This replaces the coursework of the previous course (25%).

The Year 11 course consists of:

• Separate lessons on Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Additional Science is assessed by three 45 minute papers and another piece of centre assessed practical work, each contributing 25% towards the final grade.

Route 2: Double Applied Science

It is anticipated that the majority of students will be guided to take this course. Applied Science involves a study of how science is used in our everyday lives and particularly in the workplace. Students will therefore learn about the interaction of chemicals through a study of forensic science, rather than studying the chemicals in isolation. The course is assessed mainly through coursework, with an exam in the summer of Year 11.