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The difference between compulsory science (Combined Science) and the option (Separate Sciences)

The difference between compulsory science (Combined Science) and the option (Separate Sciences). New Science Specifications for 1st examination in Summer 2018. Content offered by all examination boards is identical No controlled assessment / ISA’s

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The difference between compulsory science (Combined Science) and the option (Separate Sciences)

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  1. The difference between compulsory science (Combined Science) and the option (Separate Sciences)

  2. New Science Specifications for 1st examination in Summer 2018 • Content offered by all examination boards is identical • No controlled assessment / ISA’s • Practical skills examined in the examinations • No modules / terminal examination • Increased content to cover • We are following the AQA course • Year 9 students have started their GCSE course. • Support • Challenge • Succeed

  3. New Science Specifications for 1st examination in Summer 2018 • Grades replaced by numbers • 1-1 to 9-9 (9-9 is the highest grade / above A*)) • Support • Challenge • Succeed

  4. Compulsory - Combined Science: Trilogy • Spec code 8464 • Study all 3 science subjects; Biology, Chemistry and Physics • 3 specialist teachers • 9 one hour periods per fortnight (3 lessons per subject) • Entered for either Foundation or Higher level in all three subjects • Support • Challenge • Succeed

  5. Compulsory Science (all papers either Higher or Foundation Tier) Biology topics Chemistry topics Physics topics Year 9 and 10 topics 1 hour 15 min exam Year 9 and 10 topics 1 hour 15 min exam Year 9 and 10 topics 1 hour 15 min exam Year 11 topics 1 hour 15 min exam Year 11 topics 1 hour 15 min exam Year 11 topics 1 hour 15 min exam All examinations taken at the end of Year 11

  6. Separate Science Option • 3 specialist teachers • 15 hours of teaching per fortnight (must REALLY like all three science subjects!) • Will be awarded 3 Separate GCSE’s in Biology, Chemistry and Physics • Foundation and Higher exams in each separate subject • Support • Challenge • Succeed

  7. Separate Science Option Biology GCSE Chemistry GCSE Physics GCSE Year 9 and 10 Topics 1 hour 45 min exam 50 % of the GCSE Year 9 and 10 1 hour 45 min exam 50 % of the GCSE Year 9 and 10 1 hour 45 min exam 50 % of the GCSE Year 11 Topics 1 hour 45 min exam 50 % of the GCSE Year 11 Topics 1 hour 45 min exam 50 % of the GCSE Year 11 Topics 1 hour 45 min exam 50 % of the GCSE All examinations taken at the end of Year 11.

  8. Practical work • Support • Challenge • Succeed Core practicalactivities set by examination board 16 for Combined Science 8 for each Separate Science Covered in lessons Assessed on the examinations Accounts for at least 15% of the GCSE marks

  9. Why choose to follow Combined Science course You want to study 2 Languages, Arts and Humanities options You are currently working at 3 or below in Year 9 and find Science difficult Do not intend to follow all three sciences at A level or pursue a STEM career Science is not one of your favourite subjects Would not like to have 2 or more hours of Science in one day The content covered on the Chemistry course is limited in organic Chemistry so students progressing to A level Chemistry may find this a challenge.

  10. Why select the Separate Science Option • Support • Challenge • Succeed Enjoy Science (Essential!!) Good at Science ( currently working at grade 4 or above in Year 9) Intend to take Biology, Chemistry and Physics at A level (the additional specification content allows for a more detailed understanding to be developed that allows for better A level preparation)

  11. Independent study is essential. We provide the opportunity for students to purchase CGP revision guides and text books at a reduced cost. • Support • Challenge • Succeed

  12. Any Questions? • Support • Challenge • Succeed

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