Edexcel GCSE Science

1. Edexcel GCSE Science • GCSE Science is changing. New specifications have been introduced for first teaching from September 2006.

2. Edexcel GCSE Science • The new specifications reflect the need for students who do not continue beyond GCSE to get a practical grounding in the application of Science, and the need for students who will take Science further to gain the knowledge to do so.

3. Edexcel GCSE Science • How will it work? • Everyone will take the CORE GCSE Science*. This counts as one GCSE and is compulsory. *except for those who take all three separate sciences

4. Edexcel GCSE Science • Around 80% of students are expected to do more than this. • Student can take CORE GCSE Science and ADDITIONAL GCSE Science for two GCSEs

5. Edexcel GCSE Science • Students who wish to study SEPARATE SCIENCES must ensure that they cover the CORE GCSE. They can do this by taking all three sciences for three GCSEs or by taking the CORE GCSE plus one separate science of their choice.

6. Edexcel GCSE Science • Hodder Murray is a preferred partner of Edexcel, and is publishing books and support material for Edexcel GCSE Science by highly-regarded and experienced authors. • We are dedicated to providing you with high quality resources that meet the needs of you and your students.

7. Edexcel GCSE Science About the authors • Chris Conoley, Mary Jones and David Sang are all experienced teachers, authors and examiners.

8. Edexcel GCSE Science • The series has been designed to develop a questioning, analytical and evaluative approach to scientific problems and issue. • Students are encouraged to develop an understanding of the nature of science and the associated power and limitation, as well as acquiring an understanding of the importance of science to themselves and society.

9. Edexcel GCSE Science • Student’s Book • Teacher’s Book with CD-ROM • Foundation Homework Book • Higher Homework Book • Worksheet CD-ROM • Interactive Presentations CD-ROM • Interactive Assessment

10. Edexcel GCSE Science • Follows the Edexcel specification exactly • Each section begins by putting the work in context • Higher level work clearly identified • Reflects the new emphasis on how Science works • Differentiated Homework Books • Comprehensive support package including blended digital resources – Interactive Presentations and Interactive Assessment

11. Additional Science • Student’s Book • Teacher’s Book with CD-ROM (Internal Assessment) • Teacher’s Book with CD-ROM (External Assessment) • Foundation Homework Book • Higher Homework Book • Worksheet CD-ROM • Interactive Presentations CD-ROM • Interactive Assessment

12. Additional Science • The different assessment routes are covered with separate Teacher’s Books for Internal and External Assessment • Differentiated Homework Books • Higher level work clearly identified • Comprehensive support package including blended digital resources – Interactive Presentations and Interactive Assessment

13. Separate Sciences • Students who wish to study Separate Sciences must ensure that they cover the Core GCSE. They can do this either by taking all three sciences for three GCSEs - Biology, Chemistry and Physics – or by taking the Core GCSE plus one separate science of their choice.

14. Student’s Books Teacher’s Books with CD-ROM Homework Books Worksheet CD-ROMs Interactive Presentations CD-ROM Interactive Assessment Separate Sciences

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