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GCSE Science Reforms: Specification Content, Assessment, Grading & Support

Learn about the GCSE science reforms, including updated content, assessment requirements, grading scale, and support offered. Explore the new specifications for biology, chemistry, and physics, as well as the assessment models and practical skill assessments. Discover our approach to inclusive education and free support resources.

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GCSE Science Reforms: Specification Content, Assessment, Grading & Support

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  1. Pre-submission launch event

  2. Agenda • Introducing our qualification • GCSE reforms • Specification content • Assessment • Grading • Our support

  3. Supporting Success in Science • Assessments that give every student the opportunity to achieve • A tried and tested approach to core practicals and the assessment of practical skills • Tools to help you track progress throughout the course of study • A whole new level of free support to help you get started from September 2015 • Support you want, when you need it, from our team of experts

  4. June – final assessment of current qualifications September first teaching for three-year Key Stage 4 September first teaching for two-year Key Stage 4 June - first assessment of new GCSEs When are GCSEs changing? 2015 2016 2017 2018

  5. General GCSE reforms • Updated content and assessment requirements from DfE and Ofqual • Fully linear structure • External examinations as preferred assessment model • No change to Guided Learning Hours • New 9–1 grading scale

  6. New requirements for science Structure and content • Core/Additional Science replaced by Combined Science Double Award • New specified content from DfE • Working scientifically section • At least 8 core practicalsfor each science (16 for Combined Science) • Set list of 19 Physics equations to recall and apply (plus 9 to just apply)

  7. New requirements for science Assessment • Assessment time 3.5 hours per GCSE (7 hours for Combined Science) • Practical skills assessed in written papers (15%) • Requirement documentation of student experience of practical work • Set percentages of maths within the papers • Small changes to assessment objectives

  8. Assessment objectives

  9. Grading • Broadly the same proportion of students will achieve a grade 4 and above as currently achieve a grade C and above. • Broadly the same proportion of students will achieve a grade 7 and above as currently achieve a grade A and above. • The bottom of grade 1 will be aligned with the bottom of grade G.

  10. Our approach

  11. Our approach • The most inclusive GCSE Science (9-1) courses • Straightforward specifications and a range of core practicals to give you confidence in our approach • Assessments to encourage all students to best show what they know and do • Free support that helps you plan, teach and assess the new qualifications with confidence

  12. An assessment model for allCombined science B1 1hr 10 60 marks C1 1hr 10 60 marks P1 1hr 10 60 marks Combined Science B2 1hr 10 60 marks C2 1hr 10 60 marks P2 1hr 10 60 marks • Foundation and Higher available • Split according to topic

  13. An assessment model for allSeparate sciences P1 1hr 45 100 marks C1 1hr 45 100 marks B1 1hr 45 100 marks B2 1hr 45 100 marks C2 1hr 45 100 marks P2 1hr 45 100 marks GCSE Biology GCSE Chemistry GCSE Physics • Foundation (1–5) and Higher (4–9) available • Split according to topic

  14. Edexcel Science 2011 vs 2016

  15. Our new specificationsBiology/Combined science

  16. Our new specificationsChemistry/Combined science * Chemistry GCSE only

  17. Our new specificationsPhysics/Combined science * Physics GCSE only

  18. Our new specifications Clear command words Maths opportunities highlighted Higher tier marked in bold Core practicals embedded in content

  19. Our specifications – assessing practical skills • Awarding bodies have agreed to include a minimum of 8 practicals per GCSE (16 for combined science). These will be based on a set of agreed techniques. • Knowledge and understanding of these core practicals, as well as investigative skills will be tested in the exams. • 15% of marks in the exams will be devoted to practical assessment. • A contemporaneous record of practical experience will need to be kept by centres.

  20. Our specifications – assessing practical skills A tried and tested approach to core practicals and the assessment of practical skills • We pioneered the use of core practicals in 2011. • We’re updating our core practicals for the new qualification, based on what you’ve told us works well. • Our approach to written assessment of practical skills builds on what’s worked in our IGCSE for over 15 years. • We’ll provide free core practical teacher, student and technician worksheets.

  21. Our specifications – assessing maths skills • DfE set a list of required mathematical skills. • For Foundation tier, this will be at the level of KS3 maths • For Higher tier, this will be at the level of Foundation tier maths • There are different weightings for maths within the exams: • Combined science 20% • Biology 10% • Chemistry 20% • Physics 30% • Additional requirement for recall and application of 19 Physics equations (plus application only of a further 9)

  22. Our sample assessments Designed to encourage all students to show what they know and understand about science to the best of their ability • Gradual increase in difficulty within questions and between questions so students persevere to the end of the exam. • Clear command words and accessible language ensures each student can understand and engage with what they’re being asked to do.

  23. Our sample assessments Retention of a similar structure to 2011. • Around 10% will be MCQ • Short answers • Extended open response 6-mark questions (1 in each Combined science paper, 2 in each separate science paper)

  24. Free support to helpyou plan, teach and assess with confidence

  25. Tools to help you measure and track progress • ResultsPlus provides the most detailed analysis available of your students’ exam performance. This free online service helps you identify topics and skills where students could benefit from further learning, helping them gain a deeper understanding of science. • examWizard is a free exam preparation tool containing a bank of past Edexcel GCSE Science exam questions, mark schemes and examiners’ reports, so you can create mock papers, homework or practice tests in minutes.

  26. Tools to help you measure and track progress • Additional sets of specimen papers to give your students a chance to practise the new style of exams and help you pinpoint and guide their progress • Free set of secure mock papers with accompanying mark schemes • Mock marking training

  27. Free support to help you get started • Straight forward mapping between old and new GCSE content, making the transition seamless • Transition teaching plans and assessment materials designed to help your students develop the essential skills they need to make the move from Key Stage 3 to the new GCSEs successfully • Schemes of work including a 5 year plan incorporating a three or two year Key Stage 3

  28. Free support to help you get started • A free series of teacher, student and technician worksheets will help cover each element of planning and delivering every core practical, from September 2015. • CPD to ensure you know how to prepare your students for the assessment of practical work.

  29. Free support to help you get started • Free Guide to Maths for Scientists which maps the differences in teaching order and style of maths between GCSE (9–1) Sciences and GCSE (9–1)Maths • Free maths worksheets linked to lessons to support specific maths skills

  30. A whole new level of free support to help you get started from September 2015 Free Teaching and Learning Support from Pearson, including two terms' worth of comprehensive teaching and learning materials complete with: • Online student book pages • Videos • Animations • Worksheets • Assessments • differentiated lesson plans for 60 lessons. Sign up here: http://www.pearsonschools.co.uk/gcsescience2016

  31. Published Resources Our simple, inclusive and inspiring teaching and learning resources will support you to deliver great science teaching for GCSE (9-1), creating confident, successful learners able to access the skills demanded by the new assessments. Pearson new resources include: • Student Books (for combined Science and Biology, Chemistry and Physics) • Progression Service provides a consistent approach to tracking and assessing your student’s progress over time. • Active Learn Digital Service including: • Teaching Service • Homework, Practice and Support • Assessment and Activity • Teacher and Technician Planning packs Sign up here: http://www.pearsonschools.co.uk/gcsescience2016

  32. Published resources* Our qualification is also supported by high quality resources* produced by a range of other publishers: • Collins GCSE Science provides flexibility for teachers and builds mathematical, working scientifically and practical skills. Ensure all students make good progress using regular progress-check points and tailored intervention. • Pumpkin Interactive: shot with leading international practitioners and theatre companies, our video content will captivate students and transform the way you teach. www.pumpkin-interactive.co.uk • ZigZag: New spec resources for Science – learning, revision and exam practice! Spec-matched, technically checked and photocopiable. These resources have not yet been endorsed. This information is correct as of June 22nd 2015, but may be subject to change. *You do not have to purchase any resources to deliver our qualification.

  33. Personal support • Stephen Nugusand Julius Edwards – Science Subject Advisors • Curriculum and centre support from our local Curriculum Development Managers and Curriculum Support Consultants • Science Team Updates – email support giving regular news, past papers, information on training scienceteamupdates@pearson.com

  34. Stay in touch Stay up to date with our latest news and get set for the new GCSEs with our free support: Subject Advisor email: TeachingScience@pearson.com Subject Advisor telephone number: 0844 576 0037 Sign up for regular GCSE updates www.edexcel.com/SignUpGCSESci Look out for free support material on our website www.edexcel.com/GCSE16Sci Come to our free launch and network events www.edexcel.com/training.

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