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Wigston Academy

Wigston Academy. “I believe there are no questions that science can't answer about a physical universe.” Stephen Hawking. Exam Board. We are delivering the Edexcel GCSE sciences suite. Both Combined and Triple Science. What to expect from Science.

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Wigston Academy

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  1. Wigston Academy “I believe there are no questions that science can't answer about a physical universe.” Stephen Hawking

  2. Exam Board • We are delivering the Edexcel GCSE sciences suite. • Both Combined and Triple Science.

  3. What to expect from Science • There are 10 lessons a fortnight for science. • Each class has 2 different GCSE teachers. Each teacher will teach separate modules. • This is to enable the science staff to deliver their specialism and so pupils can receive the best from their lessons. • There will be regular practical work, including ‘core practicals’- these practicals are referred to in exams. • Students will also be set regular exam style questions in order for them to know what to expect from the real exams. • There will be regular end of topic tests and interventions put into place to support students underachieving.

  4. Year 10 exam • There will be a year 10 exam for science. • Students will be tested on the work covered throughout year 10. • This exam does not count towards their GCSEs. • BUT – it gives us a valuable insight into how the students are progressing and should be treated seriously.

  5. Examinations • For all Science courses there will be 6 exams. • Each paper will include: • multiple-choice, • short answer questions, • calculations and • extended open-response questions. • Calculators may be used in the examination. • Examinations are available at foundation and higher tier. • The foundation tier paper will target grades 1–5. • The higher tier paper will target grades 4–9.

  6. Additional Information • Support from home is vital, even if it asking what your son/ daughter has done today to spark a conversation. • Revision guides and workbooks are available to buy during the year. • Students will also have access to the main textbook • Revision sessions will be run during Year 11. We encourage as many students to attend as possible

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