|
|
Science Course Structure
Science:
| Year 10 New AQA Combined Science Trilogy GCSE | Six 75 minute written papers | Students will sit six 75 minute papers, two for each of the discplines of Biology, Chemistry and Physics. These papers will have a variety of question types including recall, how science works, application of science, investigative skills and quality of written communication
There is no controlled assessment for this course. | Each paper is worth 17.5% of the final double grade | Summer of 2018 | | Year 11 Science A and Additional Science | Six, one hour written papers and two controlled assessments | Students will take six, one hour written papers covering the Units of B1 and 2, C1 and 2 and P1 and 2. See below for information on controlled assessments | Each paper is worth 25% | In the Summer of 2017 | | Year 11 TRIPLE Biology GCSE | Three, one hour written papers and a controlled assessment. | Students will take three, one hour written papers covering the Units of B1, B2 and B3. | Each paper is worth 25%. | In the Summer of 2017 | | Year 11 TRIPLE Chemistry GCSE | Three, one hour written papers and a controlled assessment | Students will take three, one hour written papers covering the Units of C1, C2 and C3. | Each paper is worth 25% | In the Summer of 2017 | | Year 11 TRIPLE Physics GCSE | Three, one hour written papers and a controlled assessment | Students will take three, one hour written papers covering the Units of P1, P2 and P3. | Each paper is worth 25% | In the Summer of 2017 |
|
Assessments
  Unit : (1) |  | Year 10 Science Controlled Assessments | The new GCSE Combined Science Trilogy Course does not include Controlled Assessments for students. All assessments are written papers at the end of the course 2018 | | | | Unit : ISA (1) | | Year 11 Science Controlled Assessments (ISAs) | Each GCSE has a controlled assessment (otherwise known as an ISA) component worth 25% of the final mark.
For those students who are studying the Double award, they are given two ISAs in Year 10 (November and February) and one ISA in Year 11 (January). The best result from Year 10 is included in the overall grade for Science A GCSE and the result from year 11 is included in the overall result for the Additional GCSE.
If the department feels that a student would benefit from further attempts students will be informed by their class teacher although this opportunity is limited to those well below their target grade. | The Controlled assessment is a practical exam delivered over a whole day in class. Paper one (45mins) is a planning exam where students are asked to discuss research and write a method for a practical concerning a given hypothesis. To support them, students complete a Candidate research sheet before the day, which they are allowed to take in with them to the exam. Students then complete the practical element with a method given to them by the teacher. Paper 2 (50mins) is an analysis of the results obtained and analysis and evaluation of investigations carried out by others scientists. The candidate research sheet is also allowed during this exam. This component is internally assessed however, as there are strict moderation procedures we need to adhere to, time must be given before results are discussed with students. A date for results to be released by teachers will be discussed with students. Please bear in mind that grade boundaries change significantly year on year so any grade given to a student can change in the final result. For further information please go to http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/science-a-4405/spec-at-a-glance | Science Controlled Assessments | | Unit : Year 10 New AQA Combined Science Trilogy GCSE (1) | | Written exams | Six 75 minute papers at either Higher or Foundation level where students are asked to answer all questions given | These written exams cover topics relating to the AQA Biology, Chemistry and Physics units and includes knowledge and understanding, analysis and prose style questions. | For full topic description please refer to the subject specification AQA Combined Science Trilogy (8464) | | Unit : Year 11 Science A and Additional Science (1) | | Written exams | Six, one hour long, 60 mark written exams at either Higher or Foundation level where students are asked to answer all questions given. | These written exams cover topics relating to the AQA Biology 1 and 2, Chemistry 1 and 2 and Physics 1 and 2 units and includes knowledge and understanding, analysis and prose style questions. | For full topic description please refer to the subject specification AQA Additional (4408) | | Unit : Year 11 TRIPLE Biology GCSE (1) | | Written exams | Three, One hour long, 60 mark written exams at either Higher or Foundation level where students are asked to answer all questions given. | These written exams cover topics relating to the AQA Biology 1, 2 and 3 units and includes knowledge and understanding, analysis and prose style questions. | For full topic description please refer to the subject specification AQA Biology (4401) | | Unit : Year 11 TRIPLE Chemistry GCSE (1) | | Written exams | Three, One hour long, 60 mark written exams at either Higher or Foundation level where students are asked to answer all questions given. | These written exams cover topics relating to the AQA Chemistry 1, 2 and 3 units and includes knowledge and understanding, analysis and prose style questions. | For full topic description please refer to the subject specification AQA Chemistry (4402) | | Unit : Year 11 TRIPLE Physics GCSE (1) | | Written exams | Three, one hour long, 60 mark written exams at either Higher or Foundation level where students are asked to answer all questions given. | These written exams cover topics relating to the AQA Physics 1, 2 and 3 units and includes knowledge and understanding, analysis and prose style questions. | For full topic description please refer to the subject specification AQA Physics (4403) |
|
How you can help your child....
|