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GCSE Science AQA Combined Science (Trilogy) & AQA Biology, Chemistry and Physics
Useful Contacts
[email protected] Jonny Friend (HOF)
[email protected] Lucy Chaston (DHOF)
General Information All students will be sitting exams with AQA
o Combined Science students are following the AQA GCSE Trilogy specification (8464) = 2 GCSE’s
o Separate Science students are following = 3 GCSE’s:o AQA GCSE Biology (8461) AQA GCSE Chemistry (8462) AQA GCSE Physics (8463)
Exam Information All students will be sitting 6 exams, two for each of the sciences.
Biology Chemistry Physics
CombinedScience
(Trilogy) Outcome = 2
GCSE’s
75mins70 marks
2 papers, each have a 16.7%
weighting
75mins70 marks
2 papers, each have a 16.7%
weighting
75mins70 marks
2 papers, each have a 16.7%
weighting
Separate Science
Outcome = 3 GCSE’s
105 minutes100 marks
2 papers, each have a 50% weighting
105 minutes100 marks
2 papers, each have a 50% weighting
105 minutes100 marks
2 papers, each have a 50% weighting
Exam Information All students will be sitting 6 exams, two for each of the sciences.
Biology Chemistry Physics
Paper 1
15th May (pm)Cell Biology; Organisation;
Infection and response; and Bioenergetics.
17th May (am)Atomic structure and the periodic table; Bonding, structure, and theproperties of matter; Quantitative chemistry; Chemical changes; and Energy changes.
23rd May (pm)Energy; Electricity; Particle model of
matter; and Atomic structure.
Paper 2
11th June (am)Homeostasis and
response; Inheritance, variation and evolution;
and Ecology.
13th June (am)The rate and extent of chemical change; Organic chemistry; Chemicalanalysis; Chemistry of the atmosphere; and Using resources.
15th June (am) Forces; Waves; and
Magnetism and electromagnetism
(and space physics for separates only)
Exam Information Can you mix and match tiers?
Combined Science – No. You must complete all exams on the same tier.
Separates – No you can not mix between paper 1 and paper 2 for each subject, however, yes you can mix between each subject. E.g. you could do Foundation Biology but Higher Physics and Chemistry.
Foundation Tier – Grade 1 5
Higher Tier Papers – Grade 4 9
Question papers will be ramped and get progressively harder throughout the paper and questions
Available Resources1) Revision Guides, Work Books and Answer Books
All available from Mrs Stokes in the Library
Combined Science Revision guide = £6.00
Combined Science Work Book = £6.00
Answer Book = £1.00
Each of the separates revision guides = £3.50
Each of the workbooks = £3.50
Each answer book = £1.00
Available Resources2) Practical Past Paper Question Packs
One past paper pack available for each of the sciences, for both combined science and separates science courses.
These can either be put onto a USB for your son/daughter or emailed/SMH depending on size restrictions
They can also be printed, however these will be charged at a cost of £1 per booklet (£3 in total)
Available Resources3) Online Text Book
Go to the Collins connect website and select student
School: enter SN8 and select St Johns, Marlborough
Username: stjohns Password: science
Available Resources4) Revision Sessions
Beginning today combined science students have a one hour revision session each Wednesday after school in L011.
These sessions will run from 15:20 – 16:20 and will focus on exam questions and core concepts.
Separate science students – Revision sessions will be starting in the new year after Feb half term
Available Resources5) BBC Bitesize
Each topic has BBC clips linked, summary notes, animations and quizzes.
Available Resources6) Exam Past Paper Packs – Coming Soon (4th Jan 2018)
Each science (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) will have a past paper pack which will include a minimum of 4 past papers.
We are just awaiting some more material to be released from AQA.
Students should aim to complete the whole pack.
These will be available on SMH/emails, being transferred onto USB’s and in paper form (charged at £1 per pack)
Tips for Trying at HomeEverybody learns differently!
• Distributed practice
• Making a plan
• Not simply copying
• Rewards for targets
• Auditory• Podcasts• Recording yourself• Talking to friends/ family• Teaching others• Quizzing each other
• Practice as many past papers as possible!
1. Planned relaxation2. Short bursts3. Real rest4. No distractions5. Exam practice
‘Chunking’ Revision• We have broken down the specification into smaller chunks.
• At the start of each topic there is an assessment grid
• Then a 20 minute test at the end
• These can be used to help prioritise revision
Final TipsLiteracy – Focus on key vocabulary. Make sure you can define key words and use them correctly to answer questions.
Maths – There is an increased demand for maths in each exam paper. 30% in Physics, 20% in Chemistry and 10% in Biology. Don’t forget your ruler, calculator and AWLWAYS show your workings out. Equation sheets are provided in physics.
Chemical Formulas – A periodic table is provided with the exams. Use this! Also read the questions carefully, do the examiners want word equations or symbol equations.
Required Practicals – All students are completing key practicals . 15% of the total exam papers will be based on these practical skills. Make sure you revise these. You should know the methods, variables, expected trends and hazards.
GCSE Science
Thank you. Any questions please feel free to contact us or your
son/daughters teachers
Useful Contacts
[email protected] Jonny Friend (HOF)
[email protected] Lucy Chaston (DHOF)