science at ks4 at high storrs new gcse courses. present gcse qualifications further additional...
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Science at KS4 at High Storrs
New GCSE courses
Present GCSE QualificationsFurther Additional Science(Triple Science)
Biology 3 Chemistry 3 Physics 3 ISA (practical exam)
Additional Science
Biology 2 Chemistry 2 Physics 2 ISA (practical exam)
Science A (Core)
Biology 1 Chemistry 1 Physics 1 ISA (practical exam)
New GCSE Qualifications – present Y9Non triple Triple Science pathwayGCSE CombinedScience (double award)
Biology Chemistry Physics
Exams 2 Biology2 Chemistry 2 PhysicsEach 1 hour 15 minutes7 ½ hours
June 2018
2 x 1 hour 45 minute papers
3 ½ hours
June 2018
2 x 1 hour 45 minute papers
3 ½ hours
June 2018
2 x 1 hour 45 minute papers
3 ½ hours
June 2018
Available in higher and foundation tier
How they are gradedGCSE CombinedScience
Triple Science route9 point scale
17 point scale Biology Chemistry Physics9 9 9 88 8 8 77 77 66 6 6 55 5 etc
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KS3 old GCSE Old Newp F11 F22 F33c3b3a4c4b4a5c5b5a6c6b6a7c7b7a8c8b8a
1
2
B6
A 7
8
G
F
9A*
E
D
C
3
4
5
New GCSEs
• Everything examined at the end of Y11.• No ISA practical exam, there will be
experiment based questions in the final exams.
• Most of the content is similar. • Exam papers are tougher than present.• Specification still in draft stage.
How we report to you We will use the new number grades and there will be a conversion table.
The predicted grade may remain the same but your child will be making progress.
Estimates are conservative.
If in doubt please contact your child’s Science teacher.
BTEC Pathway
These do not lead to a Science A Level
A few will do – one nurture class
BTEC Level 1 Applied Science
Outcomes can be Level 1 Pass - equivalent to a E at GCSE
Assignment based moduleBiology
Assignment based moduleChemistry
Assignment based modulePhysics
BTEC or GCSE routes will be determined by
How the students do in the Y9 assessment in term 2Teacher judgement as to which pathway is most suitable for your child.You will be informed by letter.Performance throughout Y9 is paramount – Has this student shown they will thrive at GCSE?
How to help your child
Emphasis on long term recallCan’t catch up – constant effortLearn the syllabus Some questions are recall Some questions are application
Practice past paper questionsSupport the afterschool and Easter school
intervention classes.
Revision techniques
Braintrees – mindmapsPostcards
Revision plan - everything is covered - twiceConcentrate on what you need to improve onLittle and often
Any Questions
Please feel free to contact Myself, Head of [email protected]
Mrs James, Deputy Head of Science, KS4 responsibility [email protected]
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