Science

Years 7 and 8

In years 7 and 8 our focus is on developing the key scientific skills that students will need in order to progress on to GCSE, such as the ability to plan and carry out investigative work, and to analyse and make conclusions from data. Students learn Biology, Chemistry and Physics topics on rotation, with plenty of practical work built in to lessons to help develop understanding of key ideas. Our aim is for students to have a curiosity about the world around them and to encourage them to ask questions. Assessment is through a range of knowledge and skills based tasks.

Year 9

Students begin to study GCSE Science in year 9, starting with the key fundamentals that bridge the gap between KS3 and KS4, such as cells and microscopy, atomic structure and the use of Maths in Physics. Assessment is through written tests at the end of each topic, beginning to use GCSE questions to allow students to develop a familiarity with the style and language.

Years 10 and 11

In years 10 and 11 students have ten Science lessons across a fortnight, split into Biology, Chemistry and Physics and taught by specialists. Most sit Combined Science, which gives them the opportunity to achieve two grades in Science up to a grade 9, with some students also studying additional content to allow them to sit three separate Science GCSEs. Assessment is through written tests using GCSE questions.

All content for both of the courses is examined at the end of year 11, with all students sitting two exams in each Science (1hr10 for Combined and 1hr45 for Separate) to determine their overall grade. Through the course they will also encounter a range of practical work, including a selection of core practicals which are assessed as part of their written exams.

Exam board: Edexcel

Recommended revision guides: CGP, available through the prep room

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