WHAT IS THE SPEED OF SOUND?
which science GCSE’s your child will undertake in Years 10 & 11.
• To explain how your child will be assessed.
• To explain what we will do and what you can do to help your child to achieve at least, their G2B in science.

What Science GCSE’s can you expect to achieve?
• Two SEPARATE GCSE’s
• Core Science – all teaching and assessment in Year 10.
• Additional Science – all teaching and assessment in Year 11

What happened to the
3 Sciences?
CHEMISTRY PHYSICS
BIOLOGY

• All learners follow AQA Science A GCSE
• Equal weighting given to Chemistry,
Physics and Biology.
Assessment:
B1
1 hour written exam
25%
C1
1 hour written exam
25%
P1
1 hour written exam
25%
CAU
25%

The Route Map of Core GCSE
External Exams
JUNE 2012
JANUARY 2012
Chemistry
OR
Physics
OR
Biology
Chemistry
OR
Physics
OR
Biology
Chemistry
OR
Physics
OR
Biology

Biology
January 2012 Exams
12 January
Chemistry
Physics
June 2012 Exams
18 January
20 January
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
12 June
15 June
20 June

• Also known as ‘Investigative Skills
Assignment’ or ‘ISA’s’
• Worth 25% of the final GCSE.
• Will take a week to complete.

• Days 1&2 – A Hypothesis is provided
Pupils plan the an investigation to test the hypothesis.
• Day 3 – Section 1 - 45 minute written paper
Completed in class, marked by the teacher – externally moderated.

• Day 4 – Practical work
Pupils carry out the investigation they have devised.
• Day 5 – Section 2, 50 minute written paper
It will include questions related to their findings in the experiment.
Completed in class, marked by the teacher
– externally moderated. – 40%

• Suitable course for pupils of all abilities
• Equal weighting given to Chemistry,
Physics and Biology .
• Assessment:
B2 C2
1 hour written exam
25%
1 hour written exam
25%
P3
1 hour written exam
25%
CAU
25%

The Route Map of GCSE Exams
JUNE 2013
JANUARY 2013
Chemistry
OR
Physics
OR
Biology
Chemistry
OR
Physics
OR
Biology
Chemistry
OR
Physics
OR
Biology

OCR Nationals Level 2 Award in Science
 For those pupils who respond better to continual assessment rather than exams.
 Allows learners of every ability gain qualifications that represent their true understanding and ability.

How we monitor our pupils performance

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After school revision lessons available to all pupils prior to external exams.
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Parent call – to inform you of imminent exams.

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Be aware of looming exam dates and ensure your child is taking all steps to revise.
Use your child’s G2B to monitor their performance in external and internal exams.
Contact your child’s science teacher or Mr Barker if you have any concerns.

WHAT IS THE SPEED OF SOUND?
your child will undertake in years 10
& 11.
• To explain how your child will be assessed in their science GCSEs.
• To explain what we will do and what you can do to help your child to achieve at least their G2B in science.