Science Pathways
3 possible routes
Pathway
Year 9
Year 10
Year 11
Qualification
CORE
KS3/GCSE
Foundation year
Units 1 and 2
Units 3 and 4
GCSE Science
GCSE Additional
Science
BTEC
KS3/BTEC
Foundation year
Units 1 – 4
Units 5 - 8
BTEC –
Principles of
Applied Science
BTEC –
Applications of
Science
TRIPLE
Units 1 and 2
Units 3 and 4
Units 5 and 6
GCSE Biology
GCSE Chemistry
GCSE Physics
Coursework/Controlled Assessment
GCSE = 25%
BTEC = 75%
Exams
BTEC - Unit 1 available on 14th November
- Unit 1 and Unit 8 available march (TBC)
- Unit 1 and Unit 8 available June (TBC)
GCSE - All exams are in June (TBC)
- Core = 4 exams ( 2 Science + 2 Additional)
- Triple = 6 exams (2 for each subject)
GCSE Module Tests
 High Expectations
 Exam board written
 Exam board mark schemes
 Exam board grade boundaries
 Letters/Email Home
 Grades on Reports
 Retakes for those not meeting targets
BTEC Modules
 High Expectations
 Internally and Externally Verified by Edexcel
 Clear Deadlines – Submission and Resubmission
 Student Check Lists
 Tracking Grids
 Grades on Reports
 Resubmission dates for those missing targets
Support
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SAM Learning
OCR website – Gateway B Science Suite 2012 onwards
BBC Bitesize – Gateway B Science
Edexcel/Pearson website – BTEC Firsts 2012 onwards
Targeted Departmental Support
One to Ones
Coursework Support Sessions
Revision Classes
Departmental Support
GCSE Tracking Booklets/Criteria
BTEC Support Sessions
Revision guides
Text Books