- Science Department
- Science KS3
- Science KS4 Pathways
- Triple GCSE
- Double BTEC
- Double GCSE & BTEC
- Double GCSE
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Science is happening all around us and inside us. It is important to understand the world we live in to ensure that we can develop technology to make life more enjoyable whilst maintaining the environment and all living species that inhabit our world. Science informs everything that we do from cooking our food, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, developing technology to produce labour saving devices, through to protecting our environment.
Albert Einstein once said that ‘imagination is more important than knowledge’. Creative thinking, insight, intuition, hunches and imagination are at the heart of ideas that have led to great leaps forward in science and technology. These skills are positively encouraged in Science learning at Cantell because they spark novel ideas and promote an enquiring approach with students asking questions such as ‘Why does that happen?’, ‘How does this work?’ and ‘What if?’.
The Science department aim to develop young people that are enthusiastic about science and
motivated to progress the human race
The Science department vision is that students:
- increase their common knowledge
- can make sense of the world around them
- develop an enquiring mind
- challenge information
- improve their investigation skills
- are inspired to continue their learning about science
If you have any queries about science please contact the school via the contact us page or by E-Mail to science@cantell.org.uk
The science team are dedicated to providing an engaging and interesting experience for students in science lessons.
“Inspired by science and driven by curiosity”
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Year 7 and 8 curriculum
In Year 7 and 8, students are taught Science using the National Curriculum Programme of Study which has been carefully compacted into 2 years. This has been done by taking into account prior learning at Key Stage 2, and using tailor-made units to deliver an active and practical curriculum.
The year 7 and 8 curriculum allows students to develop into independent learners and build on their knowledge and skills. Students will learn from a range of topics including Chemistry, Physics and Biology.
Topics in Year 7 include:
What are we made of? - Cells, tissues and organs
What is happening around us? - acids, alkalis, indicators, metals, and fuels
Strike a light - circuits, series, parallel, magnets and electro magnets
Reproduction- plants and animals, sex organs, fertilisation, birth, growing up
Particles in Action - Solids liquids and gases, chromatography, mixtures, distillation and grouping chemicals
Forces and Energy - Forces, bending stretching, friction, density, renewable and alternative energy
Body systems - Digestion, respiration, excretion
Elements and Compounds - Properties, symbols, formulae and equations
Light and Space - Light, materials, reflection, refraction, spectrum of colours and solar system
Topics in Year 8 include:
Ecology - Food chains, webs, habitats, adaptations, pyramids of numbers
Our Planet - Rocks and rock cycle, weathering, acid rain, erosion
Heat and sound - Temperature, conduction, convection, insulation, radiation, noise, and noise pollution
Healthy lifestyles - Balanced diet, smoking, alcohol, drugs, microbes and diseases, immunity,
Marvellous Metals - Reactions of metals- water, acid, oxygen, displacement, reactivity series and extraction, corrosion and uses
Energy and Electricity - Different types of energy, price of energy and sustainability, voltage, circuit theory and energy transfer
Variation and Classification - Variation, evolution, classification, genes and inheritance, breeding and cloning
Chemical Reactions - Combustion, fuels, oxidation, making salts, conservation of mass, exothermic and endothermic reactions
Year 9 Curriculum
In year 9 students bring their science knowledge to life and apply it to their own day to day lives. Students will acquire scientific knowledge and skills and develop understanding about phenomena within and beyond their experiences. We facilitate this by teaching it through a range of themes which include Rock concert and Camp science.
Assessment:
In all years it will consist of a variety of methods including verbal feedback in the lesson, student assessment in the lesson, homework, written feedback in the exercise book, end of topic tests and levels assesed tasks.
Homework:
Homework is an important part of the Science curriculum. The homework tasks are recorded by students in the student planner and parents are asked to sign the student planner every week.
The homework will consist of projects that run over a number of weeks and your son/daughter may initially benefit from your support to make sure they are spending the 45 minutes allocated per week on their project and not leaving it until the last minute to complete. Please note that homework tasks will not necessarily relate to the topic the students are studying in class at the time but will build on the skills they are developing.
Each task is supplied with a ‘level ladder’ that students can use to check their progress; you may wish to use this with your son/daughter. The level ladder will also be used by the class teacher to provide feedback.
After-school Clubs:
Key stage three students have an opportunity to join our science club after-school on Friday.
Please contact Mrs Ayoub at Zina.Ayoub@cantellschool.lpplus.net for further information.
Mr Warrington runs a club for Year 9 where students can gain a GCSE in Astronomy.
If you would like further details please email him at Dean.Warrington@cantellschool.lppus.net
KS4 Pathways
Here at Cantell we strive to ensure that all students can succeed in their science education and leave us with the best possible outcomes. To achieve our aim we provide a number of pathways for our students.| Pathway |
Qualifications |
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Triple science (GCSE) |
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Students who excel with theoretical science and may wish to go on to study science through an academic route. Essential for students who wish to pursue the most challenging academic careers in medicine, law, etc. |
Double science (GCSE) |
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Students who are competent with theoretical science and may wish to go on to study an academic subject but not necessarily science. |
Double science (GCSE & BTEC) |
For current Y11
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Students who find theoretical science more difficult but excel in the technical aspects of science and may want to go on to study non science courses at college. |
Double science (BTEC) |
For current Y11
For all future year groups
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Students who find theoretical science more difficult but excel in the technical aspects of science and are most likely to follow a vocational route when they leave school. |
For more information about each pathway please follow the appropriate tab above.
Triple Science
Three GCSE A*-G grades in Biology, Chemistry & Physics
What do students study and how do they study?
This course runs over two years to provide students with excellent opportunities to achieve three good grades in the three separate sciences, Biology, Chemistry & Physics up to A*. Students will undertake an intensive programme of study at higher tier level that enables them to enjoy an even more in-depth understanding of key scientific concepts, theories and ideas that can serve as the basis for subsequent advanced academic sciences and related subject areas. There are also important research and practical investigation components with which to apply and test science theories.
Importantly, the topic areas are presented to students in a manner that is highly relevant to the everyday impact of science in society and as such provide students with both the thinking and investigative skills required to learn at higher academic levels in order to manage the solution of complex problems and to adopt innovative and imaginative ideas.
The GCSE Biology modules studied during the course include:
Unit B1 – Influences on Life. This is split into 3 topics of: Classification, Variation and Inheritance, Responses to a Changing Environment Problems of, solutions to a Changing Environment.
Unit B2 – The Components of Life. This is split into 3 topics of: The Building Blocks of Life, Organisms and Energy, Common Systems.
Unit B3 – Using Biology. This is split into 3 topics of: Control Systems, Behaviour, Biotechnology
Each unit is 25% of the total GCSE.
In addition to this students will also complete a controlled assessment task related to Unit B2 or B3. This is also25% of the total GCSE.
The GCSE Chemistry modules studied during the course include:
Unit C1 – Chemistry in Our World. This is split into 5 topics of: The Earth’s sea and atmosphere, Materials from the sea, Acids, Obtaining and using metals fuels.
Unit C2 –Discovering Chemistry. This is split into 6 topics of: Atomic structure and periodic table, Ionic compounds and analysis Covalent compounds and separation techniques, Groups in the periodic table, Chemical reactions Quantitative chemistry
Unit C3 – Chemistry in Action. This is split into 5 topics of: Qualitative analysis, Quantitative analysis, Electrolytic processes, Gases, equilibria and ammonia, Organic chemistry.
Each unit is 25% of the total GCSE.
In addition to this students will also complete a controlled assessment task related to Unit C2 or C3. This is also25% of the total GCSE.
The GCSE Physics modules studied during the course include:
Unit P1 –Universal Physics. This is split into 6 topics of: Visible light and the Solar System, The electromagnetic spectrum, Waves and the Universe, Waves and the Earth, Generation and transmission of electricity Energy.
Unit P2 –Physics for your future. This is split into 6 topics of: Static and current electricity, Controlling and using electric current, Motion and forces Momentum, energy, work and power, Nuclear fission and nuclear fusion, Advantages and disadvantages of using radioactive materials.
Unit P3 –Applications of Physics. This is split into 5 topics of: Radiation in treatment and medicine, X-rays and ECGs, Production, uses and risks of ionising radiation from radioactive sources, Motion of particles, Kinetic theory and gases.
Each unit is 25% of the total GCSE.
In addition to this students will also complete a controlled assessment task related to Unit P2 or P3. This is also25% of the total GCSE.
What examinations are there?
For Current Year 11:
Unit 1 has already been examined. Unit 2 will be examined in March and Unit 3 in May.
For Current Year 10 and future students:
Due to the linear ruling students will sit all examinations of Year 11.
What additional study is expected?
Students are required to complete home study tasks every week. Students can also attend after school revision sessions and this will become a requirement should their work not be completed to a sufficiently high standard prior to formal assessment. They will be set revision and exam preparation tasks (e.g., practice exam questions) during the weeks prior to each examination and they will be expected to take opportunities to attend after school revision sessions. Students will be provided with opportunities to obtain published revision materials and all students will be expected to avail themselves of such opportunities.
What can students do next?
The Triple GCSE Biology, Chemistry and Physics courses together provide for a wide range of routes of progression in post-16 learning & achievement in colleges of further education & on to university. Students can go onto to study pure and applied sciences such as Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Forensic Science, Applied Science, Psychology, Environmental Sciences etc at college at A Level and also International Baccalaureate.
Alternatively, students can use their GCSE separate science qualifications to demonstrate a high level of scientific knowledge and understanding and also expertise in critical analysis and evaluation of evidence that should equip them for a variety of other career progressions including Law, Publishing, careers in the armed forces, health service etc, whether through intermediary tertiary education or directly into employment.
Double Science (current Y10 students)
Two BTEC (Distinction*- Pass) First Awards, one in ‘principles of applied science’ and one in ‘application of science’.
What do students study and how do they study?
The BTEC first awards are vocational qualifications that give students the opportunity to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal skills and attributes essential for successful performance in working life. During Y10 students will complete assignments towards a BTEC First Award in principles of applied science and they will also need to sit one exam at the end of the year. Y11 will follow the same format but the students will be working towards a BTEC first award in application of science.
The BTEC modules studied during the course include:
Unit 1 – Principles of science – assessed by exam – 25% of the total BTEC in principles of applied science
Unit 2 – Chemistry and our Earth – assessed through assignments completed in school – 25% of the total BTEC in principles of applied science
Unit 3 – Energy and our Universe – assessed through assignments completed in school – 25% of the total BTEC in principles of applied science
Unit 4 – Biology and our environment – assessed through assignments completed in school – 25% of the total BTEC in principles of applied science
Unit 5 - Application of chemical substances – assessed through assignments completed in school – 25% of the total BTEC in application of science
Unit 6 - Application of physical science – assessed through assignments completed in school – 25% of the total BTEC in application of science
Unit 7 - Health applications of life science – assessed through assignments completed in school – 25% of the total BTEC in application of science
Unit 8 - Scientific skills – assessed by exam – 25% of the total BTEC in application of science
What examinations are there?
There will be an exam at the end of Y10 for Unit 4 and an exam at the end of Y11 for Unit 8.
What additional study is expected?
Students are required to complete home study tasks every week which will prepare them for the assignments. There is adequate time during lessons for students to complete all the assignments but should they find that they have fallen behind for whatever reason there is an after school BTEC catch up session every Thursday.
Students can also attend after school revision sessions and this will become a requirement should their work not be completed to a sufficiently high standard prior to formal assessment. They will be set revision and exam preparation tasks (e.g., practice exam questions) during the weeks prior to each examination and they will be expected to take opportunities to attend after school revision sessions. Students will be provided with opportunities to obtain published revision materials and all students will be expected to avail themselves of such opportunities.
What can students do next?
We expect all students on this pathway to be successful in gaining the BTEC qualifications which can provide a route to employment as a science technician or assistant practitioner working in a wide variety of roles in the science industry or in organisations that use science. These can include roles such as: a quality control technician/analyst, where the employee works in a production plant laboratory carrying out analytical tests using modern instrumentation and ICT and interpreting data a medical physics technician in a hospital supporting the use of X-ray and other imaging/scanning instruments a research laboratory technician working on the development of new drugs, managing projects which include setting up apparatus, measuring and handling chemical substances, following procedures, carrying out observations and measurements, separating out and analysing products a journalist for a scientific magazine or journal, editing and proofreading articles on issues such as implications and applications of new scientific discoveries/developments Students could also progress to a level 3 science related BTEC at college. For students who do not wish to pursue a career in science the BTEC qualifications will still assist them in making successful college or job applications.
Double Science (current Y11 students)
One BTEC (Distinction*- Pass) extended certificate in Applied Science which is equivalent to two GCSEs
What do students study and how do they study?
The BTEC extended certificate in applied science is a vocational qualification that gives students the opportunity to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal skills and attributes essential for successful performance in working life. Students are assessed throughout the course upon the successful completion of a number of assignments in class time.
The BTEC modules studied during the course include:
Unit 1 Chemistry and Our Earth
Unit 2 Energy and Our Universe
Unit 3 Biology and Our Environment
Unit 6 Health Applications of Life Sciences
Unit 10 The Living Body
What examinations are there?
For the BTEC extended certificate qualification there are no examinations.
What additional study is expected?
Students are required to complete home study tasks every week which will prepare them for the assignments. There is adequate time during lessons for students to complete all the assignments but should they find that they have fallen behind for whatever reason there is an after school BTEC catch up session every Thursday.
What can students do next?
We expect all students on this pathway to be successful in gaining the BTEC qualification which can provide a route to employment as a science technician or assistant practitioner working in a wide variety of roles in the science industry or in organisations that use science. These can include roles such as: a quality control technician/analyst, where the employee works in a production plant laboratory carrying out analytical tests using modern instrumentation and ICT and interpreting data a medical physics technician in a hospital supporting the use of X-ray and other imaging/scanning instruments a research laboratory technician working on the development of new drugs, managing projects which include setting up apparatus, measuring and handling chemical substances, following procedures, carrying out observations and measurements, separating out and analysing products a journalist for a scientific magazine or journal, editing and proofreading articles on issues such as implications and applications of new scientific discoveries/developments. Students could also progress to a level 3 science related BTEC at college. For those students who do not wish to pursue a career in science the BTEC extended certificate will count as two of their GCSE equivalences and will assist them in making successful college or job applications.
Double Science (current Y10 students)
One GCSE A*-G grade in Science and one BTEC Distinction*- Pass First Award in the Application of Science
What do students study and how do they study?
In Y10 students will study GCSE Science and take three unit exams in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Students also have one controlled assessment to complete towards the GCSE which will be done in school. This qualification provides an excellent foundation in science which is necessary for almost any chosen career path and enables students to make informed decisions about their everyday lives. Importantly, the topic areas are presented to students in a manner that is highly relevant to the everyday impact of science in society and allows students to develop both the thinking and investigative skills required to learn at higher academic levels.
During Y11 students will complete assignments towards a BTEC First Award in the Application of Science and they will also need to sit one exam at the end of the year. This is a more vocational qualification which will make some of the more difficult science concepts accessible to students who may prefer this style of learning.
The GCSE modules studied during the course include:
Unit B1 – Influences on Life. This is split into 3 topics of: Classification, Variation and Inheritance Responses to a Changing Environment Problems of, and solutions to a Changing Environment.
Unit C1 – Chemistry in Our World. This is split into 5 topics of: The Earth’s sea and atmosphere Materials from the sea Acids Obtaining and using metals Fuels.
Unit P1 – Universal Physics. This is split into 6 topics of: Visible light and the Solar System The electromagnetic spectrum Waves and the Universe Waves and the Earth Generation and transmission of electricity Energy and the future Each unit is 25% of the total GCSE.
In addition to this students will also complete a controlled assessment task related to Unit B1, C1 or P1. This is also 25% of the total GCSE.
BTEC modules studied during the course include:
Unit 5 Application of chemical substances – assessed through assignments completed in school – 25% of the total BTEC
Unit 6 Application of physical science – assessed through assignments completed in school 2– 25% of the total BTEC
Unit 7 Health applications of life science – assessed through assignments completed in school – 25% of the total BTEC
Unit 8 Scientific skills – assessed by exam – 25% of the total BTEC
What examinations are there?
For the GCSE qualification units B1, C1 and P1 will be examined at the end of year 10.
For the BTEC qualification unit 8 will be examined at the end of Y11.
What additional study is expected?
Students are required to complete home study tasks every week; sometimes in Y11 these will be to complete assignments. Students can also attend after school revision sessions and this will become a requirement should their work not be completed to a sufficiently high standard prior to formal assessment. They will be set revision and exam preparation tasks (e.g., practice exam questions) during the weeks prior to each examination and they will be expected to take opportunities to attend after school revision sessions. Students will be provided with opportunities to obtain published revision materials and all students will be expected to avail themselves of such opportunities.
What can students do next?
We expect all students on this pathway to be successful in gaining the BTEC qualification which can provide a route to employment as a science technician or assistant practitioner working in a wide variety of roles in the science industry or in organisations that use science. These can include roles such as: a quality control technician/analyst, where the employee works in a production plant laboratory carrying out analytical tests using modern instrumentation and ICT and interpreting data a medical physics technician in a hospital supporting the use of X-ray and other imaging/scanning instruments a research laboratory technician working on the development of new drugs, managing projects which include setting up apparatus, measuring and handling chemical substances, following procedures, carrying out observations and measurements, separating out and analysing products a journalist for a scientific magazine or journal, editing and proofreading articles on issues such as implications and applications of new scientific discoveries/developments.
Students could also progress to a level 3 science related BTEC at college.
For students who do not wish to pursue a career in science the BTEC qualification will count as one/two of their GCSE equivalences and will assist students in making successful college or job applications. We hope that many of the students on this pathway may find that the additional year studying the GCSE science material may result in them increasing their unit exam scores and result in the acquisition of a grade C or better for GCSE science. If that is the case then they could potentially take a more academic route but they would probably be required to initially take one more GCSE in science at college.
Double Science (current Y11 students)
One GCSE A*-G grade in Science and one BTEC Distinction*- Pass certificate in Applied Science
What do students study and how do they study?
In Y10 students studied GCSE Science and took three unit exams in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Students now have one controlled assessment to complete towards the GCSE which will be done in school during Y11. This qualification provides an excellent foundation in science which is necessary for almost any chosen career path and enables students to make informed decisions about their everyday lives. Importantly, the topic areas are presented to students in a manner that is highly relevant to the everyday impact of science in society and allows students to develop both the thinking and investigative skills required to learn at higher academic levels.
Most of Y11 will be spent completing BTEC assignments which cover the same content as the science GCSE but using a different style of learning. The aim is to reinforce the student’s understanding so that when they resit their GCSE unit exams in Y11 they have a good chance of improving their grades. The completion of the BTEC assignments will also lead to a qualification in its own right which will be equivalent to one GCSE. For exceptionally hard working students who wish to push themselves in class and at home it is possible to achieve an extended certificate in applied science which is equivalent to two GCSEs.
The GCSE modules studied during the course include:
Unit B1 – Influences on Life. This is split into 3 topics of: Classification, Variation and Inheritance Responses to a Changing Environment Problems of, and solutions to a Changing Environment.
Unit C1 – Chemistry in Our World. This is split into 5 topics of: The Earth’s sea and atmosphere Materials from the sea Acids Obtaining and using metals Fuels.
Unit P1 – Universal Physics. This is split into 6 topics of: Visible light and the Solar System The electromagnetic spectrum Waves and the Universe Waves and the Earth Generation and transmission of electricity Energy and the future Each unit is 25% of the total GCSE.
In addition to this students will also complete a controlled assessment task related to Unit B1, C1 or P1. This is also 25% of the total GCSE.
BTEC modules studied during the course include:
Unit 1 Chemistry and Our Earth
Unit 2 Energy and Our Universe
Unit 3 Biology and Our Environment
And for those students that wish to push themselves to achieve the extended certificate:
Unit 6 Health Applications of Life Sciences
Unit 10 The Living Body
What examinations are there?
For the GCSE qualification units B1, C1 and P1 have already been examined but to meet the requirements of the exam board one of these will need to be retaken in the Summer of Y11. It is possible for students to retake all three units if deemed appropriate by the class teacher, in conjunction with the Head of Science. For the BTEC qualification there are no examinations.
What additional study is expected?
Students are required to complete home study tasks every week. Students can also attend after school revision sessions and this will become a requirement should their work not be completed to a sufficiently high standard prior to formal assessment. They will be set revision and exam preparation tasks (e.g., practice exam questions) during the weeks prior to each examination and they will be expected to take opportunities to attend after school revision sessions. Students will be provided with opportunities to obtain published revision materials and all students will be expected to avail themselves of such opportunities.
What can students do next?
We expect all students on this pathway to be successful in gaining the BTEC qualification which can provide a route to employment as a science technician or assistant practitioner working in a wide variety of roles in the science industry or in organisations that use science. These can include roles such as: a quality control technician/analyst, where the employee works in a production plant laboratory carrying out analytical tests using modern instrumentation and ICT and interpreting data a medical physics technician in a hospital supporting the use of X-ray and other imaging/scanning instruments a research laboratory technician working on the development of new drugs, managing projects which include setting up apparatus, measuring and handling chemical substances, following procedures, carrying out observations and measurements, separating out and analysing products a journalist for a scientific magazine or journal, editing and proofreading articles on issues such as implications and applications of new scientific discoveries/developments. Students could also progress to a level 3 science related BTEC at college.
For students who do not wish to pursue a career in science the BTEC qualification will count as one/two of their GCSE equivalences and will assist students in making successful college or job applications. We hope that many of the students on this pathway may find that the additional year studying the GCSE science material may result in them increasing their unit exam scores and result in the acquisition of a grade C or better for GCSE science. If that is the case then they could potentially take a more academic route but they would probably be required to initially take one more GCSE in science at college.
Double Science
Two GCSE A*-G grades in Science and Additional Science
What do students study and how do they study?
This course runs over two years to provide students with excellent opportunities to achieve two good grades in Science and Additional Science.
Students will undertake an intensive programme of study at higher tier level that enables them to enjoy an even more in-depth understanding of key scientific concepts, theories and ideas that can serve as the basis for subsequent advanced academic sciences and related subject areas. There are also important research and practical investigation components with which to apply and test science theories.
Importantly, the topic areas are presented to students in a manner that is highly relevant to the everyday impact of science in society and as such provide students with both the thinking and investigative skills required to learn at higher academic levels in order to manage the solution of complex problems and to adopt innovative and imaginative ideas.
The GCSE Science modules studied during the course include:
Unit B1 – Influences on Life. This is split into 3 topics of:
Classification, Variation and Inheritance
Responses to a Changing Environment
Problems of, and solutions to a Changing Environment
Unit C1 – Chemistry in Our World. This is split into 5 topics of:
The Earth’s sea and atmosphere
Materials from the sea
Acids
Obtaining and using metals
Fuels
Unit P1 –Universal Physics. This is split into 6 topics of:
Visible light and the Solar System
The electromagnetic spectrum
Waves and the Universe
Waves and the Earth
Generation and transmission of electricity
Energy and the future
Each unit is 25% of the total GCSE.
In addition to this students will also complete a controlled assessment task related to Unit B1, C1 or P1. This is also25% of the total GCSE.
The GCSE Additional Science modules studied during the course include:
Unit B2 – The Components of Life. This is split into 3 topics of:
The Building Blocks of Life
Organisms and Energy
Common Systems
Unit C2 –Discovering Chemistry. This is split into 6 topics of:
Atomic structure and periodic table
Ionic compounds and analysis
Covalent compounds and separation techniques
Groups in the periodic table
Chemical reactions
Quantitative chemistry
Unit P2 –Physics for your future. This is split into 6 topics of:
Static and current electricity
Controlling and using electric current
Motion and forces
Momentum, energy, work and power
Nuclear fission and nuclear fusion
Advantages and disadvantages of using radioactive materials
Each unit is 25% of the total GCSE.
In addition to this students will also complete a controlled assessment task related to Unit B2, C2 or P2. This is also25% of the total GCSE.
What examinations are there?
For Current Year 11:
Unit 1 may have already been examined or will be examined in November. Unit 2 will be examined in May.
For Current Year 10 and future students:
Due to the linear ruling students will sit all examinations in May 2014.
What additional study is expected?
Students are required to complete home study tasks every week. Students can also attend after school revision sessions and this will become a requirement should their work not be completed to a sufficiently high standard prior to formal assessment. They will be set revision and exam preparation tasks (e.g., practice exam questions) during the weeks prior to each examination and they will be expected to take opportunities to attend after school revision sessions. Students will be provided with opportunities to obtain published revision materials and all students will be expected to avail themselves of such opportunities.
What can students do next?
The Double GCSE Science and additional Science courses together provide for a wide range of routes of progression in post-16 learning & achievement in colleges of further education & on to university. Students can go onto to study pure and applied sciences such as Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Forensic Science, Applied Science, Psychology, Environmental Sciences etc at college at A Level and also International Baccalaureate.
Alternatively, students can use their GCSE science qualifications to demonstrate a high level of scientific knowledge and understanding and also expertise in critical analysis and evaluation of evidence that should equip them for a variety of other career progressions including Law, Publishing, careers in the armed forces, health service etc, whether through intermediary tertiary education or directly into employment.
