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Welcome to GCSE Science Options
Welcome to GCSE Science Options
You will all take Science at GCSE, but you need to think carefully about which GCSE course will best suit your strengths and interests. With this mind, we will have a slot at the GCSE Options Evening for all pupils to hear about Dual Award Science (2 GCSEs) and separate Biology, Chemistry and Physics (3 GCSEs)
Course Overview
Course Overview
Exemplar Past Papers
Exemplar Past Papers
Typical Dual Science Chemistry past paper
If you do Single Chemistry you take the paper linked above and also the extra 1 hour 15 mins, 70 mark paper 2C.
Co-Curricular Activity, 'Insides Out' Dissection Club: just one of the many great ways to truly get to grips with subject at CHS. Many aspiring vets and medics take part.
FAQ
FAQ
If I do Dual Science, how many sciences do I study?
If I do Dual Science, how many sciences do I study?
You will study 3 sciences, but you will be awarded 2 IGCSEs.
Is there any coursework?
Is there any coursework?
No.
How is Dual Science structured?
How is Dual Science structured?
You will have the following:
In Year 10 per fortnight: 4 Chemistry periods, 3 for Physics and 3 for Biology
Year 11 per fortnight: 4 Physics periods, 3 for Chemistry and 3 for Biology.
All lessons taught by specialists just as for Single Award. There is an element of setting. Those with very good results across the sciences from Year 9 are placed in a set together. There are then usually four mixed ability sets. Those who find the Sciences more difficult will find themselves in a smaller set of approximately 12-14 students.
Can I go on to study A Levels in the Science subjects if I have studied Dual Science?
Can I go on to study A Levels in the Science subjects if I have studied Dual Science?
Yes.
Is it possible to only take 2 Sciences?
Is it possible to only take 2 Sciences?
For most students three Sciences is the absolute best decision. In exceptional circumstances the school may advise a student to consider only 2 Sciences.
Career Corner
Career Corner
Science GCSEs are useful for just about any career!
Rachel Grey - Head of Chemistry rachelgrey@chschool.co.uk
Jade Johnstone - Head of Physics jadejohnstone@chschool.co.uk
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