Science

Science 

Students have already started studying for their GCSE science qualifications from the beginning of year 9. All students are studying the fundamental concepts of science at the same level in year 9.

In the summer, they will complete end of year 9 assessments which will help us to decide the GCSE science route they will continue with.

There are 3 science pathways:

Triple science (biology, chemistry and physics) - 6 exams, 1h45m each, 3 GCSEs, grades 9-4 available.

Combined science higher (biology, chemistry and physics) - 6 exams, 1h15m each, 2 GCSEs, grades 9-4 available.

Combined science foundation (biology, chemistry and physics) - 6 exams, 1h15m each, 2 GCSEs, grades 5-1 available.

Practical work will be carried out as part of normal teaching and is assessed by questions within the written exams. Mathematical skills also represent a significant element of the exams, and students will be expected to apply skills used in GCSE mathematics.

The general themes studied in GCSE science are as follows:

Biology

• Human body systems

• Biological processes

• Genetics and evolution

• Diseases

• Plants

• Ecology

Chemistry

• Atoms

• Periodic table

• Reactions

• Organic chemistry

• The atmosphere

• Resources

Physics

• Energy

• Electricity

• Particles

• Radioactivity

• Forces

• Waves

• Magnetism

• Space 

Who to contact for further information 

Ms Golding, Faculty Leader of Science