combined science

COMBINED SCIENCE - EDEXCEL

Science matters. As such it is a compulsory subject that is crucial for higher education and many jobs in today’s society. Every student is different and the Key Stage 4 Science course is designed to enable students to experience a wide range of different science topics and interests. Not only is it essential for many career choices it encourages students in the exploration of the natural and physical world around them, explaining the natural phenomena pupils experience every day.

Students who are considering taking A Level sciences are recommended to study the Separate Sciences at GCSE, as this is the best possible preparation for separate science ‘A’ Levels in Biology, Chemistry and Physics. However students who still achieve high grades on the Combined Science course will still be able to access the Biology, Chemistry and Physics A-Levels.

All students will study the Combined Science course in Years 10 and 11 unless they opt for the Separate Sciences in the option choices. The scheme of work emphasises a wide range of scientific enquiry and skills, focussing on scientific thinking, experimental skills and strategies, analysis, literacy and numeracy.

COMBINED SCIENCE COURSE STRUCTURE:

The course is examined terminally at the end of Year 11. Students in Combined Science will sit

6 examination papers covering Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

Paper 1: Biology 1: 16.67% of the Qualification covering Science taught in Year 10.

Paper 2: Biology 2: 16.67% of the Qualification covering Science taught in Year 11.

Paper 3: Chemistry 1: 16.67% of the Qualification covering Science taught in Year 10.

Paper 4: Chemistry 2: 16.67% of the Qualification covering Science taught in Year 11.

Paper 5: Physics 1: 16.67% of the Qualification covering Science taught in Year 10.

Paper 6: Physics 2: 16.67% of the Qualification covering Science taught in Year 11.

All examinations in Combined Science are 1 hour and 10 minutes in length.

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