science - triple
GCSE - SEPARATE SCIENCES
Separate Science GCSEs: Biology, Chemistry and Physics – Edexcel
The Separate Science curriculum is designed to deliver students a GCSE in each specialism of Science; Biology, Chemistry and Physics (three GCSEs in total). Students study similar topics but in further detail compared to the compulsory Combined Science, developing their knowledge and understanding further in key areas of Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
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.
Students who are working at Level 4+ and above in Year 9 (this excludes 4- and below) can choose to study the Separate / Individual Sciences of Biology, Chemistry and Physics (Triple Science). To allow the extra time required to study Biology, Chemistry and Physics separately, students will have to opt for these as one of their option choices.
Biology: Edexcel
Examined terminally at the end of Year 11.
This is one GCSE course resulting in a separate GCSE grade.
Biology has two examinations:
Biology Paper 1: 50% of the Qualification covering topics taught primarily in Year 10.
Biology Paper 2: 50% of the Qualification covering topics taught primarily in Year 11.
Chemistry: Edexcel
Examined terminally at the end of Year 11.
This is one GCSE course resulting in a separate GCSE grade.
Chemistry has two examinations:
Chemistry Paper 1: 50% of the Qualification covering topics taught primarily in Year 10.
Chemistry Paper 2: 50% of the Qualification covering topics taught primarily in Year 11.
Physics: Edexcel
Examined terminally at the end of Year 11.
This is one GCSE course resulting in a separate GCSE grade.
Physics has two examinations:
Physics Paper 1: 50% of the Qualification covering topics taught primarily in Year 10.
Physics Paper 2: 50% of the Qualification covering topics taught primarily in Year 11.
NOTE: all examinations are 1 hour and 45 minutes in length.
Further information from Mr. M. Middleton
