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The Importance of Studying Science?
The Importance of Studying Science?
Studying science at GCSE is important because it provides a solid foundation for understanding the world around us. It helps develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills that are valuable in everyday life and future careers. Science is essential for making informed decisions about health, the environment, and technology. It also opens up a wide range of career opportunities in fields like medicine, engineering, and research. Whether you plan to pursue further education or enter the workforce, science at GCSE equips you with the knowledge and skills needed for success.
Triple science is ideal for students who enjoy challenging content and want to pursue further studies in scientific fields. It also gives you the advantage of earning three separate GCSEs, which can be valuable when applying to colleges or universities after achieving good grades.
What qualities will I need to be successful in Science?
What qualities will I need to be successful in Science?
Critical Thinking – The ability to analyse information, make connections, and apply fundamental science concepts to explain real life situations.
Practical Skills – Competence in conducting experiments, recording accurate data, and understanding scientific methods.
Numeracy – Comfort with performing calculations, using formulas, and interpreting data from graphs and tables.
What will I study over 2 years?
Biology
Cell Biology
Organisation
Infection and response
Bioenergetics
Homeostasis and response
Inheritance, variation and evolution
Ecology
What will I study over 2 years?
Chemistry
Atomic structure and the periodic table
Bonding, structure, and the properties of matter
Quantitative chemistry
Chemical changes
Energy changes
The rate and extent of chemical change
Organic chemistry
Chemical analysis
Chemistry of the atmosphere
Using resources
What will I study over 2 years?
Physics
Energy
Electricity
Particle model of matter
Atomic structure
Forces
Waves
Magnetism and electromagnetism
How will I be assessed in Science?
How will I be assessed in Science?
Combined Science trilogy
Students receive two grades in science.
Students sit a total of 6 exams, each covering specific content as shown above
Each paper is 1 hour 15 minutes.
There are two tiers of entry – Higher and Foundation
These range from grades 5-5 to 1-1 on the foundation tier, and grades 9-9 to 4-4 on the higher tier.
The Higher tier papers will cover more difficult subject content and the exam papers have more difficult question.
Triple Science
Students receive 3 grades, 1 in each science discipline.
Students sit a total of 6 exams, each covering specific content as shown above.
Each paper is 1 hour 45 minutes.
All students are expected to sit higher tier papers
Grades on the higher tier range from 9 to 4.
Possible Further Education and Career Pathways Options
Possible Further Education and Career Pathways Options
Medicine & Healthcare, Engineering, Environmental Science, Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology, Veterinary Science,
Forensic Science, Technology & Computing, Research & Development, Teaching & Education, Automotive engineer, Beauty therapy, Catering and Hospitality Management, Construction, Cosmetic science, Electrical engineer, Personal Training & Fitness Instruction, Plumber (Specialising in Heating or Gas), Military.
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