The exams We run two different courses, GCSE Combined Science Trilogy (double) and GCSE Single Sciences (triple) The exam structure is very similar between the two courses Combined science Single Science (triple) 6 x 1 hour 15 minute exams 6 x 1 hour 45 minute exams 15 th May Biology 1 11 th June Biology 2 17 th May Chemistry 1 13 th June Chemistry 2 23 rd May Physics 1 15 th June Physics 2 All 6 exams added together and 2 GCSEs The 2 exams of each subject are added awarded together and 3 GCSEs awarded
What they require for the exams • Pens • Pencils • Ruler • Protractor • Rubber • Calculator
Provided in the exams • Periodic table • An equation sheet The equation sheet does not contain all the equations they need to know!
Equations to learn Pupils have to learn 21 equations They are not given these in the exam Questions will require them to • Write an equation • Rearrange an equation • State the units for the answer
An example – notice it’s the first question on the paper There are two resources produced by the science department to help with this They can be found in this google drive folder Http://tiny.cc/Sciencerevision • Equations cards Use them by playing the snake game • Equation posters Stick them around your bedroom
Required practicals There are 21 practicals that the students should be able to explain in detail. This includes: • Describing a method to carry it out • Identifying variables • Analysing results Once again the science department have made a resource for learning these They can be found in the same google drive folder Http://tiny.cc/Sciencerevision We also have some simulation software found here http://tiny.cc/Sciencepracticals
Maths in science Pupils are expected to be able to carry out simple mathematical functions The common questions involve: • Percentages • Averages • Rearranging equations • Using significant figures • Draw and read graphs AQA have some resources here http://www.aqa.org.uk/resources/science/gcse/teach/maths-skills-in- GCSE-sciences There are pages in the revision guide that cover this topic, don’t skip them
Ways to revise Learn keywords and definitions - Look say cover write check Practice using EMU for equations - Set all equations out the same Equation F = ma Maths F = 15x3 Unit F = 45 N Describe processes - Ask your child to describe how something works Use the revision guide yourself to guide them if they get stuck Ask questions - Similar to above but interrupt and ask other relevant questions Practice exam papers - http://tiny.cc/Foundationpastpapers http://tiny.cc/Higherpastpapers
All pupils should have a revision guide We recommend CGP Combined Higher Combined Foundation Triple Biology Triple Chemistry Triple Physics
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