Introducing the new GCSE Science Specifications Science Subject

Introducing the new GCSE Science Specifications Science Subject Specialist

Meet the team Crawford Kingsnorth Sarah Old Biology Ann Wolstenholme Puj Ladduwahetty Chemistry Michelle Hawley Natasha Chowdhury Physics Chae Cruickshank Geology, Physics

Today • The changes • Draft specifications – Gateway and Twenty First Century • Resources and how we can help you

What’s changed • Grading 9 -1 • Criteria https: //www. gov. uk/government/collections/gcse-subject-content • 2 year course • No controlled assessment • Practical questions and teacher judgement

Ofqual guidelines • Minimum of 3. 5 hours for each single science • Minimum of 7 hours for combined science • Look of the grades: 17 point scale • Practical skills assessment (15% weighting)

Biology: 10 % Chemistry: 20% Physics: 30% Combined Science Separate Sciences Maths content: 20% Split ratio of 1: 2: 3 for Biology, Chemistry and Physics

Ofqual consultation

Practical work proposals • Valid, reliable manageable assessments • Written exams including questions on students’ practical science experience (proposed 15%) • Eight practical activities per science • Student records to support teacher judgement • Schools would confirm with the exam board that practical activities have been completed • Opportunities to use relevant apparatus to develop and demonstrate a range of practical techniques.

Practical apparatus and techniques

Teaching timeline Exam series 2017 Exam series 2018 Current year 7’s Start new GCSE Sept 2017, examinations Summer 2019 Current year 8’s Start new GCSE Sept 2016, examinations Summer 2018 Current year 9’s Old spec Exam series 2019 3 year KS 4 provision? • Draft specs available online once submitted • Refer to the Df. E guidance for the subject content • Early resource packages and support to start delivery will be made available • What are your plans?

Guidelines

Who has been involved? Teachers Learned societies Subject specialists Universities and industry Educational consultants Df. E Assessors Ofqual

Draft timeline Autumn 2015 July – Sept 2015 Summer 2015 Between now and June Decision issued Ofqual review Submission Deadline Reform work, spec writing / resources / SAMs

Today • The changes • Draft specifications – Gateway and Twenty First Century • Resources and how we can help you

Interesting activities and experiences that link to scientific ideas Real world examples Scientific explanations and theories Practical work Twenty First Century Gateway Two suites Engaging to study and motivating for you to teach Choose your delivery style How Science Works Context led teaching approach

Your choice Separate Sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Physics separate GCSEs Combined Science: Three sciences studied together (2 GCSEs)

The New Gateway Science (Draft)

Specification

Content

The Gateway Combined Science A contains a reduced proportion of the total content from all three sciences

Exam models Separate Sciences

Combined Science

The New Twenty First Century (Draft)

Specification

Content

Exam models Separate Sciences

Combined Science

Our approach to practical's Biology 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Practical Activity Group Microscopy Testing for biological molecules Sampling techniques Rates of enzyme-controlled reactions Photosynthesis and respiration Physiology and responses Microbiological techniques Transport in and out of cells

Chemistry Practical Activity Group 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Reactivity trend Electrolysis Distillation Separation Techniques Identification of species Titration Production of salts Measuring rates of reaction

Physics 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Practical Activity Group Materials Forces Motion Measuring Waves Energy Circuit components Series and Parallel Circuits Interactions of waves

Change to the practical approach the teaching and learning line the OCR model, practical assessment embedded in teaching and learning

Practical Activity Groups at KS 5

Other options • Entry Level Science • Cambridge Nationals • STEM projects

Entry Level Science • The content covers science will feature in the students lives • 13 items each for Biology Chemistry and Physics • 39 topic ‘items’ • Interim awards may be given for motivation and to maintain engagement • Bronze • Silver • Gold 40% 60% 80%

Cambridge Nationals Science in the Workplace • Cambridge National Certificate in Science L 1/2 • Cambridge National Certificate in Science in the Workplace L 1/2 Resource Menu • Applied qualifications for 14 to 16 years olds - Key Stage 4 • Synoptic assessment • The Certificate is Equivalent to GCSE (120 GLH) Lesson Elements

Today • The changes • Draft specifications – Gateway and Twenty First Century • Resources and how we can help you

Transition KS 3 KS 5

Resources COVERAGE OF PARTICULAR TOPICS INDIVIDUAL TEACHING ACTIVITIES COVERAGE OF FULL QUALIFICATION CONTENT TOPIC EXPLORATION PACKS DELIVERY GUIDES LESSON ELEMENTS TRANSITION GUIDES

Resources for you

Support

Cluster groups: free CPD, visits from subject specialists, trials, peer support Networking opportunities for new centres Webinars Support Free online training materials Customer support from subject specialists

Other resources for you: • http: //ocr. org. uk/qualifications/by-type/gcse/science/Summary brochures • Draft specifications and draft sample assessment material • Resources e. g. transition guides, delivery guides • Practical Skills Handbook • Maths mapping to the GCSE • Mock papers • Exam. Creator (www. ocr. org. uk/i-want-to/download-past-papers/examcreator/) • Active Results (www. ocr. org. uk/i-want-to/do/check-results/active-results/) • Science Spotlight – keep up to date with changes in science, resources and sharing good practice

Keep in touch! @ocr_science Science. GCSE@ocr. org. uk/science