Welcome to GCSE Science Year 9 Options Evening

Welcome to GCSE Science Year 9 Options Evening Science Faculty

Presentation Contents 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Course Content of new GCSE Science Options – Combined or Triple? Module Grid and Class Structure Exam Structure Practical Endorsement Digital Learning Tools New Grading System

Timeline of GCSE Reform

Course Structure

Course Structure

Course Structure

Course Structure

GCSE Science Choice • The new GCSE course limits choice from previous years. • Choice of either: 1. GCSE Combined Science (Double Award) 2. GCSE Triple Science 3. ELC Science • No Coursework but compulsory practical endorsement.

GCSE Science Choice • To select GCSE Triple Science students need a minimum grade of a grade 9 SEC* • The Combined Science course covers the majority of the triple science course content. • Students this year have moved between double and triple science at the early stages of the course.

GCSE Triple Science GCSE Biology offers students: • A firm foundation to go on to study A-level Biology • A good background to specialise in other sciences • The opportunity to gain a good understanding across a broad range of rich and relevant topics in: o human biology o organisms o evolution o the environment.

GCSE Triple Science GCSE Chemistry offers students: • A firm foundation to study A-level Chemistry • A good background to specialise in other sciences • The opportunity to gain a good understanding of: o the nature of substances and how they react together o how our knowledge of chemistry is used in business and industry o how our use of raw materials as fuels and in manufacturing can affect the local and global environment.

GCSE Triple Science GCSE Physics offers students: • A firm foundation to go on to study A-level Physics • A good background to specialise in other sciences • The opportunity to gain a good understanding of: o the use and transfer of energy o waves, radiation and space o the application of physics

GCSE Triple Science GCSE Combined Science offers students: • A good knowledge of science, studying the majority of content from GCSE Biology, GCSE Chemistry and GCSE Physics. • A firm foundation to go on to study A-level Science subjects if target grades are met. • The opportunity to gain a good understanding across topics such as: o keeping healthy o elements and atoms o the transfer of energy.

Module Grid

Y 10 Theme Example Pokémon Theme 10 TS 1 Charmander 10 TS 2 Squirtle 10 TS 3 Bulbasaur 10 DS 1 Pikachu 10 DS 2 Meowth 10 DS 3 Jigglypuff 10 DS 4 Snorlax Groups are given name on theme.

GCSE Triple Science Exam Schedule Module Teacher Paper details Weighting Physics P 1, P 2 Mr Burn 1 hour 45 mins, 100 marks 50% each Biology B 1, B 2 Mr Marshall 1 hour 45 mins, 100 marks 50% each Chemistry C 1, C 2 Miss Barker 1 hour 45 mins, 100 marks 50% each Practical (8 Practicals) TBD Internal Assessment 0% but required Paper 1 and Paper 2 Exams are to be sat in the summer term of year 11

GCSE Combined Science Exam Schedule Module Teacher Paper details Weighting Physics P 1, P 2 Mr Burn 1 hour 15 mins, 70 marks 16. 7% each Biology B 1, B 2 Miss Halden 1 hour 15 mins, 70 marks 16. 7% each Chemistry C 1, C 2 Mr Burn / Miss Halden 1 hour 15 mins, 70 marks 16. 7% each Practical (21 Practicals) TBD Internal Assessment 0% but required Paper 1 and Paper 2 Exams are to be sat in the summer term of year 11

GCSE Combined Science Practical Endorsement • There will be no controlled assessment (ISAs) in the new GCSE. • Instead students will be assessed on their practical skills in their exams with 15% of the marks coming from questions relating to practical activities. • Students will be awarded a practical endorsement if they successfully complete a number of practical's which will not contribute to their overall grade.

GCSE Combined Science Practical Endorsement • Triple Science Practical's: 10 Biology, 8 Chemistry, 10 Physics • Combined Science Practical's: 7 Biology, 6 Chemistry and 8 Physics • Students will need to make a record of their work and what they have learnt.

GCSE Combined Science Practical Endorsement Biology (7 Practical's)

GCSE Combined Science Practical Endorsement Chemistry (6 Practical's)

GCSE Combined Science Practical Endorsement Physics (8 Practical's)

GCSE Triple Science Practical Endorsement Biology (10 Practical's)

GCSE Triple Science Practical Endorsement Chemistry (8 Practical's)

GCSE Combined Science Practical Endorsement Physics (10 Practical's)

Welcome to Triple Science: Physics

New Grading System • There will be Foundation and Higher Tier Exams. • A maximum grade 5 can be achieved in the Foundation Paper.

New GCSE Science Assessment Grades