GCSE SCIENCE

 

COURSE CONTENT

You will study 6 modules:

 

• Module 1: Staying Alive
• Module 2: Human Activity and Health
• Module 3: Chemical Patterns and our Environment
• Module 4: Materials and their Management
• Module 5: Electricity, Waves and Communication
• Module 6: Road Safety, Radioactivity and Earth in Space

ASSESSMENT

6 External Modular Exams                                           72%

Internal Assessment of a Practical Investigation              28%

 

EXAMINATIONS

You will sit 6 module tests in total, each comprising of approximately 8 questions worth 45 marks.

 

You will sit:

Module 1, 3 and 5 is tested in Year 11.

Modules 2, 4 and 6 are tested in Year 12.

Examined in November, March and May

This examination is a two tier entry examination: Foundation and Intermediate level.

 

COURSEWORK

The coursework is based on the experimental work carried out in Science at Key Stage 4.  You will be assessed on:

• Obtaining Evidence
• Interpreting and evaluation of the evidence
• These will be assessed as part of the normal classroom routine.