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 Science
Why study Science?
• To extend the pupils' knowledge of Science from Key Stage 3, as taught at the Junior High Schools, to GCSE level at Key Stage 4.
• To promote an understanding and awareness of the basic concepts in science which the pupil will find useful not only in everyday situations but also throughout their lives.
• The GCSE courses in Science facilitate progression to the various BTEC and NVQ courses offered in Institutes of Further Education.
What courses are available?
Science is offered as either Double Award Science (Modular) or Single Award Science (Modular).
Double Award Science is compulsory for all A-band pupils and Single Award Science for B-band pupils. Single Award Science is offered as an option to C-band pupils.
What do these Science courses involve?
Both courses are based on the study of aspects of:
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Exploring and Investigating Science
How are the courses assessed?
Both courses are taught in Modular form. This means that the students are continually assessed through module tests in Year 11 and Year 12 for Single Award and throughout year 11 for Double Award.
NB: Coursework is an essential part of both courses.
What next?
Double Award Science is necessary for those who wish to study a Science subject at ‘A’ Level or take National Diplomas in Sports Science, Engineering or Health and Social Care.
Single Award Science is required to study NVQ’s in Beauty, Hairdressing, Meat Technology, Electrical Installation, Plumbing or Catering and Hospitality.
| The assessment percentages of each course is summa
| | Double Award Science (H&F) | % | Single Award Science | % | | | (2 GCSEs) | | (1 GCSEs) | | | | 3 Module Tests Year 11 | 25 | 3 Module Tests Year 11 | 36.5 | | | 0 Module Tests Year 12 | 0 | 3 Module Tests Year 12 | 36.5 | | | Coursework | 25 | Coursework | 25 | | | 3 Terminal Papers | 50 | | | | | | | | | | | Entry & achievable grades | | | | | | Double Award Higher | A*A*- CC | Single Award | A* - G | | | Double Award Foundation | CC - GG | | | | |
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