2005 - 2007

These pupils study either the NEAB Single or Double Modular Science course.

Y10 (double)	Y11 (double)
Tested Nov/Dec 01 Humans as Organisms 10 Electricity Tested Mar/Apr 05 Metals 09 Energy Tested June 02 Maintenance of Life 06 Earth Materials	04 Inheritance and Selection 08 Structures and Bonding 07 Patterns of Chemical Change 12 Waves and Radiation 03 Environment 11 Forces

Y10 (single)	Y11 (single)
Life and living processes materials and reactions Energy and electricity	Inheritance and environment Patterns and reactions Forces waves and radiation

 

KS4 Science Options 2006 – 2008

The National Curriculum has been revised and altered to give pupils more choice of what they study. The aim is to increase the number of pupils studying Science. The school supports this aim. The government target is 80% of pupils following a Double Science course. There is an increasing shortage in Science-based jobs in the health, environmental and manufacturing areas.

Compulsory Science

All pupils must study at least a SINGLE award Science course.

The majority will study Single Science. Some pupils may choose Double or even Triple Science

SINGLE (CORE) SCIENCE

This programme of study is the compulsory minimum science for all. There will be 2 ways to cover this:

• A 2 year single science course for pupils who have no intention of taking science further. This single GCSE does not allow any access to science A-level studies.
• A 2 year single science entry level course for pupils who have no intention of taking science further and will provide a certificate of science progress but is not a GCSE.

DOUBLE SCIENCE

GCSE Route

Many will choose a single Core Science GCSE course plus a further named science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) to be studied for a totally separate GCSE. Your chosen science can then lead to the A level, e.g. Chemistry leads to Chemistry A level.

Pupils who want to keep all their Science A level options open should take the single Core Science GCSE and the Additional Science GCSE by continuing to study Biology, Chemistry and Physics topics. This gives them two GCSEs (core and additional) and pupils who score well on this course will be accepted onto science A level courses.

TRIPLE SCIENCE

Some more able pupils may cover the science content by studying Biology GCSE, Chemistry GCSE, and Physics GCSE over two years. This may involve attendance at extra sessions after school, and is designed for pupils interested in medicine, veterinary science, or high level science studies.

BTEC in Science– the alternative to GCSE

This is a qualification based on evidence of learning not exams. This course would suit pupils who prefer and will complete coursework rather than taking tests and examinations. It is rated equal to 2 GCSE passes at grade C or above. It will still open doors to higher BTEC qualifications at college, or assist those who want to enter employment at 16. Pupils taking BTEC should note they will not be able to study traditional science A levels from this course.