At Barclay School we follow a set of science GCSE courses called Twenty First Century Science. We offer three different routes. Each course has a different character matched to the needs of students. Double award in BTEC Applied Science alongside Core Science GCSE 1 GCSE in Science and BTEC Applied Science double award Edexcel exam board

B3- Life on EarthB1- You and your Genes C1-Air QualityC2- Materials C3- Chemicals in our lives P1- Earth and the Universe B2- Keeping Healthy P2- Radiation and Life P3- Sustainable Energy

B6- Brain and Mind B4- Processes of Life C4- Chemical Patterns C5- Chemicals from nature C6- Chemical Synthesis P4- Explaining Motion B5- Growth and Development P5- Electrical Circuits P6- Radioactive Materials

P7- Further Physics B7- Further Biology C7- Further Chemistry

Year 10: Principles of Applied Science Year 11: Application of Science They are vocational courses designed around a rigorous internal assessment of assignments in each of the different sciences and on an externally marked exam.

Cause-effect explanations Developing scientific explanations The scientific community Risk Making decisions about science and technology Ict, maths and quality of communication skills Practical skills

End of topic tests- every 10/12 lessons Formative assessments every unit to check understanding of content and development of skills Controlled assessments Terminal exams at end of year 11

Usually set as a homework Teachers will provide written feedback and targets to improve

 Ask pupils about their lessons  Look for homework  Encourage research and thinking things through  Encourage Pupils to review their understanding e.g. Online text book & revision guide.  Contact us if you have concerns all science teachers addresses are on the school website.

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