Structure of GCSE Additional Science. Additional Science 25% Physics 2 25% Biology 2 25% Chemistry 2 25% ISA Physics 2 September until mid November Then.

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Structure of GCSE Additional Science

Additional Science 25% Physics 2 25% Biology 2 25% Chemistry 2 25% ISA Physics 2 September until mid November Then change to Biology But the Physics Component is tested in January The ISA will also be done in January In March you change to Chemistry

January Physics Exam and ISA May Chemistry Exam and Biology Exam

All exam questions are structured- not multiple choice like this part of a question:

Sets 3 and 4 Sets 3 and 4 are made up of students of equal attainment. Everybody in sets 3 and 4 are expected to work for C or above at GCSE. Most students will sit the foundation paper. The maximum mark attainable through this route is a B (with an excellent ISA mark)