GCSE Science Assessment

WHAT IS THE SPEED OF SOUND? Learning Objectives To inform you which science GCSE’s your child will undertake in years 10 & 11. To explain how your child will be assessed in their science GCSEs. To explain what we will do and what you can do to help your child to achieve at least their G2B in science.

Please use the cards on your seat to indicate your understanding of GCSE science assessment at the end of the presentation!!!!

What is: GCSE Core Science? One Science GCSE. All teaching and assessment takes place in Year 10. GCSE awarded August Equal weighting given to Chemistry, Physics and Biology.

How is: GCSE Core Science Assessed? 10% Practical mark – constantly assessed – Highest mark awarded. 30% Internal Assessment Activities Taken in lessons – Teacher marked – Externally moderated. 60% Multiple choice external exams. Two papers taken for each science subject.

Teaching Rota PHYSICSCHEMISTRY BIOLOGY

External Exams-2009/2010 March 5th November 20th June 24th

What is: GCSE Additional Science? Second Science GCSE. All teaching and assessment takes place in Year 11. GCSE awarded August Equal weighting given to Chemistry, Physics and Biology.

How is: GCSE Additional Science Assessed? 10% Practical mark – constantly assessed – Highest mark awarded. 30% Internal Assessment Activities Taken in lessons – Teacher marked – Externally moderated. 30% Multiple choice external exams. One paper per subject. 30% Written external exams. One paper per subject.

Teaching Rota PHYSICSCHEMISTRY BIOLOGY

External Exams-2010/2011 March 2011 November 2010 June 2011

What is: GCSE Triple Sciences? Three separate GCSEs – Physics, Chemistry and Biology. One third of assessment from Core Science. One third of assessment from Additional science. Final third of assessment from separate science option.

BioChemPhys CORE SCIENCE GCSE BioChemPhys ADDITIONAL SCIENCE GCSE BioChemPhys BIOLOGY GCSE CHEMISTRY GCSE PHYSICS GCSE GCSE Separate Sciences

How we monitor our pupils performance

How do our pupils’ monitor their performance?

What else do we do? Resits for pupils who are underachieving are available 3 times a year. After school revision lessons available to all pupils prior to external exams. Opportunities to maximise their Internal Assessment Activities. Parent call – to inform you of imminent exams.

What can you do? Be aware of looming exam dates and ensure your child is taking all steps to revise. Use your child’s G2B to monitor their performance in external and internal exams. Contact your child’s science teacher or Mr Barker if you have any concerns.

WHAT IS THE SPEED OF SOUND? Learning Objectives To inform you which science GCSE’s your child will undertake in years 10 & 11. To explain how your child will be assessed in their science GCSEs. To explain what we will do and what you can do to help your child to achieve at least their G2B in science.

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