2. GCSE Science. There are three different pathways Separate Sciences (Triple) Separate Sciences (Triple) Additional Science (Double) Additional Science (Double) Cambridge National (Vocational) Cambridge National (Vocational)

3. Key Topics BiologyChemistryPhysics CellsBalancing EquationsDistance/velocity – time graphs Photosynthesis & respiration Structures and BondingSeries and parallel circuits EnzymesChemical Maths (Formulas)Conduction, convection and radiation Evolution, Genes and inheritance Electron ConfigurationMomentum Keeping HealthyRates of ReactionRearranging equations

4. Command Words Calculate[2] Compare[4] Describe[2] Explain[4] State/give/name[1] Use the example in the passage/diagram/graph to____________[3]

5. Things to avoid Restating the question. Repeating yourself (even if you think you are changing the context). Giving information that the question has already provided. Not showing your workings (calculations). Using chemical symbols unless its specifically asked for.

6. Things to do Show your knowledge. Make distinctive bullet points. Use key words. Show your workings. Put steps in a logical process. Don’t be afraid to state the obvious (unless it’s already given in the question).

7. Revision Techniques Revise a topic THEN do a past paper – KEY WORDS!!!!!! Mark your past paper, using the mark scheme. Make corrections (green pen) – be harsh to yourself. Don’t be afraid to repeat that same past paper.

8. Explain... Describe... If you do this bit – you will get 4 marks. The explain will get the final 2 If you do this bit – you will get 4 marks. The explain will get the final 2

12. Exam DateExamCohort 17 th MayBiology (B1)Triple 19 th MayChemistry (C2)Triple 25 th MayPhysics (P3)Triple 10 th JuneBiology (B2)Triple 10 th JuneBiology (B3)Triple 15 th JuneChemistry (C2)Triple 15 th JuneChemistry (C3)Triple 17 th JunePhysics (P3)Triple 17 th JunePhysics (P3)Triple

13. Exam DateExamCohort 17 th MayCore Paper 1Double (and select triple) 25 th MayCore Paper 2Double (and select triple) 10 th JuneAdditional Paper 1Double (and select triple) 17 th JuneAdditional Paper 2Double (and select triple)