1. GCSE Science Assessment - BTEC

2. What Science qualifications could your child be studying? 2 separate GCSE’s – core and additional (dual award) Or 2 separate BTEC 1 st –Applied Science & Principles of Science Or 3 separate Science GCSEs-Biology, Chemistry and Physics

3. Study and assessment in yr 10- 1 st Certificate in Applied Science Followed by Study and assessment in yr 11- 1 st Certificate in Principles of Science 2 BTEC 1 st ?

4. Unit 2 Chemistry Assignments Unit 3 Physics Assignments Unit 4 Biology Assignments Unit 1 hour written exam 2 BTEC 1 st ? Unit 2 Chemistry Assignments Unit 3 Physics Assignments Unit 4 Biology Assignments Unit 1 hour written exam Assessment: year 10 Assessment: year 11

5. What else do we do? After school revision/booster sessions lessons available to all pupils during the year and prior to external exams. For GCSE pupils do 2 ’mocks’ per unit, enabling us and you to see how pupils are progressing Homeworks are mostly exam style questions and graded to GCSE standards.

6. What can you do? Ensure your child is taking all steps to revise and review their learning- regularly/weekly ( www.my- gcsescience.com) Use your child’s G2B to monitor their performance in external and internal exams or BTEC assignments Contact your child’s science teacher or Ms West if you have any concerns or queries