1. Science Curriculum Working Scientifically 15% any AO
Two courses on offer:
Trilogy - 24 units 21 required practicals
Triple units 28 required practicals
Biology
7 units,
10 required practicals
3 of which are biology only.
Chemistry
10 units,
8 required practicals
2 of which are chemistry only.
Physics
8 units (1 physics only)
10 required practicals
2 of which are physics only.
Course content: Both courses have the same make up the only difference is that in triple you cover the content in more depth.
Working Scientifically 15% any AO
Development of Scientific thinking
Experimental skills and strategies
Analysis and evaluation
Scientific vocabulary,quantities, units, symbols and nomenclature.
Maths skills 1:2:3 20% Trilogy. 30% physics
Arithmetic and numerical computation
Handling data
Algebra
Graphs
Geometry and trigonometry
6 Exams at the end of year Biology, 2 Chemistry and 2 Physics
Trilogy exams 1h 15m Triple exams 1h 45m
Assessment objectives
AO1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding - 40%
AO2 Apply knowledge and understanding 40%
AO3 Analyse information and ideas 20%
How are the courses assessed?

2. REMEMBER TO USE YOUR REVISION GUIDE
6 important dates
Where should I go for help?
Revision guide
Varndean website
Doddle
BBC bitesize
AQA website
When you’re revising:
Make flash cards
Make mind maps
Make posters
Try the specimen paper questions
Recruit your friends and family.
Biology paper 1 - Tuesday 15th May PM
Biology paper 2 - Monday 11th June AM
Chemistry paper 1 - Thursday 17th May AM
Chemistry paper 2 - Wednesday 13th June AM
Physics paper 1 - Wednesday 23rd May PM
Physics paper 2 - Friday 15th June AM
Triple course (3 GCSEs) - All exams 1h 45m
Trilogy course (2 GCSEs) - All exams 1h 15m
REMEMBER TO USE YOUR REVISION GUIDE