1. Science at KS4 at High Storrs
New GCSE courses

2. Present GCSE Qualifications
Further Additional Science
(Triple Science)
Biology 3
Chemistry 3
Physics 3
ISA
(practical exam)
Additional Science
Biology 2
Chemistry 2
Physics 2
Science A (Core)
Biology 1
Chemistry 1
Physics 1

3. New GCSE Qualifications – present Y9
Non triple
Triple Science pathway
GCSE Combined
Science
(double award)
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Exams
2 Biology
2 Chemistry
2 Physics
Each 1 hour 15 minutes
7 ½ hours
June 2018
2 x 1 hour
45 minute papers
3 ½ hours
June 2018
2 x 1 hour 45 minute papers
Available in higher and foundation tier

4. How they are graded GCSE Combined Science Triple Science route
9 point scale
17 point scale
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
9 9
9 8
8 8
8 7
7 7
7 6
6 6
6 5
5 5 etc 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

6. New GCSEs Everything examined at the end of Y11.
No ISA practical exam, there will be experiment based questions in the final exams.
Most of the content is similar.
Exam papers are tougher than present.
Specification still in draft stage.

7. How we report to you
We will use the new number grades and there will be a conversion table. The predicted grade may remain the same but your child will be making progress. Estimates are conservative. If in doubt please contact your child’s Science teacher.

8. These do not lead to a Science A Level
BTEC Pathway
These do not lead to a Science A Level

9. A few will do – one nurture class
BTEC Level 1 Applied Science Outcomes can be Level 1 Pass - equivalent to a E at GCSE
Assignment based module
Biology
Chemistry
Physics

10. BTEC or GCSE routes will be determined by
How the students do in the Y9 assessment in term 2 Teacher judgement as to which pathway is most suitable for your child. You will be informed by letter. Performance throughout Y9 is paramount – Has this student shown they will thrive at GCSE?

11. How to help your child Emphasis on long term recall
Can’t catch up – constant effort
Learn the syllabus
Some questions are recall
Some questions are application
Practice past paper questions
Support the afterschool and Easter school intervention classes.

12. Revision techniques
Braintrees – mindmaps Postcards Revision plan - everything is covered - twice Concentrate on what you need to improve on Little and often

13. Any Questions
Please feel free to contact Myself, Head of Science Mrs James, Deputy Head of Science, KS4 responsibility

14. Where to find these presentations