Science at KS4 at High Storrs

New GCSE courses

Present GCSE QualificationsFurther Additional Science(Triple Science)

Biology 3 Chemistry 3 Physics 3 ISA (practical exam)

Additional Science

Biology 2 Chemistry 2 Physics 2 ISA (practical exam)

Science A (Core)

Biology 1 Chemistry 1 Physics 1 ISA (practical exam)

New GCSE Qualifications – present Y9Non triple Triple Science pathwayGCSE CombinedScience (double award)

Biology Chemistry Physics

Exams 2 Biology2 Chemistry 2 PhysicsEach 1 hour 15 minutes7 ½ hours

June 2018

2 x 1 hour 45 minute papers

3 ½ hours

June 2018

2 x 1 hour 45 minute papers

3 ½ hours

June 2018

2 x 1 hour 45 minute papers

3 ½ hours

June 2018

Available in higher and foundation tier

How they are gradedGCSE CombinedScience

Triple Science route9 point scale

17 point scale Biology Chemistry Physics9 9 9 88 8 8 77 77 66 6 6 55 5 etc

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KS3 old GCSE Old Newp F11 F22 F33c3b3a4c4b4a5c5b5a6c6b6a7c7b7a8c8b8a

1

2

B6

A 7

8

G

F

9A*

E

D

C

3

4

5

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.

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.

BTEC Pathway

These do not lead to a Science A Level

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 moduleBiology

Assignment based moduleChemistry

Assignment based modulePhysics

BTEC or GCSE routes will be determined by

How the students do in the Y9 assessment in term 2Teacher 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?

How to help your child

Emphasis on long term recallCan’t catch up – constant effortLearn the syllabus Some questions are recall Some questions are application

Practice past paper questionsSupport the afterschool and Easter school

intervention classes.

Revision techniques

Braintrees – mindmapsPostcards

Revision plan - everything is covered - twiceConcentrate on what you need to improve onLittle and often

Any Questions

Please feel free to contact Myself, Head of Sciencej.hogan@highstorrs.sheffield.sch.uk

Mrs James, Deputy Head of Science, KS4 responsibility c.james@highstorrs.sheffield.sch.uk

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