gcse science durrington high...
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Double award/combined –course structure • 2 x science GCSEs’- Actually Called AQA Trilogy. • 6 x 1.15 hour terminal exams in year 11 • 2 x Chemistry, 2 x Biology, 2 x Physics • F/T or H/T • No more ISA’s (C/W) • Required practicals instead- purple Lab books • 9 x hours a fortnight split between 2 teachers.
Triple Science-course structure
• 3 GCSEs 1 x Biology, 2 x Chemistry, 1 x Physics • 6 x 1.45 hour exams ( 2 x Biology, 2 x Chemistry, 2 x Physics) • F/T or H/T • No more ISA’s • Required practicals instead- Purple lab books • 14 hours a fortnight
How can you help your child? • Pen, pencil, ruler and calculator every day. • Coloured pens or highlighters • Homework • Physics- They have to learn 23 equations and be able to
apply 12 that will be given to them • Go through content tick lists with them so you can identify
areas where they are struggling. • Revision guides available • GCSE Bite size- clips, revision materials, tests. • Quiz them using science knowledge organisers. • You tube clips – Type in AQA • Practice past papers- AQA.
All Available on the VLE
Take pride in your work- Draw diagrams with a pencil and label accurately
Highlight Key words
Homework
Homework
Content Tick list
Evidence of students using content tick lists in the own way to support their learning. DIRT lesson targets are identified.
Directed
Improvement and
Reflection
Time Relish the opportunity to act on targets given and improve you understanding of key concepts
VLE in Science
VLE Science
VLE Science
YouTube
We recommend two specific channels
Videos give clear guidance on the content they need to know. Designed specifically for the new AQA specification
Yr 10 Combined Science Revision Guides The Science department have found an excellent deal on revision guides. An
excellent way to prepare for you GCSE’s and support homework .
Last year students still failed to achieve the top grades on the recall questions – a revision guide is excellent way to revise content, along side exam practice for
application questions.
• They cost £4.00 each and you will need one for Chemistry, Biology and Physics
£12.00 Total • Collect from Students services
(Via Mrs Temple) • Please bring the correct money. • Sign your name so we know you
have them • Parent /carers will been e-mailed.
Yr 10 Triple Science Revision Guides The Science department have found an excellent deal on revision guides. An excellent way to prepare for you GCSE’s and support homework. They contain a past exam style
questions and answers.
Last year students still failed to achieve the top grades on the recall questions – a revision guide is excellent way to revise content, along side exam practise for application
questions.
• They cost £5.50 each and you will need one for physics, biology and Chemistry.
£16.50 Total • Collect from Mrs Temple (Via
Science office) • Please bring the correct money. • Sign your name so we know you
have them • Parent /carers have been e-
mailed.
Revision guides and work books
Clear Descriptions of what they need to know
Diagrams to show key content and how processes work
Combined Science Student work books and answers
£6.50 for the Workbook and answer for both GCSE’s
To Mrs Temple Via the
Science Office
Triple Science Student Workbook and answers
£11.25 for all three workbooks and answers Mrs Temple Via the Science Office