Students
All Subjects for Years 7 to 11
Science
Year 7 | Year 8 | Year 9 | Year 10 | Year 11
Year 7
Assessment: |
students take a test after studying three units, approximately once every six weeks. The end of year exam will take place in June. |
| NC Levels: | Most students are expected to achieve at least a level 5 in Science by the end of Key Stage 3, and have progressed by at least one level on Key Stage 2. |
| Useful Website: | http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks3bitesize/ |
| Content of Course: | In Year 7 students complete four units in each of Biology, Chemistry and Physics, generally each subject in turn. They study a range of topics such as cells, reproduction, environment, acids and alkalis, particle models, energy and electricity, forces and solar system. |
Year 8
Assessment: |
students take a test after studying three units, approximately once every six weeks. The end of year exam takes place in June. |
| NC Levels: | Most students are expected to achieve at least a level 5 in Science by the end of Key Stage 3, and have progressed by at least one level on Key Stage 2. |
| Useful Website: | http://bbc.co.uk/schools/ks3bitesize/ |
| Content of Course: | In Year 8, students complete four units in each of Biology, Chemistry and Physics, generally each subject in turn. They study a range of topics such as food and digestion, microbes, atoms, elements and compounds, rock cycle, magnetism, light, sound and hearing. |
Year 9
Assessment: |
Students take a test after studying three units, approximately once every six weeks. The externally assessed SATs examinations are taken in early May. |
| NC Levels: | Most students are expected to achieve at least a level 5 in Science by the end of Key Stage 3, and have progressed by one level on Key Stage 2. |
| Useful Website: | http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks3bitesize/ |
| Content of Course: | In Year 9, students complete four units in each of Biology, Chemistry and Physics, generally each subject in turn. They study a range of topics such as photosynthesis, inheritance, chemical reactions, electricity, space, speed and pressure. |
Year 10
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| Qualification: | GCSE | ||||||
| Syllabus: | AQA Core Science Syllabus B | ||||||
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| Assessment: | Students will sit 3 exams in June, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Each exam lasts 45 minutes and is worth 25%. | ||||||
| Coursework: | During the year students will complete several independent skills and practical assessments, worth a total of 25%. | ||||||
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Year 11
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| Qualification: | GCSE | ||||||
| Syllabus: | AQA Core Science Syllabus B | ||||||
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| Assessment: | Students will sit 3 exams in June, Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Each exam lasts 45 minutes and is worth 25%. |
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| Science - Entry Level | |
| Qualification: | GCSE Entry Level Certificate in Science |
| Syllabus: | OCR GCSE Entry Level Certificate Science 3970 |
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| Assessment: | Students will complete a course containing Biology, Chemistry and Physics topics. Examination is by continual assessment with tests taking place in lessons. Points totals are kept in school and contribute to the final award. Most students will be entered for the GCSE Single Award at the end of Yr 11. |
| Coursework: | Coursework is ongoing over the two years. Students work on a number of pieces and finally the best marks are entered. The same piece of coursework can be used to qualify for Entry Level and GCSE. |
| Content of Course: | Students will complete a course containing Biology, Chemistry and Physics topics. |