Students will reinforce and build on existing knowledge, whilst developing deep and rich knowledge of the “key facts”.
In addition, students will continue to develop literacy, numeracy, and scientific practical skills and wider scientific roles.
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7A- Cells
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8A chemical reactions
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Students in year 9 will strengthen skills in working scientifically.
Structure and routines will also be a focus to ensure good preparation for weekly assessments.
Students in year 9 deepen their understanding and enhance their scientific skills. Throughout the year students expand on the key stage 3 curriculum. They delve deep into scientific ideas through investigating themes such as ‘Building Blocks,’ ‘Homes’ and ‘Theme Parks.’ Students are stretched and challenged beyond the key stage 3 curriculum in year 9 to ensure that they are well prepared for starting key stage 4 in year 10.
In years 10 and 11 students will be encouraged to think widely about topical Science issues. They will interleave prior content through their ‘Do Now’ opportunities and also through their weekly preparation for assessments. Their detailed understanding of the Science specification will allow them to prepare thoroughly for their final examinations and, with the support of their teachers, students will become independent learners equipped with good exam techniques and study skills.
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Year 10 Combined Science Teaching
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Year 11 Combined Science Teaching
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Students in Year 10 undertake the new AQA GCSE Combined Science. The subject content is split into Biology, Chemistry and Physics topics which are rotated over Years 10 and Year 11. The course is linear, which means that students will sit all of their external examinations at the end of Year 11. There is no controlled assessment in this GCSE, however students will be assessed on their practical skills through a number of required practicals during the course. This qualification is worth 2 GCSEs.
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www.aqa.org.uk
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Students in our top sets study for three Science qualifications. The subject content is split into Biology, Chemistry and Physics topics which are rotated over Years 10 and Year 11. The course is linear, which means that students will sit all of their external examinations at the end of Year 11. There is no controlled assessment in this GCSE, however students will be assessed on their practical skills through a number of required practicals during the course. This qualification is worth 3 GCSEs.
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http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/biology
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http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/chemistry
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http://www.aqa.org.uk/subjects/science/gcse/physics
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Year 10 Triple Science Teaching
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Year 11 Triple Science Teaching
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