Science
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AQA GCSE Core Science 4461 Syllabus A
www.aqa.org.uk/qualifications.php
- Students will study units in Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
- Students will have the opportunity to complete AQA Core GCSE Science, then study AQA Additional Science GCSE.
- For those students wishing to follow a career or study Science at A level there is the option to study Triple Science.
Assessment
- Modular exams are available in January and June and build up a profile of achievement.
- Controlled assessments are completed to cover the coursework and practical element.
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EDEXCEL BTEC Science www.edexcelonline.com
- Students will complete a two year course designed to provide a more vocational understanding of science.
- Work is completed in units and includes;
- Unit 1 Chemistry and our Earth
- Unit 2 Energy and our Universe
- Unit 3 Biology and our Environment
Assessment
- Students complete on-going assignments that create a portfolio of information which is internally marked and verified against national criteria.
Exam Dates
Year 11 (Triple Science): P2 - 25th January 2013; C2 - 24th January 2013Year 10 (Triple Science): P2 - 25th January 2013
Year 10 (Double): U2 - 17th January 2013, Retake U1 - 9th January 2013
Year 9 (Triple Science): B1 - 9th January 2013
