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Understanding GCSE Science Assessments for Years 10 & 11

Learn about the Science GCSEs your child will take, assessment methods, core GCSE exams, controlled assessments, Additional Science, and OCR Nationals Level 2 Award in Science. Discover how to monitor your child's performance, available support, and ways to help them succeed in science. Stay informed about exam dates and revision strategies to ensure your child achieves at least their G2B in science.

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Understanding GCSE Science Assessments for Years 10 & 11

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  1. GCSE Science Assessment

  2. Learning Objectives • To help you and your child understand • which science GCSE’s your child will • undertake in Years 10 & 11. • To explain how your child will be • assessed. • To explain what we will do and what • you can do to help your child to achieve • at least, their G2B in science. WHAT IS THE SPEED OF SOUND?

  3. What Science GCSE’s can you expect to achieve? • Two SEPARATE GCSE’s • Core Science – all teaching and assessment in Year 10. • Additional Science – all teaching and assessment in Year 11

  4. What happened to the 3 Sciences? BIOLOGY

  5. GCSE Core Science? What is: • All learners follow AQA Science A GCSE • Equal weighting given to Chemistry, • Physics and Biology. Assessment: B1 1 hour written exam 25% C1 1 hour written exam 25% P1 1 hour written exam 25% CAU 25%

  6. The Route Map of Core GCSE External Exams JUNE 2012 Chemistry OR Physics OR Biology JANUARY 2012 Chemistry OR Physics OR Biology Chemistry OR Physics OR Biology

  7. Exam Dates

  8. Controlled Assessment Unit • Also known as ‘Investigative Skills Assignment’ or ‘ISA’s’ • Worth 25% of the final GCSE. • Will take a week to complete.

  9. The ISA week • Days 1&2 – A Hypothesis is provided Pupils plan the an investigation to test the hypothesis. • Day 3 – Section 1 - 45 minute written paper Completed in class, marked by the teacher – externally moderated.

  10. The ISA week • Day 4 – Practical work Pupils carry out the investigation they have devised. • Day 5 – Section 2, 50 minute written paper It will include questions related to their findings in the experiment. Completed in class, marked by the teacher – externally moderated. – 40%

  11. GCSE Additional Science? What is: • Suitable course for pupils of all abilities • Equal weighting given to Chemistry, • Physics and Biology. • Assessment: B2 1 hour written exam 25% C2 1 hour written exam 25% P3 1 hour written exam 25% CAU 25%

  12. The Route Map of GCSE Exams JUNE 2013 Chemistry OR Physics OR Biology JANUARY 2013 Chemistry OR Physics OR Biology Chemistry OR Physics OR Biology

  13. OCR Nationals Level 2 Award - in Science • For those pupils who respond better to continual assessment rather than exams. • Allows learners of every ability gain qualifications that represent their true understanding and ability.

  14. How we monitor our pupils performance

  15. How do our pupils’ monitor their performance?

  16. What else do we do? • After school revision lessons available to all pupils prior to external exams. • Parent call – to inform you of imminent exams.

  17. What can you do? • Be aware of looming exam dates and ensure your child is taking all steps to revise. • Use your child’s G2B to monitor their performance in external and internal exams. • Contact your child’s science teacher or Mr Barker if you have any concerns.

  18. Learning Objectives • To inform you which science GCSE’s • your child will undertake in years 10 • & 11. • To explain how your child will be • assessed in their science GCSEs. • To explain what we will do and what • you can do to help your child to achieve • at least their G2B in science. WHAT IS THE SPEED OF SOUND?

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