Key Stage 4 Curriculum Booklet

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EXAMINED USING 9-1 GRADES EXAM BOARD: AQA •

COMBINED SCIENCE - TRILOGY SYLLABUS NUMBER: 8464

SEPARATE SCIENCE:

BIOLOGY SYLLABUS NUMBER 8461

CHEMISTRY SYLLABUS NUMBER 8462

PHYSICS SYLLABUS NUMBER 8463

EDEXCEL ENTRY LEVEL

ASSESSMENT: 100% EXAMINATION

SCIENCES CGA PATHWAY

WHAT WILL I LEARN? AQA Science offers an excellent grounding in science across a range of topics in biology, chemistry and physics. There is no controlled assessment, however the course includes regular practical work to enhance learning. We offer four pathways at KS4. Pathway 1: Combined Science GCSE, (2 GCSEs). This is the route most students take. The course provides a sound understanding of all three sciences and how it is relevant to our lives. There will be over a term for revision before exams and is a suitable route to sciences in KS5. Pathway 2: Separate Science, (3 GCSEs) individual GCSEs in

biology, chemistry and physics. This includes all the learning from Combined Science, but with additional content on some of the more complex concepts in the KS5 curriculum. To pursue this route students require a good capacity for independent study. Students are selected for separate science by the Science Faculty. Pathway 3: Biology and Entry Level (1 GCSE). This route gains each student one GCSE qualification in biology alongside a Science Entry Level qualification. Students focus their time on one GCSE.

KS5:

A-level Chemistry, A-level Biology, A-level Physics, BTEC Level 3 Applied Science

HIGHER EDUCATION: University

Science based A-levels and BTECs are essential for places on medicine or medicine and science-related courses such as biochemistry or nursing.

Pathway 4: Entry Level. Please see The Ambition Pathway on p30.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL YOU NEED TO: • have good independent learning and thinking skills.

• have sound literacy and reading skills.

• regularly practice questions to review science content.

• commit, cooperate and contribute in class.

• have a sound awareness of science-based news.

• work well at home on home learning and revision work.

FOR MORE INFORMATION SPEAK TO: MS MIAH

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