Overview
Everyone studies the Science course which leads to one GCSE grade.
We have two courses, Additional Science and Additional Applied Science, which build on the Science course and lead to a second GCSE grade.
Triple Science builds on Science and Additional Science to provide three separate GCSEs.
Entry Level Science is for students working below GCSE level.
Science
The course aims to develop scientific literacy. There are two main strands:
• key science explanations which help us to make sense of our lives
• ideas about science which show how science works.
This course views science from the perspective of a member of the public and is taught in the context of topics of current and cultural interest. Future scientists will also benefit from learning about how science works. GCSE Science course
Additional Science
Additional Science features science for scientists. It prepares students for progression to study AS and A-levels in the sciences. By giving more emphasis and space to more fundamental ideas in the sciences, it provides a stimulating, preparation for more advanced study. GCSE Additional Science
Additional Applied Science
The Additional Applied Science is for practitioners of science. Young people learn the importance of standard operating procedures and how to apply them in problem-solving. Students and teachers choose three of the six available modules. There is a strong focus on work-related learning. Additional Applied Science
Separate sciences: Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Extra topics in the three sciences extend Science plus Additional Science to give three GCSE awards in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. Separate sciences (Triple Science): GCSE Biology, GCSE Chemistry, and GCSE Physics
Entry Level
This course is made up of a series of short topics with an emphasis on hands-on practical work. Can-do tasks and short tests give regular feedback which motivates students to work up to the completion of the 30 topics needed for the highest award. Entry Level
