Mrs R Simmonds Head of Science r.simmonds@grange.outwood.com GCSE Science Mrs R Simmonds Head of Science r.simmonds@grange.outwood.com The Outwood Grange Family of Schools

Why is science important? Equips you with skills that are desirable: Practical Investigative Critical thinking Problem-solving Working collaboratively The Outwood Grange Family of Schools

The Outwood Grange Family of Schools Course breakdown Each course is made from 4 parts: Students studying two GCSEs Core – P1, C1, B1 and ISA Additional – B2, C2, P2 and ISA Each part is worth 25% The Outwood Grange Family of Schools

The Outwood Grange Family of Schools Core Science B1 – 60 marks 100 UMS C1 – 60 marks P1 – 60 marks ISA – 50 marks The Outwood Grange Family of Schools

The Outwood Grange Family of Schools Additional Science B2 – 60 marks 100 UMS C2 – 60 marks P2 – 60 marks ISA – 50 marks The Outwood Grange Family of Schools

The Outwood Grange Family of Schools Course breakdown Each course is made from 4 parts: Students studying three GCSEs Biology – B1, B2, B3 and ISA Chemistry – C1, C2, C3 and ISA Physics – P1, P2, P3 and ISA Each part is worth 25% The Outwood Grange Family of Schools

The Outwood Grange Family of Schools Triple Science B1/C1/P1 – 60 marks 100 UMS B2/C2/P2 – 60 marks B3/C3/P3 – 60 marks ISA – 50 marks The Outwood Grange Family of Schools

The Outwood Grange Family of Schools ISA The ISA (Investigative Skills Assignment ) is the controlled assessment for GCSE science. One has been completed already and this term we will work to ensure all students achieve best possible marks – 25% of their GCSE. The Outwood Grange Family of Schools

The Outwood Grange Family of Schools Exam Dates B1 16 May B2 and B3 9 June C1 18 May C2 and C3 14 June P1 24 May P2 and P3 16 June The Outwood Grange Family of Schools

What will we do to help you? Regular assessment using real exam papers and reported home using Praising stars © After school ‘Enrichment’ VMG Science Mentoring by the Director or One to One tutor Homework support The Outwood Grange Family of Schools

The Outwood Grange Family of Schools Homework Past exam questions and “long answer” tasks. Revision activities Educake The Outwood Grange Family of Schools

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The Outwood Grange Family of Schools What can students do? Complete the set tasks in lessons and at home. Revise using active methods. Come organised for lessons. Equipment: Black pen Calculator Pencil Ruler The Outwood Grange Family of Schools

The Outwood Grange Family of Schools What can parents do? Support students in completing homework. Test students when they are revising. E-mail science teachers if you have any questions. The Outwood Grange Family of Schools

The Outwood Grange Family of Schools Any Questions? The Outwood Grange Family of Schools