1. How to Succeed in Science

2. Curriculum

3. Curriculum Changes All GCSE Science is now linear
Controlled assessments are no longer in part of the examination content .
Science practical work will be assessed through the examination.
Science will be taught over 6 lessons and will be worth two GCSE’s
New grading system of 9-1.

4. Why does GCSE Science matter?
Doorway to further study post-16
GCSE Science a desirable subject for a A-level courses, Universities and some apprenticeships
Is essential for certain career pathways.
A Grade 6 or above required in Science to study Sciences at Post 16.

5. Subject Specific Information
Science (6 lessons per week)
Double Award Science is the study of Biology, Chemistry and Physics towards two GCSEs.
Exams will take place at the end of Yr. 11
Grade 6 in Double Award is required to study A levels in Science.
All of our pupils in Year 9 and 10 follow this course.

6. How to Succeed

7. vs Fixed mind-set Growth mind-set
Leads to a desire to learn and therefore a tendency to:
EMBRACE CHALLENGES
PERSIST IN THE FACE OF SET BACKS
SEE EFFORT AS A PATH TO MASTERY
LEARN FROM CRITICISM
FIND LESSONS AND INSPIRATION IN THE SUCCESS OF OTHERS
Leads to a desire to look smart and therefore a tendency to:
AVOID CHALLENGES
GIVE UP EASILY
SEE EFFORT AS FRUITLESS OR WORSE
IGNORE USEFUL FEEDBACK
FEEL THREATENED BY THE SUCCESS OF OTHERS
CHALLENGES
OBSTACLES
EFFORT
CRITICISM
SUCCESS OF OTHERS

8. Growth mind-set in action
Reading regularly
Homework completed on time and to a high standard
Asking questions to improve understanding
Revision
Maths content – be aware and prepared
Attend extra lessons

9. Resources to Support Learning in Science.
Revision Books.
Past exam papers and mark schemes.
You Tube
GCSE Science Revision - Respiration – YouTube
GCSE BBC Science Bitesize - The Periodic Table

10. Parental Involvement/Support
Ask about School
Read through reports together
Structure, routine and rules are important – consistency and fairness really helps