1. There are three different pathways
GCSE Science
There are three different pathways .
Separate Sciences
(Triple)
Combined
Science
(Double)
Cambridge National
(Vocational)

2. Key Topics Biology Chemistry Physics Cells Balancing Equations Energy
Photosynthesis & respiration
Structures and Bonding
Series and parallel circuits
Enzymes
Chemical Maths (Formulas)
Conduction, convection and radiation
Evolution, Genes and inheritance
Electron Configuration
Forces
Keeping Healthy
Rates of Reaction
Rearranging equations

3. Command Words Calculate [2] Compare [4] Describe [2] Explain [4]
State/give/name [1]
Use the example in the passage/diagram/graph to____________ [3]

4. Things to avoid Restating the question.
Repeating yourself (even if you think you are changing the context).
Giving information that the question has already provided.
Not showing your workings (calculations).
Using chemical symbols unless its specifically asked for.

5. Things to do Show your knowledge. Make distinctive bullet points.
Use key words.
Show your workings.
Put steps in a logical process.
Don’t be afraid to state the obvious (unless it’s already given in the question).

6. Revision Techniques
Revise a topic THEN do a past paper – KEY WORDS!!!!!!
Mark your past paper, using the mark scheme. Make corrections (green pen) – be harsh to yourself.
Don’t be afraid to repeat that same past paper.

7. If you do this bit – you will get 4 marks.
Explain...
Describe...
If you do this bit – you will get 4 marks.
The explain will get the final 2