SCIENCE

Science Pathways3 possible routes

Pathway Year 9 Year 10 Year 11 Qualification

CORE KS3/GCSE Foundation year

Units 1 and 2 Units 3 and 4 GCSE ScienceGCSE Additional Science

BTEC KS3/BTEC Foundation year

Units 1 – 4 Units 5 - 8 BTEC – Principles of Applied ScienceBTEC – Applications of Science

TRIPLE Units 1 and 2 Units 3 and 4 Units 5 and 6 GCSE BiologyGCSE ChemistryGCSE Physics

Coursework/Controlled Assessment

GCSE = 25%

BTEC = 75%

ExamsBTEC - Unit 1 available on 14th November - Unit 1 and Unit 8 available march

(TBC) - Unit 1 and Unit 8 available June (TBC)GCSE - All exams are in June (TBC)

- Core = 4 exams ( 2 Science + 2 Additional)

- Triple = 6 exams (2 for each subject)

GCSE Module TestsHigh ExpectationsExam board writtenExam board mark schemesExam board grade boundariesLetters/Email HomeGrades on ReportsRetakes for those not meeting targets

BTEC ModulesHigh ExpectationsInternally and Externally Verified by EdexcelClear Deadlines – Submission and

ResubmissionStudent Check ListsTracking GridsGrades on ReportsResubmission dates for those missing targets

SupportSAM LearningOCR website – Gateway B Science Suite 2012 onwardsBBC Bitesize – Gateway B ScienceEdexcel/Pearson website – BTEC Firsts 2012 onwardsTargeted Departmental SupportOne to OnesCoursework Support SessionsRevision ClassesDepartmental SupportGCSE Tracking Booklets/CriteriaBTEC Support SessionsRevision guidesText Books