GCSE Science. AQA Combined Science (Trilogy) & AQA Biology, Chemistry and Physics

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1 GCSE Science AQA Combined Science (Trilogy) & AQA Biology, Chemistry and Physics Useful Contacts Jonny Friend (HOF) Lucy Chaston (DHOF)

2 General Information All students will be sitting exams with AQA o Combined Science students are following the AQA GCSE Trilogy specification (8464) = 2 GCSE s o Separate Science students are following = 3 GCSE s: o AQA GCSE Biology (8461) AQA GCSE Chemistry (8462) AQA GCSE Physics (8463)

3 Exam Information All students will be sitting 6 exams, two for each of the sciences. Biology Chemistry Physics Combined Science (Trilogy) Outcome = 2 GCSE s 75mins 70 marks 2 papers, each have a 16.7% weighting 75mins 70 marks 2 papers, each have a 16.7% weighting 75mins 70 marks 2 papers, each have a 16.7% weighting Separate Science Outcome = 3 GCSE s 105 minutes 100 marks 2 papers, each have a 50% weighting 105 minutes 100 marks 2 papers, each have a 50% weighting 105 minutes 100 marks 2 papers, each have a 50% weighting

4 Exam Information All students will be sitting 6 exams, two for each of the sciences. Paper 1 Biology Chemistry Physics 15 th May (pm) Cell Biology; Organisation; Infection and response; and Bioenergetics. 17 th May (am) Atomic structure and the periodic table; Bonding, structure, and the properties of matter; Quantitative chemistry; Chemical changes; and Energy changes. 23 rd May (pm) Energy; Electricity; Particle model of matter; and Atomic structure. Paper 2 11 th June (am) Homeostasis and response; Inheritance, variation and evolution; and Ecology. 13 th June (am) The rate and extent of chemical change; Organic chemistry; Chemical analysis; Chemistry of the atmosphere; and Using resources. 15 th June (am) Forces; Waves; and Magnetism and electromagnetism (and space physics for separates only)

5 Exam Information Can you mix and match tiers? Combined Science No. You must complete all exams on the same tier. Separates No you can not mix between paper 1 and paper 2 for each subject, however, yes you can mix between each subject. E.g. you could do Foundation Biology but Higher Physics and Chemistry. Foundation Tier Grade 1 5 Higher Tier Papers Grade 4 9

6 Question papers will be ramped and get progressively harder throughout the paper and questions

7 Available Resources 1) Revision Guides, Work Books and Answer Books All available from Mrs Stokes in the Library Combined Science Revision guide = 6.00 Combined Science Work Book = 6.00 Answer Book = 1.00 Each of the separates revision guides = 3.50 Each of the workbooks = 3.50 Each answer book = 1.00

Available Resources 2) Practical Past Paper Question Packs One past paper pack available for each of the sciences, for both combined science and separates science courses.

8 Available Resources 2) Practical Past Paper Question Packs One past paper pack available for each of the sciences, for both combined science and separates science courses. These can either be put onto a USB for your son/daughter or ed/smh depending on size restrictions They can also be printed, however these will be charged at a cost of 1 per booklet ( 3 in total)

9 Available Resources 3) Online Text Book Go to the Collins connect website and select student School: enter SN8 and select St Johns, Marlborough Username: stjohns Password: science

10 Available Resources 4) Revision Sessions Beginning today combined science students have a one hour revision session each Wednesday after school in L011. These sessions will run from 15:20 16:20 and will focus on exam questions and core concepts. Separate science students Revision sessions will be starting in the new year after Feb half term

11 Available Resources 5) BBC Bitesize Each topic has BBC clips linked, summary notes, animations and quizzes.

12 Available Resources 6) Exam Past Paper Packs Coming Soon (4 th Jan 2018) Each science (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) will have a past paper pack which will include a minimum of 4 past papers. We are just awaiting some more material to be released from AQA. Students should aim to complete the whole pack. These will be available on SMH/ s, being transferred onto USB s and in paper form (charged at 1 per pack)

Podcasts Recording yourself Talking to friends/ family Teaching others Quizzing each

13 Tips for Trying at Home Everybody learns differently! Distributed practice Making a plan Not simply copying Rewards for targets Auditory Podcasts Recording yourself Talking to friends/ family Teaching others Quizzing each other Practice as many past papers as possible! 1. Planned relaxation 2. Short bursts 3. Real rest 4. No distractions 5. Exam practice

14 Chunking Revision We have broken down the specification into smaller chunks. At the start of each topic there is an assessment grid Then a 20 minute test at the end These can be used to help prioritise revision

15 Final Tips Literacy Focus on key vocabulary. Make sure you can define key words and use them correctly to answer questions. Maths There is an increased demand for maths in each exam paper. 30% in Physics, 20% in Chemistry and 10% in Biology. Don t forget your ruler, calculator and AWLWAYS show your workings out. Equation sheets are provided in physics. Chemical Formulas A periodic table is provided with the exams. Use this! Also read the questions carefully, do the examiners want word equations or symbol equations. Required Practicals All students are completing key practicals. 15% of the total exam papers will be based on these practical skills. Make sure you revise these. You should know the methods, variables, expected trends and hazards.

16 GCSE Science Thank you. Any questions please feel free to contact us or your son/daughters teachers Useful Contacts Jonny Friend (HOF) Lucy Chaston (DHOF)

SCIENCE. Syllabus numbers: Year 10 and 11 GCSE Combined Science Trilogy (8464)

SCIENCE. Syllabus numbers: Year 10 and 11 GCSE Combined Science Trilogy (8464) SCIENCE Examination Board: AQA Syllabus numbers: Year 10 and 11 GCSE Combined Science Trilogy (8464) Triple Award GCSE Biology (8461) GCSE Chemistry (8462) GCSE Physics (8463) At GCSE the majority of students