The course is linear so all the exams will be sat at the end of Year 11 and Higher and Foundation tiers are available. Foundation tier candidates can attain grades 1 to 5 and Higher tier grades range from 4 to 9.


COMBINED SCIENCE - two Science GCSEs


GCSE Exam Board: Edexcel


Pupils will have four double lessons a week which will lead to two Science GCSEs. Groups will rotate round staff through a variety of biology, chemistry and physics topics. How is the course assessed? The course will prepare pupils for the examinations in the summer term of Year 11. There are two levels, Foundation and Higher. Foundation tier candidates can attain grades1 to 5 and Higher tier grades range from 4 to 9. Each paper is worth 16.67% of the final mark. Biology: • Paper 1: Key concepts in biology, Cells and control, Genetics, Natural selection and genetic modification, Health, disease and the


THE CORE CURRICULUM development of medicines.


• Paper 2: Key concepts in biology, Plant structures and their functions, Animal coordination, control and homeostasis, Exchange and transport in animals, Ecosystems and material cycles.


Chemistry: • Paper 1: Key concepts in chemistry, States of matter and mixtures, Chemical changes, Extracting metals and equilibria


• Paper 2: Key concepts in chemistry, Groups in the periodic table, Rates of reaction and energy changes, Fuels and Earth science.


Physics: • Paper 1: Key concepts of physics, Motion and forces, Conservation of energy, Waves, Light and the electromagnetic spectrum, Radioactivity


• Paper 2: Key concepts of physics, Energy - Forces doing work, Forces and their effects, Electricity and circuits, Magnetism and the motor effect, Electromagnetic induction, Particle model, Forces and matter. (see also Single Sciences under Optional Subjects)


RELIGIOUS STUDIES GCSE Exam Board: OCR


All pupils in Years 10 and 11 study Religious Studies as a core subject. Pupils have one double lesson per week and follow the short-course GCSE specification J125/01. The specification involves a detailed examination of the beliefs and teachings of two religions: Christianity and Islam. Then a Christian perspective is followed to examine two themes: relationships and families, dialogues between religious and non-religious beliefs and attitudes. Pupils have the opportunity to develop their knowledge, skills and understanding of life through exploration of the significance and impact of Christian and Islamic beliefs, teachings, sources and practices. Pupils may also learn to express their responses and informed insights on fundamental questions and issues about identity, belonging, meaning, purpose, truth, values and commitments. GCSE Religious Studies encourages pupils to be


inspired, moved and challenged by following a broad, satisfying and worthwhile course of study that stimulates young people and equips them to be able to lead constructive lives in the modern world.


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