What you need to know for gcse science and additional science for gcse physics. New gcse computer science ocr revision guide for the. All gcse science pupils are required to sit six different exam papers. A new system for grading gcse results is being used for the first time this year, with the old a to g. Apr 09, 2014 gcse subject content publications setting out the knowledge, understanding and skills common to all gcse specifications the subject content publications are organised according to the year of. Gcse computer science 91 students studying gcse computer science and starting it in sept 2016 will have the qualification graded on a scale from 91. The structure of the gcse further additional science course is comprised of b3, c3. Hey, im nearly 25 and have thought for some time about studing at uni, but i messed up my gcses when i was 16 and therefore do not have the qualifications to go to uni. Gcse ocr twenty first century science revision looking at biology modeules and keeping healthy. The maths higher pocket poster is aligned to the gcse 91 specification and is ideal for revision, classwork and homework. Dk publishes highly visual, photographic nonfiction for adults and children. The exams are set and in the main, also marked by examination boards. The number of students sitting additional science gcse 353810 increased by 35367 0. Teaching the new science gcses gcse science course guide aqa.
The changes were first introduced for maths and english, with gcses under the new 91 system taking place in 2017. Dk was founded in london in 1974 and is now the world leading illustrated reference publisher and a member of the penguin random house division of bertelsmann. Alternatively, aqa is the most private candidate friendly exam board see second link so you could go with that, or stick with whatever youve done before it you are re sitting. Students who take combined science will study all three sciences and theyll cover roughly two thirds of the content of the single gcses in.
I have used it as resource to teach gcse physics and when covering a set 1 biology group for a colleague, and found the internet links to videos particularly helpful in engaging pupils with the more difficult material in the course. Mar 27, 2015 gcse 9 to 1 subject level guidance for combined science gcse biology, chemistry and physics our new rules will require reformed gcses in biology, chemistry and physics to. Support through new gcse science oxford university press. I used these books when sitting my own exams and honestly couldnt have got. Grading the new gcse science qualifications the ofqual blog. Key changes to the new science gcses how our resources support you practical assessment controlled assessment is being discontinued and at least 15% of the total marks available for each gcse will be dedicated to practical skills build and test the skills students need for the new practical assessment full support for practical work, including. From quantum physics to maths breakthroughs and the large hadron collider. Gcse computer science 91 nonexam assessment nea guide 1st edition examples, tips and advice on completing the nea for ocr j276. The entire gcse system has gone through a complete overhaul over the last few years. Gcse chemistry the best free revision for gcse science. We welcome the decision to allow students a final opportunity to take gcse science exams on the content they have already studied. Gcse biology 4401 gcse chemistry 4402 gcse physics 4403. I have used it as resource to teach gcse physics and when covering a set 1 biology group for a colleague, and found the internet links to videos particularly helpful in engaging pupils with. The digital book, which can be accessed online, on smart phones and on tablets, benefits from real time reporting, full teacher access and multiple device access.
It is part of ofquals work supporting the governments changes to gcses, as and a levels. Combined science students will sit six exams at the end of the course as shown here. I found that the students that i have used this resource with really enjoyed the independence it gave them and also gave them the opportunity to access different activities to revise or. Gcse science has followed in the footsteps of english and maths by undergoing an extensive overhaul. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A handy guide to changes to gcse grades for employers and. Aqa course overview all students are offered the opportunity to achieve a double gcse award from the study of a combined science course however students with particular interest and strength in science may also choose separate. Essentially, this is the new system for gcse exams, replacing the old lettering. I know that im not wanting to do anything in science at university level but this is for my peace of mind. If gcse results fall short of expectations, you may need to think about retaking some or all of them.
Science key stage 4 option 1 triple gcse science aqa. Information for private candidates sitting gcse, igcse and. Student book by kirk bizley from waterstones today. The power point is very self explanatory and is curriculum linked. Gcse physics the best free revision for gcse science. Unfortunately, not all of us have had the best experiences of these qualifications when it came to the exams. Mapping modules p1 and p2 to the 2011 editions of aqa gcse science. Accessible, wellstructured notes help students and teachers get to grips with the nonexam assessment nea requirements for the aqa 91 specification. The new gcse science qualifications can be taken in different ways students can take single gcses in one or more of biology, chemistry and physics, or they can take a double gcse in combined science. I developed this resource as an interactive, project based way of revising gcse science. I was tasked to complete this, for my rpd and have made every effort to make clear explanations and give worked examples for every area of the maths skills requirements needed for gcse biologists from all specifications.
With these science gcse grades, would anyone suggest a resit in biology and physics. Find out everything you need to know about resitting exams in our comprehensive guide to resits. It is the only gcse which is a double award qualification and so is equivalent to two gcses. About useveryone here at thinkie has been a science teacher. Im looking to sit a maths exam so there is no coursework. The colourful and engaging books benefit from a free digital version that includes over 1,000 assessment questions. The westminster education forum held a series of seminars for a predominantly teacher audience on thursday 22 july 2014 about the reforms to science at gcse and a level.
The more i find out about the new science gcse exam, the less i feel i want to be a science teacher any more. Our maths gcse pocket posters are more than just a revision guide. Relevance newest to oldest oldest to newest title az title za author az author za. Please be patient as requests are processed twice a week. Axsied akseed axsied is producing many new products to support computer science for both ocr and other exam boards. Combined science is really two gcses rolled into one qualification. Edexcel gcse in science 2sc01 this booklet provides. Gcse and igcse exam dates are nationally set, so when you book as a private candidate, youll still sit your exam at the same time as all other students in the uk. Your exam dates will depend on the subjects youre studying and the awarding body that your qualification is supported by. Aug 20, 2019 the gcse grading system this summer is the third year results will be scored on a 9 to 1 grading system rather than ag. Career development for a brighter future mathematics information foundation higher english information higher science information biology combined welcome to equivalency testing if you didnt quite reach your gcse goals the first time round then help is on hand through us at equivalency testing.
Aug 25, 2016 the number of students sitting a gcse in performing arts in the uk fell by 1,949, a percentage decrease of 9. Uks page on resits for legacy gcse, as and a levels. Building on the oxford aqa gcse religious studies student books, this. Its a nuisance, and its expensive, so if your son or daughter has only just missed out on the grade you were hoping for at alevel, is it worth them resitting exams. I am 32 and in the process of doing gcse maths at my local college. I was sitting an exam board they dont use and a couple of my exams were at times there were no other exams going on so they provided the invigilator just for me. Students will study biology, chemistry and physics but they wont cover as much content as those students sitting separate sciences. It covers a broad science syllabus and still results in a gcse igcse qualification but is not recommended for anyone looking to go on to study science at a higher level such as a level. The number of young people in the uk sitting a gcse in performing arts fell from 20,625 in 2015 to.
Everything you need to know resits are the best way to assure your child gets onto the course of their choice before its too late, says fiona jerome find out everything you need to know about resitting exams in our comprehensive guide to resits. Most universities dont have specific requirements for science gcses, if youre not applying for a science subject. A levels and gcses the new gcse science qualifications can be taken in different ways students can take single gcses in one or more of biology, chemistry and physics, or they can take a double gcse in combined science. Free support aqa gcse chemistry scheme of work pdf mapping modules c1 and c2 to your 2011 aqa gcse science resources. Reformed content will not be developed and current qualifications withdrawn from september 2017. Does anybody know if its possible to restudy and resit my gcse exams. Set 1 will also take the b1, c1 and b1 papers in addition to this. Private tutorial colleges are often the most flexible exam centres. Get expert insight into physics and maths with the latest news and indepth articles. You may be aware that the uks science gcses have recently undergone redevelopment.
Set 3 will be sitting the aqa gcse additional applied science paper as well as retaking their b1, c1 and p1 exams. Could somebody give me a stepbystep guide on how to arrange to sit a gcse exam. Mar 23, 2018 grading the new gcse science qualifications posted by. The new gcses will now be assessed by exam only, and there will no longer be a controlled assessment component. Year 11 sets 1 and 2 will be sitting the b2 and b3, c2 and c3 and p2 and p3 papers.
Sitting unit 3 in june and hope i achieve an a overall. Teacher and writer aaron wilkes explains what the new 19 gcse grades. A new system for grading gcse results is being used for the first time this year, with the old a to g grades being replaced with numbers from 9 to. Double award science is more indepth but still covers the study of biology, chemistry and physics.
They will usually take students for most exams, but they can also be expensive. This new edition of cgps higher level aqa gcse maths revision guide is. I just want to find somewhere i can sit the exam and pay the fee. The new grade 91 gcse combined science exams will be more challenging than ever, but happily this exam practice workbook is. Each chapter matches a specific section of the nea mark scheme, from designing the solution through to writing up the final report. Free support aqa gcse biology scheme of work pdf mapping modules b1 and b2 to the 2011 editions of your aqa gcse science resources. Ive been impressed with both the quality and usefulness of thinkie resources. This is a great decent book for revision and does pretty much cover everything you need to for the exam. Students who followed route 2 science a 4406 and additional science 4409 and wish to resit, will be able to sit the route 1 equivalent science a 4405 and additional science 4408.
Having good gcse and a level results could be your key to getting into sixth form, college, university, or a stepping stone into your ideal industry. There isnt a lot to choose between them so you could just do the one that suits the exam centre better. Just go enroll anyway but still apply for jobs and dont let your d dishearten. The new gcses explained oxford owl oxford owl for home. Buy revise gcse science new edition by no author isbn. This is a big decision that shouldnt be taken lightly, and what you decide largely depends on the subjects involved.
How do you arrange to sit a gcse exam as a private candidate. Key stage 5 ks5 biology ks5 chemistry ks5 physics ks5 psychology textbooks. Gcse computer science 91 nonexam assessment nea guide. Current page page 1 of 5 page 2 of 5 page 3 of 5 page 4 of 5 page 5 of 5. Seta 4 and 5 will take the aqa additional science exams.
Why the new gcse specs are making me reconsider my future. We also have backgrounds in lab research and have racked up over 40 years in secondary teaching between us. If you choose this option, youll study one course but receive two gcse igcses after sitting your exam. Gcse maths higher revision guide maths pocket poster. Most of the material for studying complete gcse chemistry and igcse is also included. Aqa gcse combined science required practicals exam practice workbook. Nea preparations posted by teknoteacher on june 10, 2017 september 1, 2017 if you are currently teaching the new gcse computer science 9 1, its possible that you are in the middle of preparing your classes and resource bank for your students to use in the autumn term when the neas are released by the. Gcse in combined science employers will, over time, notice a new gsce being achieved by students, the gcse in combined science. Key changes to the new science gcses how our resources support you practical assessment controlled assessment is being discontinued and at least 15% of the total marks available for each gcse will be dedicated to practical skills build and test the skills students need for the new. Yes, gcse science, gcse additional science and gcse further additional science.
Our suite of level 2 computer science qualifications provide clear progression for all your students, from the programme of study at key stage 3 and onwards to as and alevels, technical awards, apprenticeships or the workplace. We believe thinkie is an extremely high quality product that we needed to help us when we were teaching. The number of students sitting additional science gcse 368033 increased by 35073 0. I had to pay for the as exams, but just the cost of the papers and they didnt even send me a bill for the a level exams. Number of gcse arts students decimated in one year news. Aqa for most of its a levels and gcses and edexcel for all its igcses and biology a level. This resource is the culmination of many hours work, making sense of the new required maths skills for the 19 science gcse. Sep 21, 2015 i developed this resource as an interactive, project based way of revising gcse science. I bought this book as i was part of the first bunch sitting this new course, i would really recommend this book but do not completely rely on this book for the algorithms section instead for that i would highly recommend the ocr book as it has better and more advanced information which was. Examination computational thinking and problem solving 40% of the course examination written assessment 40% of the course non examined assessment nea programming project 20% of the course useful websites and books to help with revision python 3. On 23 march, ofqual announced the findings of their consultation on further resit opportunities for outgoing gcses in summer 2017. The qualification consist of three components 01 computer systems written paper 1 hour and 30 minutes 80 marks 40% of total gcse paper 01 and mark scheme. I decided several years ago that i dont want to return to teaching in a mainstream school and made a choice to stay in a special school as a subject specialist not a common post, passing up promotion and opportunities elsewhere to.
Independent schools, private schools, academies and faith schools are often more helpful than overstretched statemaintained schools and are more likely to welcome private candidates as a means of. Foundation tier students must demonstrate maths skills at a minimum of ks3 level and higher tier students at a minimum of foundation level gcse maths a maths skills spread in every chapter provides. Are there any other qualification pathways in addition to gcses in biology, chemistry and physics for covering three separate sciences. The student book will help students understand the key learning for. The whole of the chemistry section of the course is covered in the order of the specification.
Contact us if you have questions regarding any aspect of this. We give you an outline of how the new gcses are structured, what sorts. As and alevel music technology although ofqual says there may be a possibility some of these subjects may not be reformed for 2017 out. We offer grades equivalent to gcse s that are accepted throughout many further. Written by experienced teachers and subject experts specifically for the 2011 aqa gcse science specification, providing differentiated content to support, stretch and challenge all abilities. If you are currently teaching the new gcse computer science 9 1, its possible that you are in the middle of preparing your classes and resource bank for your students to use in the autumn term when the neas are released by the examination and awarding bodies. Gcse science independent learning activitieslesson plans. What you need to know for gcse science and additional science for gcse chemistry. For instance, students in england whose results fall below a grade c in maths and english have to pursue these subjects further, in line with recent government legislation. Topics include disease and resistance, antibiotics and drug testing, heart disease and. Our maths higher gcse revision guide is the perfect learning resource for improving students mathematical understanding.
A handy guide to changes to gcse grades for employers and training providers version 1. Gcse from 2016 aqa gcse 9 1 computer science nea companion accessible, wellstructured notes help students and teachers get to grips with the nonexam assessment nea requirements for the aqa 91 specification. You should check all the universities you think you might be interested in, just in case some have specific requirements they will mention these on their websites. Number of gcse arts students decimated in one year. Aqa gcse sciences 91 teaching and learning resources. Examination computational thinking and problem solving 40% of the course examination written assessment 40% of the course non examined assessment nea programming project 20% of the course useful websites and books. Students will sit six exams at the end of year 11, two for each science gcse.
Year 11 computer science exam board aqa structure of the. New gcse grades have numbers rather than letters this is what they mean. Gcse science b 4500 gcse additional science 4408 route 1. Year 11 computer science exam board aqa structure of the course. Combined science students will get an award consisting of two equal or adjacent grades from 9 to 1 eg 99, 98. How do you arrange to sit a gcse exam as a private.
Ks4 option 1 triple gcse science ecclesbourne school. Dec 15, 2010 you need to decide what syllabus you want to do. Among the questions raised at the seminar around the new science gcse seminar were. Gcse subject content publications setting out the knowledge, understanding and skills common to all gcse specifications the subject content.
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