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GCSE Science Core Subject 2008
Science is a compulsory subject. Studying science will give you a knowledge and understanding of ‘How Science Works’.
What will you study:
A total of six units:
- Biology
- Human biology
- Evolution and Environment
- Human biology
- Chemistry
- Products from Rocks
- Oil, Earth and Atmosphere
- Physics
- Energy and electricity
- Radiation and the universe
Assessments:
You will sit 6 objective multiple choice tests, these count as 75% of your final marks.
You will also produce during the course of the year a centre assessed piece of work — which assesses your practical skills.
This counts as 25% of the final mark.
The Course
Students on this course will be awarded a single GCSE at the end of Year 11.
Students who opt for additional science will study an additional GCSE Science Course.
This will enable them to be awarded 2 GCSEs in total at the end of year 11.
Examination:
The Science Option has two levels of entry:
Higher:
Grades A* - C
Foundation:
Grades C - F
Sydney Smith School
First Lane, Anlaby
East Yorkshire
HU10 6UU
Tel: 01482 652622
Fax: 01482 577485