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The exams We run two different courses, GCSE Combined Science - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
The exams We run two different courses, GCSE Combined Science - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
The exams We run two different courses, GCSE Combined Science Trilogy (double) and GCSE Single Sciences (triple) The exam structure is very similar between the two courses Combined science Single Science (triple) 6 x 1 hour 15 minute exams 6 x
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- Pens
- Pencils
- Ruler
- Protractor
- Rubber
- Calculator
What they require for the exams
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- Periodic table
- An equation sheet
The equation sheet does not contain all the equations they need to know!
Provided in the exams
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Pupils have to learn 21 equations They are not given these in the exam Questions will require them to
- Write an equation
- Rearrange an equation
- State the units for the answer
Equations to learn
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There are two resources produced by the science department to help with this They can be found in this google drive folder Http://tiny.cc/Sciencerevision
- Equations cards
Use them by playing the snake game
- Equation posters
Stick them around your bedroom
An example – notice it’s the first question on the paper
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There are 21 practicals that the students should be able to explain in detail. This includes:
- Describing a method to carry it out
- Identifying variables
- Analysing results
Once again the science department have made a resource for learning these They can be found in the same google drive folder Http://tiny.cc/Sciencerevision We also have some simulation software found here http://tiny.cc/Sciencepracticals
Required practicals
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Pupils are expected to be able to carry out simple mathematical functions The common questions involve:
- Percentages
- Averages
- Rearranging equations
- Using significant figures
- Draw and read graphs
AQA have some resources here http://www.aqa.org.uk/resources/science/gcse/teach/maths-skills-in- GCSE-sciences There are pages in the revision guide that cover this topic, don’t skip them
Maths in science
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Learn keywords and definitions
- Look say cover write check
Practice using EMU for equations
- Set all equations out the same
Equation F = ma Maths F = 15x3 Unit F = 45 N Describe processes
- Ask your child to describe how something works
Use the revision guide yourself to guide them if they get stuck Ask questions
- Similar to above but interrupt and ask other relevant questions
Practice exam papers
- http://tiny.cc/Foundationpastpapers
http://tiny.cc/Higherpastpapers
Ways to revise
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