Science at KS4
Trilogy or Separate Science
• Science is not an option. Everyone studies Science at GCSE
• Each year, between 50-60 pupils are invited to take Separate
sciences (formerly “Triple”)
• If invited, a student can accept the invitation or decline it
• Everyone else will sit the Trilogy route
What is the difference between “Trilogy” and
“Separate” sciences?
• In Separate science, you get 3 GCSEs
• In Trilogy you get 2
• Both routes study Biology, Chemistry and Physics
Topics studied in Unit 1 and Unit 2
Topics studied in Unit 1 and Unit 2
Tracking Stickers
Snap Test (30 mins)
Snap Test (30 mins)
Examinations
• All exams are sat at the end of Year 11
• There are 6 exams in total
AQA GCSE Trilogy science
Unit
Biology 1
Exam
1 hr 15 mins
Unit
Qualifications awarded
Exam
Biology 2
1 hr 15 mins
Chemistry 1 1 hr 15 mins
Chemistry 2
1 hr 15 mins
Physics 1
Physics 2
1 hr 15 mins
1 hr 15 mins
GCSE Trilogy GCSE Trilogy
Science
Science
Examinations
• All exams are sat at the end of Year 11
• There are 6 exams in total
AQA GCSE Separate science
Unit
Biology 1
Exam
1 hr 45 mins
Unit
Qualifications awarded
Exam
GCSE Biology
Biology 2
1 hr 45 mins
GCSE Chemistry
Chemistry 1 1 hr 45 mins
Chemistry 2
1 hr 45 mins
GCSE Physics
Physics 1
Physics 2
1 hr 45 mins
1 hr 45 mins
Examinations
The exams:
• have fewer words, so they're easier to understand
• have fewer contexts, so students don't get confused
• have questions that increase in difficulty as students progress through
the paper
• Link closely with GCSE Maths and AS and A-level science
There is no longer any coursework
• The way practical skills are assessed is changing. Students won't be
assessed by ISAs anymore
• Instead, they'll do a series of required practical activities. Then the
exams at the end of the course will assess their practical skills
http://www.aqa.org.uk/resources/science/gcse/teach/practicals
There are far less
equations on the
data sheet
Revision Resources
Revision Guide
AQA Complete Revision & Practice with Online Edition:
GCSE Biology, GCSE Chemistry, GCSE Physics
Essential Maths Skills for GCSE Science: Study and
Practice book
Revision Guide
GCSE Combined Science: AQA Trilogy Revision Guide
with Online Edition, Exam practice workbook and
answers - Higher
GCSE Combined Science: AQA Trilogy Revision Guide
with Online Edition, Exam practice workbook and
answers - Foundation
Essential Maths Skills for GCSE Science: Study and
Practice book
Cost of
Revision Pack
£16.50
Separate
£2.75
Cost of
Revision Pack
£12.00
Trilogy
£12.00
£2.75
Revision Resources
• Science Network runs on Tuesday after school.
• gg.gg/croftonscience
• http://www.aqa.org.uk/resources/science/gcse/teach/practicals required practicals