“Science is much more than a body of
knowledge. It is a way of thinking.”
Carl Sagan, Astronomer
Current Trends - GCSE Science Learning
• More science is being taught to more students than at any time in history
• In science, there will be a shift towards hard facts and "scientific knowledge"
• More students are studying the separate sciences at GCSE level
Our Aims
• Raise the standards of science teaching to the highest possible level and remove
any obstacles that prevent or hinder this
• To use our systems and targeted support to ensure that every student is able to
benefit from excellent teaching.
GCSE Routes
Summer Exams
Units Studied
Additional
2 Papers & 1 Controlled
Assessment
B3,C3,P3,B4,C4,P4
Core and
Additional
4 Papers & 2 Controlled
Assessments
B1,C1,P1,B2,C2,P2
B3,C3,P3,B4,C4,P4
Chemistry, Biology
& Physics
6 Papers & 3 Controlled
Assessments
B1,C1,P1,B2,C2,P2
B3,C3,P3,B4,C4,P4
B5,C5,P5,B6,C6,P6
Revision Toolkit
Cream Sheet
1. Conference Room - Miss Louise Kinsey – Revision Techniques
2. Drama Studio - Mr Nicholas Rowlands - GCSEPOD
3. The Hall– Mr Matthew Commander and Miss Rosie Bidder – Revision Resources
Blue Sheet
1. Drama Studio - Mr Nicholas Rowlands – GCSEPOD
2. The Hall– Mr Matthew Commander and Miss Rosie Bidder – Revision Resources
3. Miss Louise Kinsey – Conference Room - Revision Techniques
Pink Sheet
1. The Hall– Mr Matthew Commander and Miss Rosie Bidder – Revision Resources
2. Conference Room - Miss Louise Kinsey – Revision Techniques
3. Drama Studio - Mr Nicholas Rowlands - GCSEPOD
….and learn!
http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/regular-exercise-changes-brain-improvememory-thinking-skills-201404097110
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/teenbrain/from/sleep.html
Resources Available Online
Exam Board Past Papers
• http://www.ocr.org.uk/quali
fications/gcse-gatewayscience-suite-science-bj261-from-2012/
Priory VLE
• http://vle.priory.nsomerset.sch.uk/course/vie
w.php?id=632
Youtube – Useful
Bitesize – Use Google
• https://www.youtube.com/r
esults?search_query=gcse+s
cience+ocr+gateway+p3
• http://www.bbc.co.uk/scho
ols/gcsebitesize/science/ad
d_ocr_gateway/
CGP Revision Guides and Workbooks –
£2.75 from PCSA - £5.95 in shops
What next………
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Revision at evening school
Revision during period six (3 – 4 pm)
Revision in addition to home-learning
Compose a revision schedule:
https://getrevising.co.uk/planner