Key Stage 4

Support

Useful website for students and parents

Websites http://www.21stcenturyscience.org/

Revision and examination preparation

Each student is issued with a workbook and / or revision guide that exactly matches the specification. These excellent resources should be used extensively at home in preparation for public examinations (January / June), but also to help students tackle homework and coursework assignments .

Tracking and AfL

Throughout the course the department uses Traffic Light pupil tracking, which easily allows the students to be aware of how well they are meeting their potential at each stage of the course. The departmental marking policy is to mark students work such that guidance of how to reach the next level is given (AfL).

Guidance on transition to year 11 Science GCSE

Guidance is given toward the end of year 10 to ensure that in year 11 the choice of their second Science GCSE matches the students' aspirations.

Yr 11 Additional Applied Science GCSE

• likely to take post 16 courses leading to science-related employment, e.g. electrician, technician
• will enjoy learning standard practical techniques
• able to work on individual tasks to complete Work-related portfolio
• hard working but underachieves in examinations
• motivated by science in practice

Yr 11 Additional Science GCSE

• enjoys understanding scientific concepts
• likes investigative work and analysing data
• contributes well to group tasks
• may still be unsure about post 16 education / career choices
• may wish to study any science post-16, including A levels
• may have definite career plans requiring science, e.g. professional scientist, doctor, ophthalmologist, etc