GCSE Science: Double Award

This examination is aimed at able candidates who may wish to take ‘A’ levels in any of the three science subjects.

The course is comprised of 6 units, altogether worth 75%.  The remaining 25% is for practical skills.

       Each tier of entry is aimed at a particular level of ability.  GCSE grades will be awarded as follows:

       Foundation Tier:              CC - GG

       Higher Tier:                      A*A* - DD

       Candidates are awarded a pair of grades which are equivalent to two GCSEs.

       GCSE Single Award (Modular)

       This examination is aimed at pupils who do not wish to take ‘A’ levels in any of the three Science subjects.

       The course consists of 6 modules which are assessed through end of module tests.    These are worth 75% in total. 

       Module A            -             Staying Alive

       Module B            -             Human Activity and health

       Module C            -             Chemical Patterns and Our Environment

       Module D            -             Materials and Their Management

       Module E            -             Electricity, Waves and Communications

       Module F             -             Road Safety, Radioactivity and Earth in Space

       Practical Skills    -             25%

      There are 2 tiers of entry:              

       Foundation:                     Grades C - G

Higher:                             Grades  A* - D