Science
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GCSE Science Examining Board
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Double Award/ Single Award Science
Students will learn how scientific technologies have been used in industry, business and medicine and how these developments have contributed greatly to the quality of life for most people. Students take part in questioning and discussion about science-based issues that affect their lives, the society in which they live and the world as a whole.
Science stimulates and excites students’ curiosity and their interest in the world around them. Through their work in Science, students begin to understand major scientific ideas, to appreciate how these develop and contribute to technological change, and recognise the cultural significance of Science and its worldwide development.
Students learn how the results of experimental evidence and models are used to explain phenomena and events. Through carrying out enquiry-based investigations, students develop key skills and are encouraged to think critically and creatively.
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Assessment
Single Award assessment is 6 examinations, spread throughout the 2 years.
Double Award will take 3 examinations at the end of the 2 year course. Both will complete coursework which involves carrying out experiments in the laboratory.
Content
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learn about scientific ideas, how they develop and the factors that may affect their development;
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learn about the benefits and drawbacks of scientific and technological developments (including those related to the individual, the community and the environment);
- consider science in relation to personal health, quality of life and ethical issues where appropriate; gain experimental, investigative, problem-solving and team-working skills as they plan and carry out a range of investigations
- and have opportunities to develop number, communication and ICT skills as they critically evaluate data gained from investigations and present their results.
