Y10 and Y11 Parent Forum

Present Year 10 Students

• In Year 9 students will have covered the majority of the material for the Core Science GCSE.

• In Year 10 classes 10.1 to 10.4 will study the material needed for the Additional Science GCSE. Classes 10.5 and 10.6 will re-visit Core Science. Classes 10.7 and 10.8 will have started the Applications of Science BTEC.

• In the summer examinations 10.1 to 10.4 will complete both the Core Science and the Additional Science GCSEs*. 10.5 and 10.6 will only complete the Core Science GCSE.

Y10 Provisional Examination Dates

• Core Science Examinations• B1 (5th June), C1 (9th June), P1 (12th June)• Each worth 25% - ISA worth 25%

• Additional Science Examinations• B2 (12th May), C2 (14th May), P2 (20th May)• Each worth 25% - ISA worth 25%

• BTEC Applications of Science• Unit 6 (2nd March, 22nd May and Nov)• Worth 25% - Coursework worth 75%

Y11 Examinations for Y10 Students• The plan is that the present 10.1 to 10.4 will

study the Further Additional Science GCSE course taking the B3, C3 and P3 examinations in the summer of 2016*.

• Present classes 10.5 and 10.6 will take the Additional Science examination.

• Present classes 10.7 and 10.8 will complete Applications of Science BTEC and IGCSE Science Double Award.

• Students taking Astronomy or Human Health and Physiology will take their examinations.

Present Y11 Students

• In Y10 all students will have completed their Core Science GCSE qualification.

• This year the classes 11.1 to 11.3 will take their Further Additional Science GCSE in summer 2015.

• Classes 11.4 to 11.7 will take Additional Science.

• BTEC students in 11.8 will take Applications of Science.

Y11 Provisional Examination Dates• Additional Science Examinations• B2 (12th May), C2 (14th May), P2 (20th May)• Each worth 25% - ISA worth 25%

• Further Additional Science Examinations• B3 (12th May), C3 (14th May), P3 (20th May)• Each worth 25% - ISA worth 25%

• BTEC Science Examinations• Applications of Science Unit 8 (6th Nov, 2nd March,

22nd May)• Each worth 25% - Coursework worth 75%

• Human Health and Physiology students will have their written examination on June 23rd

• Astronomy students will have their written examination on May 15th.

Y11 Provisional Examination Dates

What can you do to help?

1. All students have given the opportunity to buy revision guides appropriate for their course in either Y9 or Y10. (If you do not have them please leave your name with me after the forum and I will add them to the current order).

2. Encourage students to attend revision sessions.3. All students will be given access to Kerboodle, a

on-line resource, for free.4. Ensure students prepare thoroughly for ISAs

which are worth 25% for each GCSE.

4. Make sure that students have an understanding of the command words for questions.

5. Encourage students to revise effectively using a variety of techniques e.g. mind mapping, mnemonics that require active learning.

What can you do to help?

Mind Mapping

• Mind Mapping is a useful technique that helps you learn more effectively and improves the way that you record information.

• By using Mind Maps, you can quickly identify and understand the structure of a subject.

• It allows students to see the way that pieces of information fit together, as well as recording the raw facts contained in normal notes.

Mind Mapping Examples