Transcript 2 BTEC 1 - Saddleworth School

GCSE Science
Assessment BTEC
What Science qualifications could
your child be studying?
• 2 separate GCSE’s – core and
additional (dual award)
Or
• 2 separate BTEC 1st –Applied Science
& Principles of Science
Or
• 3 separate Science GCSEs-Biology,
Chemistry and Physics
2 BTEC 1st ?
•Study and assessment in yr 10- 1st
Certificate in Applied Science
Followed by
•Study and assessment in yr 11- 1st
Certificate in Principles of Science
2 BTEC 1st ?
Assessment: year 10
Unit 2
Unit 3
Unit 4
Chemistry
Physics
Biology
Assignments
Assignments
Assignments
Unit 1
hour
written
exam
Assessment: year 11
Unit 2
Unit 3
Unit 4
Chemistry
Physics
Biology
Assignments
Assignments
Assignments
Unit 1
hour
written
exam
What else do we do?
• After school revision/booster sessions
lessons available to all pupils during
the year and prior to external exams.
• For GCSE pupils do 2 ’mocks’ per unit,
enabling us and you to see how pupils
are progressing
• Homeworks are mostly exam style
questions and graded to GCSE
standards.
What can you do?
• Ensure your child is taking all steps
to revise and review their learningregularly/weekly ( www.mygcsescience.com)
• Use your child’s G2B to monitor their
performance in external and internal
exams or BTEC assignments
• Contact your child’s science teacher
or Ms West if you have any concerns
or queries