Transcript WHAT SCIENCE COURSE SHOULD I TAKE?

WHY IS SCIENCE
IMPORTANT?
•You don’t study science just to learn the names of interesting
elements. In science you learn how to plan, think for yourself, solve
problems and reason logically. You work independently and as part
of a group.
•You predict what might happen in a certain situation and learn how
to base your conclusions on the evidence available.
•All these skills are vital in every walk of life. That’s why employers
like people to have at least two good science GCSE’s and why
science is a core subject along with English and Maths
WHAT SCIENCE COURSE
SHOULD I TAKE?
• Check your attitude to science against
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these criteria
I love science it is my favourite subject.
I want to study science at A Level.
I look at the world and I am curious about how
it all works
If any of these statements apply to you
then you should seriously consider Triple
Science (Separate Sciences).
WHY CHOOSE TRIPLE SCIENCE?
• You will enjoy the opportunity to spend
fifteen hours a fortnight doing science and
the opportunity to explore Biology,
Chemistry and Physics in more depth.
• Triple Science is the best preparation for
studying science at A level.
What About Double Science?
• There are two double science options
• You should choose Science and
Additional Science if you just want to
leave school with a good understanding of
how things happen and with the skills you
need to move on into employment or
further/higher education
• This will be the majority of you
Isn’t there something called
Additional Applied Science?
• Yes there is, and it is a double science option
• It is not a BTEC or a GNVQ. It is a GCSE that
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looks at science from a work related point of
view.
It does not allow you to move on and study
science at a A’ Level, but it suits some people.
You need to talk to your science teacher before
you opt for Additional Applied Science, it is not
the correct option for most people
What about Single Science?
• This is not a good choice for the vast majority of
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you.
You should only choose single science if you
cannot fit in all the other options that you need
to do for your chosen career.
Students do not really opt for single science,
they do it because there is no other way for
them to choose there other options.