Science (KS4 - Single Award)
Key Staff
- Mr J Hampton (HoD)
- Mr A Maguire
Exam Board: CCEA
This specification enables learners to:
- Develop knowledge and understanding of the material, physical and living worlds;
- Develop understanding of the nature of science and its applications and the interrelationships between science and society;
- Develop understanding of the relationships between hypotheses, evidence, theories and explanations;
- Develop and apply observational, practical, enquiry and problem-solving skills and understanding in laboratory, field and other learning environments;
- Develop ability to evaluate claims based on science through critical analysis of the methodology, evidence and conclusions; and
- Develop skills in communication, mathematics and the use of technology in scientific contexts.
The course is split up into the following units:
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Unit |
Areas of study |
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Unit1: Biology |
External written examination Foundation and Higher Tiers: 1 hour Students answer compulsory structured questions that include short responses, extended writing and calculations. |
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Unit 2: Chemistry |
External written examination Foundation and Higher Tiers: 1 hour Students answer compulsory structured questions that include short responses, extended writing and calculations. |
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Unit 3: Physics |
External written examination Foundation and Higher Tiers: 1 hour Students answer compulsory structured questions that include short responses, extended writing and calculations. |
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Unit 4: Practical Skills |
Booklet A Practical skills assessment Foundation and Higher Tiers: 2 hours Students carry out two pre-release practical tasks (from two of Biology, Chemistry and Physics) in the final year of study.
Booklet B External written examination Foundation Tier: 1 hour Higher Tier: 1 hour 15 mins Students answer compulsory structured questions that include short responses, extended writing and calculations all set in a practical context for Biology, Chemistry and Physics. |