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AQA Syllabus A 4461 (Year 10) and 4463 (Year 11)
All students at Cranbrook College study for GCSE Science covering scientific research and knowledge, concepts and reasoning in the Core Curriculum. Through better engagement with science, students will be able to
- recognise its impact on everyday life
- understand and reflect on reports in (or omitted from) the media and elsewhere
- make informed decisions about technical issues
Science A and Additional Science are a concept-led course for those who are aiming to take separate sciences at A-level. The emphasis is on
- scientific explanations and models
- applying science for the benefit of humanity
- understanding ourselves and our world
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Core (Year 10) |
Additional (Year 11) |
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Biology |
Human Biology (1a) Evolution and Environment (1b) |
Homeostasis |
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Chemistry |
Products from rocks (1a) Oils, Earth and Atmosphere (1b) |
Structure, Properties and Uses of Substances |
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Physics |
Energy and Electricity (1a) Radiation and the Universe (1b) |
Explaining Motion |
Assessment
In Year 10
GCSE Science A
Examination board: AQA Specification: 4461
Written Tests (75% of final grade) consist of
Unit 1 - Modules BLY1a, BLY1b
Unit 2 - Modules CHY1a, CHY1b
Unit 3 - Modules PHY1a, PHY1b
Coursework (25%)
Written Examinations are taken in November, March and at end of Year 10.
In Year 11
GCSE Additional Science
Examination board: AQA Specification: 4463
Written Tests (75% of final grade) consist of
Unit 1 - Biology
Unit 2 - Chemistry
Unit 3 - Physics
Coursework (25%)
Written Examinations are taken in January and at end of Year 11