GCSE  Combined Science: Trilogy

Exam Board: AQA Science 8464

Exam:            100%

Course Summary: Combined Science consists of six externally examined papers. These are available at foundation tier and higher tier. Students must complete all assessments in the same tier in Y11.

Qualification Content:

Subject Biology

Paper 1 Content (1hr 15mins) - Cells, System, Plants, Diseases

Paper 2 Content ( 1hr 15mins) - Homeostasis, Inheritance, Variation, Ecology, Human Impact, Food Production

Subject Chemistry

Paper 1 Content (1hr 15mins) - Fundamental Chemistry, The Periodic table, Metals, Energy Changes, Acids, bases and salts, Electrolysis, Chemical calculations

Paper 2 Content ( 1hr 15mins) - Hydrocarbons, Rates of reactions, Equilibria, The Earth’s Resources, Chemistry of the Atmosphere, Chemical Analysis

Subject Physics

Paper 1 Content (1hr 15mins) - Particle Theory and Thermal Energy, Nuclear Physics, Electricity

Paper 2 Content ( 1hr 15mins) - Forces and Motion, Forces and Energy, Waves, Electromagnetism.

Course Aims & Objectives:

The GCSE in Combined Science: Trilogy enables students to:

Develop scientific knowledge and conceptual understanding through the specific disciplines of Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

Develop understanding of the nature, processes and methods of Science, through different types of enquiry that help them to answer scientific questions about the world around them.

Develop and learn to apply observational, practical, modelling, enquiry and problem solving skills in the laboratory, in the field and in other learning environments.

Develop their ability to evaluate claims based on Science through critical analysis of the methodology, evidence and conclusions, both qualitatively and quantitatively.

Possible Careers + Future Study: From Electrician to Astrophysicist via A Levels and onto University.