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Science – Head of Department: Mrs D Fairclough

Specification: AQA Combined Science: Trilogy 8464 (GCSE 9-1)
Students who started studying Combined Science in Year 10 will carry on with this qualification in Year 11. At
the end of Year 11 the exams will assess all the content covered in Year 10 and Year 11. This course leads to
a double GCSE qualification.
The Content Covered in Year 10 is:
Biology topics: Cell Biology; Organisations; Infection and Response; Ecology (start)
Chemistry topics: Atomic Structure and Periodic Table; Bonding, Structure and the Properties of Matter;
Quantitative Chemistry; Chemical Changes; Energy Changes; Chemical Analysis
Physics topics: Atomic Structure; Particle Model of Matter; Energy; Electricity
The Content Covered in Year 11 is:
Biology topics: Ecology; Homeostasis and Response; Inheritance; Variation and Evolution
Chemistry topics: The Rate and Extent of Chemical Change; Organic Chemistry; Chemistry of the Atmosphere;
and Using Resources.
Physics topics: Forces; Waves; Magnetism and Electromagnetism.
How Is It Assessed?
There are two papers for each of the three parts of science (two for Biology, two for Chemistry and two for
Physics). Each paper is 1 hour 15 minutes and is worth 70 marks. The students must answer a variety of styles
of questions (multiple choice, structured, closed short answer and open response). 15% of the marks will be
based on the required practical’s that students cover throughout the GCSE course. The average score on all
six papers is used to award students with their final GCSE grades.
CGP Revision guides for Science are available to buy from school via Parent Pay. It is advised that all students
purchase one, in order to fully prepare for the examinations. Past papers are available on the AQA website.
As the exam season approaches there will be revision and support sessions provided. CGP also produce
revision flashcards and workbooks that many parents and students find useful.

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