Science GCSE Intensive

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This course follows the AQA GCSE Science A syllabus. It is a linear syllabus suitable for the post-16 student. You will need a sound knowledge of Maths and English to succeed on this course and you will need to have knowledge of how you learn - your preferred learning style for example - as well as a knowledge and understanding of study skills. There is one controlled assessment, consisting of planning and carrying out an investigation and two written tests in class time. This is a busy and comprehensive written examination based course.There are 4 Sections on this Syllabus: How Science Works The thinking behind the doing Fundamental ideas Observation as a stimulus to investigation Designing an investigation Making measurements Presenting data Using data to draw conclusions Evaluation Societal aspects of scientific evidence Limitations of Scientific Evidence Biology Keeping Healthy Nerves and hormones The use and abuse of drugs Interdependence and Adaptation Energy and biomass in food chains Waste materials from plants and animals Genetic variation and its control Evolution Chemistry The fundamental ideas in chemistry Limestone and building materials Metals and their uses Crude oil and fuels Other useful substances from crude oil Plant oils and their uses Changes in the earth and its atmosphere Physics The transfer of energy by heating processes and the factors that affect the rate at which that energy is transferred Energy and efficiency The usefulness of electrical appliances Methods we use to generate electricity The use of waves for communication and to provide evidence that the universe is expanding

Course information

Name: Science GCSE Intensive Qualification title: GCSE in Science A Qualification type: Assessment Your assessment is through 3 x 60 minute exam papers on different nationally set days. You will sit the three exam papers in May. Please note the exam dates and times will be different to your class day and time. Each paper is worth 25% of the marks and the controlled assessment is worth 25% of the marks. You must attend the dates set for controlled assessment, as set by the tutor. There is one controlled assessment, consisting of planning and carrying out an investigation and two written tests in class time. Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20160519 13:58:42 Updated 20160519 13:58:42

Entry requirements

None

Provider

Richmond Adult Community College
Further Education
info@racc.ac.uk
020 8891 5907
http://www.racc.ac.uk

Address

Parkshot Town: Richmond County:Surrey