With the other learners in your class you will study fundamental ideas, scientific investigations and data, in addition to the following- Biology - the human body, health, drugs, infectious diseases, plants and animals Chemistry - rocks, metals, fuels, oil, plant oils, changes in the earth and its atmosphere Physics - heat transfer, energy efficiency, electricity, electromagnetism, radioactivity and the Universe.You will carry out practical experimentation and will learn how to plan effectively, write up your findings, analyse data and evaluate your work.A variety of learning activities will be used on this course, including tutor presentation and demonstration, practical application of skills, individual and group work, discussions, Q&A, internet research, individual research and project work. Where relevant, your learning will enable you to develop skills and knowledge required for work. There may be vocational, specialist guest speakers or employers invited to share their skills and experience. Regular home study will be necessary to successfully complete this course. You will be supported to develop good study skills Your tutor will also support you to improve your English and maths skills alongside your learning of your vocational subject. This will include assessing your current skills and planning learning activities related to your subject that are designed to develop your skills in these areas. To support this, you will undertake some e-learning modules, where appropriate, as homework.There may be the opportunity to undertake a work placement during your course (where appropriate). Full details will be shared at induction.This is a vocational course leading to a qualification and the cost of it is subsidised by public funding. You will be required to complete all of the necessary coursework/assignments or exams by the given deadlines. Please note: if you do not successfully complete the course within this academic year, you will not be able t
Name: GCSE Science Qualification title: GCSE in Science A Qualification type: Assessment Examination dates will be given to you by your tutor at the start of the course and may fall outside of the scheduled class times. Regular Homework is also required to be completed during the course. Assignments/Course work: 1 controlled assessment in either: Chemistry, Physics or Biology. (25%) Examination(s): Written papers in Biology, Chemistry and Physics (25%) each. You will negotiate a Personal Learning Plan with your tutor identifying the areas you need to develop; this will be reviewed at regular intervals. Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20160708 15:27:25 Updated 20160708 15:27:25
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Skills&Learning; Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole
Academy 16-19 Converter
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http://www.skillsandlearningbdp.co.uk
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Title: GCSE in Science A Qualification: GCSE in Science A Classification: Science and Mathematics