Science

Exam details

Exam Board: AQA

You will sit 1 hour 15 minute exams in Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

You will sit Higher tier if you are in 10asc2 or 10bsc1.

All other classes will sit Foundation tier.

You will sit Triple Science exams if you are in 10asc1. These will be 1 hour 45 minutes long.

Key topics

Biology:

Biology topics 1 (B1)->B4

Including:

Transport in cells

Adaptations of organ systems for transport in cells

Chemistry:

C1->C5

The Periodic Table

The Atomic Model

Acids and Alkalis

Making Salts

Physics:

P1->P4

Plugs and electricity in the home

Radiation

Nuclear equations

N.B. if you are studying Triple Science, your class teacher will give you specific topics to study

Revision techniques and tips

You should:

• Read through the relevant sections of your CGP revision guide your class teacher has given you
• Make flashcards
• Then complete your Seneca
• Then complete exam questions

Useful websites include:

BBC Bitesize – check you are using “AQA GCSE Combined Science” OR if you are doing Triple Science: “AQA GCSE Biology/Chemistry/Physics”

FreeScienceLessons – use the “Combined Science (Trilogy)” playlist

Knowledge organiser sections

Biology:

Biology topic 1 (B1)->B4

Chemistry:

C1->C5

Physics:

P1->P4

Home learning to prepare

Your class teacher will set you:

Seneca

Exam question booklets