At CHSG we follow the AQA syllabus, with most students completing the GCSE Science Trilogy programme and gaining two GCSEs Grade 9-1. A select number of students will sit the separate sciences, achieving three GCSE’s, in Biology, Chemistry and Physics each Grades 9-1. The GCSE programme is a linear course of study with all formal examinations completed at the end of Year 11.
In Year 9 Students will study:
This year builds on content covered in year 7 and 8 and introduces some new concepts to students.
In Year 10 Students will study:
This year builds on the content studied in Year 9 and prepares them for Year 11.
In Year 11 students will study:
The units in this year draw together everything students have learnt over the previous two years and helps to prepare them for their GCSE examinations.
There will be formal assessments at the end of each term, testing all the content taught to that point. The exams will include a combination of multiple choice, structured longer answers and closed short answer questions to best prepare them for the external exams at the end of year 11. The final external exams are sat in the summer term of year 11 and consist of 2 separate exams; Paper 1 and Paper 2, for each of the three subjects.
The assessments will be a cumulative assessment of everything they have covered in the course up to that point.
Students will be tested on their ability to recall information, apply the information to a certain situation and analyse information given to them in the exam.
We expect our students to complete all class work to a good standard. Homework will be set regularly and we expect all students to complete homework to a good standard and on time. If your child misses a lesson they will be expected to catch up on the work that they have missed.
Your child should speak to their teacher in the first instance, they can also discuss their concerns with the relevant Head of Subject or Director of Science. There are also numerous online resources that could be useful for your child: BBC Bitesize, Oak National Academy and, the CHSG Science YouTube Channel.
Encourage your child to explain and expand upon science in everyday life, ask your child to tell you what they have learnt at school each day. Setting up a space and time, where it is possible for your child to do their homework and revision, will also help them to achieve.
There are questions at the start of each lesson in the booklets. You can ask your child these questions throughout the year, this will help them when it comes to the assessments at the end of each term.
Should you require any further advice or information please find necessary contact details below
Mrs McCready, Director of Chemistry - hmccready@carshaltongirls.org.uk
Mr Elstone, Director of Physics - aelstone@carshaltongirls.org.uk
Mr Kart, Director of Biology - akart@carshaltongirls.org.uk