Science

The Science Department at Brine Leas encourages pupils to develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding of key scientific concepts and the skills to successfully carry out investigations. Pupils are actively encouraged to explore the All students will be placed into a set dependent upon their Science pathway chosen for key stage 4 and upon their attainment and progress in Years 7, 8 and 9. As a result, there are normally changes to sets at the start of Year 10 to take into account the different pathways chosen. There are two possible routes through the GCSE Science Curriculum. The first pathway is AQA Combined Science (Science Trilogy). It is the study of Biology, Chemistry and Physics and is certificated jointly over a combined double GCSE. The second pathway is AQA Triple Science. It is the study of Biology, Chemistry and Physics with each certificated individually as three GCSE’s. Triple Science does require an Option.
There are two tiers of entry in both courses (Foundation Tier and Higher Tier). Trilogy students will sit 6, 1 hr 15 exams at the end of the course ( 2 for Biology, Chemistry and Physics). 15 % of the marks will test skills gained when carrying out required practicals throughout the course and 20% of marks overall will test maths skills. Triple scientists will sit 2, 1hr 45 exams per subject. Q5% of marks will test practical skills gained during the course and 10 % of the marks for biology,20% of the marks for Chemistry and 30% for Physics of marks will test maths skills.
relevance of science in our society and to evaluate its impact.

• Further details of the Trilogy course
• Further details of GCSE Biology
• Further details of GCSE Chemistry
• Further details of GCSE Physics