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Westfield Secondary School

Science - Triple

Overview

Introduction

When they study triple science, students will study for three separate GCSEs: in biology, chemistry and physics. The content of 'combined science' will still be covered, in addition to extra topic areas and further skills. Additional topics will allow students to enhance practical and investigative skills.

Triple science aims to encourage students to explore, explain, theorise and model in science and prepares them for further studies in science.

Qualification

3 GCSEs: Biology, Chemistry and Physics

Awarding body

AQA

Course leader

Mrs J Palethorpe

Assessment

  • Examination: 100%
    • Biology
      • Paper 1, topics 1-4: 1 hour 45 mins | 50%
      • Paper 2, topics 5-8: 1 hour 45 mins | 50%
    • Chemistry
      • Paper 1, topics 1-5: 1 hour 45 mins | 50%
      • Paper 2, topics 6-10: 1 hour 45 mins | 50%
    • Physics
      • Paper 1, topics 1-4: 1 hour 45 mins | 50%
      • Paper 2, topics 5-8: 1 hour 45 mins | 50%
  • Non-examined assessment: 0%

Curriculum

Topics

Biology

  1. Cell biology.
  2. Organisation.
  3. Infection and response.
  4. Bioenergetics.
  5. Homeostasis and response.
  6. Inheritance, variation and evolution.
  7. Ecology.
  8. Key ideas.

Chemistry

  1. Atomic structure and the periodic table.
  2. Bonding, structure, and the properties of matter.
  3. Quantitative chemistry.
  4. Chemical changes.
  5. Energy changes.
  6. The rate and extent of chemical change.
  7. Organic chemistry.
  8. Chemical analysis.
  9. Chemistry of the atmosphere.
  10. Using resources.

Physics

  1. Energy
  2. Electricity
  3. Particle model of matter
  4. Atomic structure
  5. Forces
  6. Waves
  7. Magnetism and electromagnetism
  8. Space physics (physics only)

Skills and requirements

Skills required

Students build on the skills that have been important at key stage 3. These include:

  • communication
  • designing investigations
  • observation skills
  • using and presenting data
  • working with others
  • handling apparatus
  • problem solving and research
  • analysis and evaluation

Beyond the classroom

Future pathways

Students gain 3 GCSEs in science and will be in a strong position if they wish to continue with science subjects at BTEC, A-level or beyond. The skills refined during this course are also sought after by employers, particularly planning, organisation, problem solving and communication. Highly qualified scientists are very much in demand and their skills are required in many jobs.

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