Double Award Science GCSE

Welcome To The LHS Science Department

Science – Double Award

GCSE Double Award Science encourages pupil’s curiosity about Science in the world round them and provides The three core Sciences of Biology, Chemistry and Physics are taught separately. them with a greater understanding of the effects of Science on society.

Assessment

  • Unit 1 – Biology 1
  • Unit 2 – Chemistry 1
  • Unit 3 – Physics 1
  • Unit 4 – Biology 2
  • Unit 5 – Chemistry 2
  • Unit 6 – Physics 2
  • Unit 7 – Practical Assessment

6 x 1 hour & 15 minute externally assessed written examinations – 15% of qualification individually, 90% total.

A mix of short answer; structured; extended writing and data response questions, with some set in a practical context.

Practical Assessment – 10%, externally assessed.
• Obtain results from a given experimental method. (60 minutes.)
• Analyse and evaluate the data obtained. (60 minutes.)

Progression and Career Opportunities

Double Award Science

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