Chemistry taught at key stage 4 (year 10 & 11 pupils) varies a lot. In a concerted effort to tailor the course to the individual learner's needs, we offer a range of courses. They all originate from the exam board OCR (and a BTEC from exam board Edexcel) and more details can be found under the table.
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Yr10 Science group |
Course |
Yr 11
Science group |
Course |
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10 Green |
GCSE Triple Science |
11 Green |
GCSE Triple Science |
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10 Blue |
GCSE Triple Science |
11 Blue |
GCSE Triple Science |
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10 Violet |
GCSE Triple Science |
11 Violet |
GCSE Additional Science (H tier) |
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10 Red |
GCSE Core Science (both Foundation & Higher tiers - with the level of entry
reviewed according to individuals
performance in the run-up to exams) |
11 Red |
GCSE Additional Science (F tier) |
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10BTEC |
Edexcel level 2 BTEC extended
certificate in Applied Science
(equivalent to 2 GCSE's, if passed) |
11 BTEC |
BTEC First Cert. in Applied Science |
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GCSE Chemistry = OCR Gateway GCSE Chemistry 'B' (course code J644)
A single GCSE in Chemistry only, taught at Hartismere as part of the
"Triple Science" program (along with GCSE Biology & GCSE Physics)
GCSE Core Science = OCR Gateway Science 'B' (course code J640)
A single GCSE in "Science" that pupils complete coursework for and sit exams for in Year 10. Within this they study aspects of Biology (units B1 & B2), Chemistry (units C1 & C2) and Physics (units P1 & P2). It can be studied at Higher tier (asssessing GCSE grades A* - C) and Foundation tier (GCSE grades C - G). Some pupils who follow this course will study a second GCSE in year 11 (Additional Science) while others will be offered the chance to study for a BTEC in Applied Science.
GCSE Additional Science = OCR Gateway Additional Science 'B' (course code J641)
A single GCSE in "Science" that develops the ideas covered in "Core" Science and extends pupils with more advanced concepts. Within this they study aspects of Biology (units B3 & B4), Chemistry (units C3 & C4) and Physics (units P3 & P4). It can be studied at Higher tier (asssessing GCSE grades A* - C) and Foundation tier (GCSE grades C - G).
BTEC First Cert. in Applied Science = Edexcel BTEC First Certificate in Applied Science
This is a level 2 qualification (equivalent to two GCSE passes at grade C or above - if achieved). This course is particularly suitable for pupils who find it difficult to remember lots of information for exams and often do better on coursework tasks. It iis assessed completely by a series of coursework tasks devised and run at Hartismere. There are no exams.