As part of the AQA Activate 7 Science scheme pupils study
- movement
- cells
- interdependence
- plant reproduction
- variation
- human reproduction.
Pupils study science in Year 7 and Year 8. From Year 9, as with the other sciences we follow the AQA GCSE specification. This qualification is linear and learners will sit all their exams at the end of the course. Pupils will study AQA GCSE biology.
Year 7
As part of the AQA Activate 7 Science scheme pupils study
Year 8
As part of the AQA Activate 8 Science scheme pupils study
GCSE
Pupils will study seven topic areas in biology:
Practical work
Pupils carry out a range of practical activities throughout the GCSE course to allow opportunities for choice, and use of appropriate laboratory apparatus for a variety of experimental problem-solving and/or enquiry-based activities. These include:
Maths skills
Maths skills are included in the assessment of biology; a minimum of 10% of the marks in biology assess mathematical skills.
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