Cefn Hengoed Community School

Science Department

KS4 Science at Cefn Hengoed Community School

Year 10- GCSE Science A or BTEC Certificate in Applied Science

Year 11- GCSE Additional Science or BTEC Extended Certificate in Applied Science

How to support your child during their science GCSE course:

Encourage your child to attend after school revision on a Tuesday (3-4pm)

Purchase an AQA Additional Science revision guide

Encourage them to read over class notes and use BBC Bitesize to support understanding

Access the AQA website for past papers and answers

Additional Science (4408)http://www.aqa.org.uk

GCSE Additional Science Course25% Practical Skills Assessment-Internal Exam

25% Biology Paper 1hr- 17th May (pm)

25% Chemistry Paper 1hr-19th May (am)

25% Physics Paper 1hr- 25th May (pm)

04/21/23

How to support your child during their BTEC Applied Science course:

No exam, work is internally assessed, pupils must come to the lesson well equipped and ready to work

Catch up sessions available every Tuesday 3-4pm

Pupils who are keen to attempt ‘a Merit or Distinction BTEC qualification should attend these extra sessions every Tuesday