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Combined Science results in two GCSEs. Those with GCSEs in Combined Science can progress to A Levels in all of the three natural science subjects. Prior to this, around 1996, Combined Science GCSEs were available as an alternative to three separate Sciences for many exam boards. Combined Science consists of either Higher Tier (HT) or Foundation ...
Combined Science: Yes Yes Yes Cannot be combined with syllabuses 0608, 0610, 0620, 0625, 0652, 0653 & 0654 , 5054, 5070, 5090, 5096 & 5131 (O Level) link: CIE 5130 Additional Combined Science: No Yes Yes last exam in 2007 link: CIE 5131 Science for All — — — — CIE 5158 Biology (with Coursework) (Singapore) Yes Yes No
For GCSE Science the old single-award ‘science’ and ‘additional science’ options are no longer available, being replaced with a double award ‘combined science’ option (graded on the scale 9–9 to 1–1 and equivalent to 2 GCSEs). Alternatively pupils can take separate qualifications in chemistry, biology and physics.
Like AQA's trilogy, each science part is broken into topics in combined science A's specification document , but unlike AQA combined science, practicals are suggested rather than specified, although practicals are still compulsory (the same goes for combined science B). The GCSE combined science A exam is made up of six papers (each one hour ...
GCSE grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) – Certificate and qualification awarded. At GCSE, considered a 'standard pass', and awards a qualification at Level 2 of the RQF. GCSE grades 3 to 1 (D to G) – Certificate and qualification awarded. At GCSE, awards a qualification at Level 1 of the RQF.
Each grade is further sub-divided into 'bands'. The A grade comprises bands 1 and 2, the B grade has bands 3 and 4, and so on. These bands are not shown on certificates issued by the SQA and do not need to be stated on CVs. The National 4 Grading is equivalent to Standard Grade General, while national 5 Grading is equivalent to Standard Grade ...
GCSEs are graded with a number 1–9, 4 and above is considered a pass. [11] There are five academic areas (pillars): English: This consists of two subjects (English Language and English Literature), so take the best score of the two. Maths: One subject. Science: Three possible subjects so take the best two.
A new English Baccalaureate has been introduced; this is awarded to students who achieve a 9 to 5 in five subjects: English (literature and language), maths, science (either combined science (2 GCSEs) or three from physics, chemistry, biology and computer science), a humanities subject (history or geography) and a modern or ancient language. [6]