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For double science you do B1 and 2, C1 and 2, P1 and 2....what are the extra modules/units for triple? Is it just number 3 for all three sciences or is it 4+ aswell?
For double science this makes 12 exams if its modular and 6 in units (2 for each science)....how does this differ from triple?
For double science this makes 12 exams if its modular and 6 in units (2 for each science)....how does this differ from triple?
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(Original post by Saif95)
For double science you do B1 and 2, C1 and 2, P1 and 2....what are the extra modules/units for triple? Is it just number 3 for all three sciences or is it 4+ aswell?
For double science this makes 12 exams if its modular and 6 in units (2 for each science)....how does this differ from triple?
For double science you do B1 and 2, C1 and 2, P1 and 2....what are the extra modules/units for triple? Is it just number 3 for all three sciences or is it 4+ aswell?
For double science this makes 12 exams if its modular and 6 in units (2 for each science)....how does this differ from triple?
GCSE Biology: B1, B2, B3
GCSE Chemistry: C1, C2, C3
GCSE Physics: P1, P2, P3
Only 9 exams in total.
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you get 3 gcse's one in each of the sciences,
each one has 4 exams. (3 of which are full written papers and one is a practicle)
where as dual science the 'science' papers are multi choice, and the additional science ones are written. there is an assesed practicle for each though.
http://www.sciencelab.org.uk/resourcezone/biology.php
each one has 4 exams. (3 of which are full written papers and one is a practicle)
where as dual science the 'science' papers are multi choice, and the additional science ones are written. there is an assesed practicle for each though.
http://www.sciencelab.org.uk/resourcezone/biology.php
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Triple:
GCSE Biology: B1, B2, B3
GCSE Chemistry: C1, C2, C3
GCSE Physics: P1, P2, P3
Only 9 exams in total.
Triple:
GCSE Biology: B1, B2, B3
GCSE Chemistry: C1, C2, C3
GCSE Physics: P1, P2, P3
Only 9 exams in total.
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Ah, so it's not that much harder/rigorous than double..is it?
Ah, so it's not that much harder/rigorous than double..is it?
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When I did it, I did Physics(P1-P6), Biology(B1-B6) and Chemistry(C1-C6). I also did double science(core & additional) which is Core:B1, B2, C1, C2, P1, P2. Additional: B3, B4, C3, C4, P3, P4.
In total, you get 5 gcses for science. You sit 10 exams altogether.
In total, you get 5 gcses for science. You sit 10 exams altogether.
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(Original post by Karma Police Arrest)
If you're AQA, it's 12 exams.
C1a, C1b, C2, C3
B1a, B1b, C2, C3
P1a, P1b, P2, P3
If you're AQA, it's 12 exams.
C1a, C1b, C2, C3
B1a, B1b, C2, C3
P1a, P1b, P2, P3
Dont forget there is an ISA for each GCSE (Biology/Chemistry/Physics).
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Ah, so it's not that much harder/rigorous than double..is it?
Ah, so it's not that much harder/rigorous than double..is it?
Don't underestimate it. It's not a doss. Especially if, like for some schools, you don't get any extra timetabled time to DO triple and have to do it in the same amount of time as double.
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(Original post by Moment 4 Life)
When I did it, I did Physics(P1-P6), Biology(B1-B6) and Chemistry(C1-C6). I also did double science(core & additional) which is Core:B1, B2, C1, C2, P1, P2. Additional: B3, B4, C3, C4, P3, P4.
In total, you get 5 gcses for science. You sit 10 exams altogether.
When I did it, I did Physics(P1-P6), Biology(B1-B6) and Chemistry(C1-C6). I also did double science(core & additional) which is Core:B1, B2, C1, C2, P1, P2. Additional: B3, B4, C3, C4, P3, P4.
In total, you get 5 gcses for science. You sit 10 exams altogether.
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That's what I got but it feels likes I sat many more exams than that...
That's what I got but it feels likes I sat many more exams than that...
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Lol, I think it was 10? Did you do OCR?
Lol, I think it was 10? Did you do OCR?
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If your doing OCR then you'd be doing all three sciences and get three seperate grades for them too. So you'd do:
Biology p1-6
chemistry p1-6
physics p1-6
And you'd do this in 2 sittings (,half in January and the other half in June).
You also have coursework which I absolutely hated!
Biology p1-6
chemistry p1-6
physics p1-6
And you'd do this in 2 sittings (,half in January and the other half in June).
You also have coursework which I absolutely hated!
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Completely depends on the exam board, I did OCR Gateway which is what tammie94 above me has said. Normal double sciencers on OCR Gatweay do 1-4, triple do 1-6 : ) I agree the coursework can be horrible! Over 2 years you do 6 exams : )
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AQA in 2010 was 3 exams plus an internally marked practical assesment (also known as an ISA) each for biology, physics and chemistry. You sat 9 exams total plus 3 practical assessments.
This may have changed with all the new specifications coming in though, so you'd be best asking at your school.
I found triple science very much a doss to be quite honest - we got double the lesson time for 1.5x the work so everyone's grades came out very high. I think the lowest set of grades achieved were ABB (keep in mind this was a below average state school). Obviously it depends on how your school works it, but if you're decent at science and the timing works well, it might be good for you.
This may have changed with all the new specifications coming in though, so you'd be best asking at your school.
I found triple science very much a doss to be quite honest - we got double the lesson time for 1.5x the work so everyone's grades came out very high. I think the lowest set of grades achieved were ABB (keep in mind this was a below average state school). Obviously it depends on how your school works it, but if you're decent at science and the timing works well, it might be good for you.
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(Original post by SpringNicht)
AQA in 2010 was 3 exams plus an internally marked practical assesment (also known as an ISA) each for biology, physics and chemistry. You sat 9 exams total plus 3 practical assessments.
This may have changed with all the new specifications coming in though, so you'd be best asking at your school.
I found triple science very much a doss to be quite honest - we got double the lesson time for 1.5x the work so everyone's grades came out very high. I think the lowest set of grades achieved were ABB (keep in mind this was a below average state school). Obviously it depends on how your school works it, but if you're decent at science and the timing works well, it might be good for you.
AQA in 2010 was 3 exams plus an internally marked practical assesment (also known as an ISA) each for biology, physics and chemistry. You sat 9 exams total plus 3 practical assessments.
This may have changed with all the new specifications coming in though, so you'd be best asking at your school.
I found triple science very much a doss to be quite honest - we got double the lesson time for 1.5x the work so everyone's grades came out very high. I think the lowest set of grades achieved were ABB (keep in mind this was a below average state school). Obviously it depends on how your school works it, but if you're decent at science and the timing works well, it might be good for you.
In my school they get 1.5x the work and no extra time.
As for the grades, remember that most schools set their classes so only the best do triple, that the lowest was ABB is quite good, but if your school heavily set their classes then really should be expected. Doesn't mean that the person that got that didn't have to work hard, i had students working their asses off to get Bs, and others geting A* in their sleep.
If you get it, GCSE Science is easy. If you dont it's hard work!
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Still 9 exams and 3 practicals for AQA 2011 onwards.
In my school they get 1.5x the work and no extra time.
As for the grades, remember that most schools set their classes so only the best do triple, that the lowest was ABB is quite good, but if your school heavily set their classes then really should be expected. Doesn't mean that the person that got that didn't have to work hard, i had students working their asses off to get Bs, and others geting A* in their sleep.
If you get it, GCSE Science is easy. If you dont it's hard work!
Still 9 exams and 3 practicals for AQA 2011 onwards.
In my school they get 1.5x the work and no extra time.
As for the grades, remember that most schools set their classes so only the best do triple, that the lowest was ABB is quite good, but if your school heavily set their classes then really should be expected. Doesn't mean that the person that got that didn't have to work hard, i had students working their asses off to get Bs, and others geting A* in their sleep.
If you get it, GCSE Science is easy. If you dont it's hard work!
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Foundation caps your UMS score for that exam at 69 (which is a high C). So long as you've got good ISAs and the rest of your exams are good, there is nothing stopping you getting more than a C overall.
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guess what i dont actually know! (LOL)
so how youm go find out from yourself!!! kabeesh?
so how youm go find out from yourself!!! kabeesh?
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thats wrong am afraid but the truth is its goes like this for TRIPLE:
GCSE Biology: B4, B5 B6
GCSE Chemistry: C4 C5 C6
GCSE Physics: P4 P5 P6
Only 9 exams in total.[/QUOTE]
however, core sience goes likes this:
GCSE BIOLOGY: B1 B2 B3
GCSE CHEMISTRY: C1 C2 C3
GCSE PHYSICS : P1 P2 P3
GCSE Biology: B4, B5 B6
GCSE Chemistry: C4 C5 C6
GCSE Physics: P4 P5 P6
Only 9 exams in total.[/QUOTE]
however, core sience goes likes this:
GCSE BIOLOGY: B1 B2 B3
GCSE CHEMISTRY: C1 C2 C3
GCSE PHYSICS : P1 P2 P3
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