Gcse science

Hi, i've got 1 week before starting Y9, and I really don't understand the words used for GCSE like what the difference between english language and literature is? Another question: When people say Science is a compulsory subject like maths and english, they say you've got a choice between something called combined science (apparently 2 of the sciences from biology, chemistry, and physics) and triple science (all three of them). So does it mean it will count as 3 gcses if you take triple, and 2 GCSEs if you do this combined one? HELP - I'M IN SEVERE CONFUSION............ SOMEONE PLZ ANSWER URGENTLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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animazddhdnm

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hi I just finished my gcse an I can tell you It’s completely normal to feel a bit confused about how GCSEs work, especially when you're just starting Year 9. Let me break it down for you.
English Language vs. English Literature

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English Language: This focuses on how English is used in writing and speaking. You’ll study and analyze different types of texts (like fiction, non-fiction, newspapers, etc.), and you’ll also work on your own writing skills—creating stories, essays, and so on.

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English Literature: This is all about studying classic and modern works of literature. You’ll read novels, plays, and poetry (often by authors like Shakespeare or modern writers), and you’ll learn to analyze themes, characters, and the way the author uses language.

Combined Science vs. Triple Science

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Combined Science: This is a course that covers all three sciences—Biology, Chemistry, and Physics—but in slightly less detail than Triple Science. If you take Combined Science, you’ll get two GCSEs at the end, which will be an average of all your marks in the three sciences.

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Triple Science: Also known as "Separate Sciences," this option lets you study Biology, Chemistry, and Physics as three separate subjects. Each one counts as a full GCSE, so you’ll end up with three GCSEs if you take Triple Science.

What Does This Mean?

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Triple Science gives you a more in-depth understanding of each science subject and could be a good choice if you’re interested in pursuing science at A-level or beyond.

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Combined Science still gives you a solid foundation in all three sciences, and you’ll have more room in your timetable for other subjects.

So in summary:

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Triple Science = 3 GCSEs (one each for Biology, Chemistry, and Physics).

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Combined Science = 2 GCSEs (a mix of all three sciences).

Don’t worry if you’re still unsure—Year 9 is a time to start exploring your options, and your teachers will help guide you through the choices when the time comes. You’ve got this!

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LIFEchoicesHelp

OP

8

Original post by animazddhdnm

hi I just finished my gcse an I can tell you It’s completely normal to feel a bit confused about how GCSEs work, especially when you're just starting Year 9. Let me break it down for you.
English Language vs. English Literature

•

English Language: This focuses on how English is used in writing and speaking. You’ll study and analyze different types of texts (like fiction, non-fiction, newspapers, etc.), and you’ll also work on your own writing skills—creating stories, essays, and so on.

•

English Literature: This is all about studying classic and modern works of literature. You’ll read novels, plays, and poetry (often by authors like Shakespeare or modern writers), and you’ll learn to analyze themes, characters, and the way the author uses language.

Combined Science vs. Triple Science

•

Combined Science: This is a course that covers all three sciences—Biology, Chemistry, and Physics—but in slightly less detail than Triple Science. If you take Combined Science, you’ll get two GCSEs at the end, which will be an average of all your marks in the three sciences.

•

Triple Science: Also known as "Separate Sciences," this option lets you study Biology, Chemistry, and Physics as three separate subjects. Each one counts as a full GCSE, so you’ll end up with three GCSEs if you take Triple Science.

What Does This Mean?

•

Triple Science gives you a more in-depth understanding of each science subject and could be a good choice if you’re interested in pursuing science at A-level or beyond.

•

Combined Science still gives you a solid foundation in all three sciences, and you’ll have more room in your timetable for other subjects.

So in summary:

•

Triple Science = 3 GCSEs (one each for Biology, Chemistry, and Physics).

•

Combined Science = 2 GCSEs (a mix of all three sciences).

Don’t worry if you’re still unsure—Year 9 is a time to start exploring your options, and your teachers will help guide you through the choices when the time comes. You’ve got this!

Thank you so much for that 🙂 That really helped :smile:

Reply 3

avapackk

1

Original post by LIFEchoicesHelp

Hi, i've got 1 week before starting Y9, and I really don't understand the words used for GCSE like what the difference between english language and literature is? Another question: When people say Science is a compulsory subject like maths and english, they say you've got a choice between something called combined science (apparently 2 of the sciences from biology, chemistry, and physics) and triple science (all three of them). So does it mean it will count as 3 gcses if you take triple, and 2 GCSEs if you do this combined one? HELP - I'M IN SEVERE CONFUSION............ SOMEONE PLZ ANSWER URGENTLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

hi, basically english literature is the side of english where you have to study novels like shakespeare, and an 19th century text and a modern one. this is the one where you study characters, themes, quotes etc
whereas english language is the one where you have to retake if you fail, and it’s basically texts that change every year and you have to use skills of analysing quotes etc also have to do creative writing within this. don’t stress too much you will cover all of this next year and will learn majority of these novels and learn the skills needed to pass english language.
in both sciences, you still have to learn biology
chemistry and physics. however in triple science there is a bit more information that is needed to be learnt and the exams are a bit longer but at the end of it you get 3 individual grades for all sciences. however for combined you learn a bit less information and the exams are only an hour and 15 and you only get 2 grades at the end etc 6-5
hope this explains it a bit better, lmk if you need any more questions answered

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