Science at Rishworth
Years 7, 8 and 9 are the developmental stages for Key Stage 3 of the National Curriculum to which we adhere quite closely.
In Years 7 and 8 pupils are taught in mixed ability classes and put into sets from Year 9 onwards. The aim is to provide each pupil with a depth and pace of learning that are matched to their ability.
However, we are keenly aware that young minds can develop rapidly and so moving set is not something that will cause difficulty. The Department enters its pupils for national tests at the end of Key Stage 3.
The AQA Core Science, Additional Science and Separate Science Specifications are followed for GCSE. All three sciences are taught by specialist teachers.
The
usual practice is to enter all pupils in the top set (and some from other sets)
for the Higher Level papers, and to enter the remaining pupils for the level of
papers that will maximise their GCSE performance.
Biology, Chemistry and Physics are offered at both AS and A Levels and each
of these follows totally new and up to date syllabuses.
Other Information
A lunchtime Science
Club is open to Year 7 and 8 pupils giving them an opportunity to carry
out extra science projects and investigations. The aim of the club is
to explore the nature of science and make it fun and accessible to all.
A nationally recognised scheme, Science Communicators, is open to all
students to carry out projects for bronze, silver and gold awards. |
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Many pupils who have studied science at Rishworth now fill key positions in Engineering, Nuclear Research, Chemistry, Veterinary Science, Medicine, and Information Sciences as well as many other science-related occupations.
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