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Please note that:  \n- This information is for Y10s starting their GCSEs in Sept 2023. For other year groups the information is likely to be largely the same though there may be some differences.  \n- NEA stands for ‘Non-examined assessment’ and essentially means coursework.  \n- The only subjects which have higher and foundation tiers of entry are Maths, Sciences and Modern Foreign Languages. Decisions regarding entry levels are made in the spring term of Year 11.  \nCore Subjects  \n\n| GCSE Maths |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| Exam Board | Edexcel |\n| Specification | |\n| How is this subject assessed? | Three exams sat in the summer of Year 11: Paper 1 non calculator 90 minutes (33 .3%)\u003Cbr>Paper 2 calculator 90 minutes (33.3%)\u003Cbr>Paper 3 calculator 90 minutes (33.3%)\u003Cbr>Students can be entered for Higher or Foundation Tier |\n| Resources for Independent Study | Dr Frost Maths, Corbett Maths, Maths Genie, Maths folders in Student SharePoint |\n\n\n| GCSE English Language |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| Exam Board | AQA |\n| Specification | |\n| How is this subject assessed? | Two exams sat in the summer of Year 11: Paper 1: 1h 45m (50%)\u003Cbr>Paper 2: 1h 45m (50%) |\n| Resources for Independent Study | BBC Bitesize, English Language folders in Student Sharepoint, Mr Bruff's you tube channel |\n\n\n| GCSE English Literature |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| Exam Board | AQA |\n| Specification | |\n| How is this subject assessed? | Two exams sat in the summer of Year 11: Paper 1: 1h 45m (40%)\u003Cbr>Paper 2: 2h 15m (60%) |\n| Resources for Independent Study | BBC Bitesize, English Language folders in Student Sharepoint, Mr Bruff's you tube channel |\n\n\n| GCSE Biology (Triple) |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| Exam Board | AQA |\n| Specification | |\n| How is this subject assessed? | Two exams sat in the summer of Year 11 Paper 1-1hr 45mins (50%)\u003Cbr>Paper 2-1hr 45mins (50%)\u003Cbr>Students will also complete a range of key experiments in order to pass the required practical component.\u003Cbr>Students can be entered for Higher or Foundation Tier |\n| Resources for Independent Study | Kerboodle Science and Biology folders in Student Sharepoint |\n\n\n| GCSE Chemistry (Triple) |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| Exam Board | AQA |\n| Specification | |\n| How is this subject assessed? | Two exams sat in the summer of Year 11 Paper 1-1hr 45mins (50%)\u003Cbr>Paper 2-1hr 45mins (50%)\u003Cbr>Students will also complete a range of key experiments in order to pass the required practical component.\u003Cbr>Students can be entered for Higher or Foundation Tier |\n| Resources for Independent Study | Seneca, FreeScienceLessons on YouTube, Physics and Maths Tutor and Chemistry folders in Student Sharepoint |\n\n\n| GCSE Physics (Triple) |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| Exam Board | AQA |\n| Specification | |\n| How is this subject assessed? | Two exams sat in the summer of Year 11 Paper 1-1hr 45mins (50%)\u003Cbr>Paper 2-1hr 45mins (50%)\u003Cbr>Students will also complete a range of key experiments in order to pass the required practical component.\u003Cbr>Students can be entered for Higher or Foundation Tier |\n| Resources for Independent Study | Seneca, FreeScienceLessons on YouTube, Physics and Maths Tutor and Physics folders in Student Sharepoint |\n\n\n| GCSE Combined Science |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| Exam Board | AQA |\n| Specification | |\n| How is this subject assessed? | Six exams sat in the summer of Year 11 which contribute to TWO GCSE grades (e.g. 7-7, 6-5 etc)\u003Cbr>Biology Paper 1-1hr 15mins (16 . 67%)\u003Cbr>Biology Paper 2-1hr 15mins (16 . 67%) Chemistry Paper 1-1hr 15mins (16 . 67%)\u003Cbr>Chemistry Paper 2-1hr 15mins (16 . 67%) Physics Paper 1-1hr 15mins (16 . 67%)\u003Cbr>Physics Paper 2-1hr 15mins (16 . 67%)\u003Cbr>Students will also complete a range of key experiments in order to pass the required practical component.\u003Cbr>Students can be entered for Higher or Foundation Tier |\n| Resources for Independent Study | Kerboodle Science, Sene","cbCair393v0EZWP0","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCair393v0EZWP0","pdf",229606,"English","# Core subjects\n## GCSE Maths\n## GCSE English Language\n## GCSE English Literature\n## GCSE Biology (Triple)\n## GCSE Chemistry (Triple)\n## GCSE Physics (Triple)\n## GCSE Combined Science\n## GCSE French\n## GCSE German\n## GCSE Religious Studies","[{\"question\":\"Who is this GCSE course information intended for?\",\"answer\":\"It is intended to help parents and carers guide pupils who are starting their GCSEs in September 2023 (Year 10). 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