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 \n• Strengths and Interests: Encourage students to pick subjects they enjoy and are good at.  \n• Future Plans: Link subject choices to potential career paths or A-Level/college course requirements.  \n• Balance: Stress the importance of a wellrounded selection.  \nCommon pitfalls when making subject choices  \n• Peer Pressure: Avoid choosing subjects based on friends' choices.  \n• Trends: Picking subjects because they seem 'easier' or more popular.  \n• Research: Ensure you are familiar with subject requirements and assessments.  \nThe following are all compulsory GCSE subjects at Gordons school  \nEnglish Language  \nMathematics  \nModern Foreign Langage  \nEnglish Literature  \nScience  \nGCSE Grading system explained?  \n• The grading system of 9-1 applies across all subjects.  \n• New grading system was introduced to better differentiate between students of different abilities.  \n• Broadly the same proportion of students achieve a grade 4 and above as previously achieved a grade C and above.  \n• Broadly the same proportion of students achieve a grade 7 and above as previously achieved a grade A and above.  \nCompulsory subject informationScience  \n- In Year 9, in Science, students are placed in mixed ability streams.  \n- All classes in Year 9 are taught GCSE Separate Science content for Biology,  Chemistry and Physics.  \n- Students are then set in Year 10 and through Year 10 and 11, will be filtered into taking either GCSEs in Separate Sciences (Biology, Chemistry and Physics), or taking Combined Science GCSE, based on attainment.  \nShould there be any queries, please contact Mrs Claire Gauson-Science Coordinator (cgauson@gordo[ns.school](ns.school) )  \nCompulsory subject informationScience  \n- Combined Science GCSE covers Biology, Chemistry and Physics and is equivalent to two GCSEs at the end.  \n- Separate Science is equivalent to three GCSEs  \n- It is important to note that students taking GCSE Combined Science will not  be disadvantaged if they choose to study Sciences at A Level and meet minimum entry requirements for these courses.  \n- Any class or Set movement will be based on results from major school assessments taken in Year 9, 10 and 11.  \nShould there be any queries, please contact Mrs Claire Gauson-Science Coordinator (cgauson@gordo[ns.school](ns.school) )  \nCompulsory subject information-Modern Foreign Languages  \nWhy is a Modern Foreign Language compulsory at Gordon’s?  \n• Academically valued  \n• Proven to help develop literacy skills  \n• Broader career opportunities  \n• Part of the English Baccalaureate","cbCaiqz6Ex8whk1p","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqz6Ex8whk1p","pdf",2001384,"English","# Factors for students to consider when choosing subjects?\n## Strengths and interests\n## Future plans\n## Balance\n# Common pitfalls when making subject choices\n## Peer pressure\n## Trends\n## Research\n# Compulsory GCSE subjects at Gordons School\n## English Language\n## Mathematics\n## Modern Foreign Language\n## English Literature\n## Science\n# GCSE grading system explained\n## 9-1 grading across all subjects\n## Grade comparisons (4/7)\n# Compulsory subject information: Science\n## Year 9 mixed ability streams\n## Set movement and filtering in Year 10 and 11\n## Separate Science vs Combined Science\n# Compulsory subject information: Modern Foreign Languages\n## Why it is compulsory at Gordon’s","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the Year 9 GCSE subject options evening?\",\"answer\":\"The evening provides information about GCSE subject options, builds on the academic guide sent to parents, and gives families the chance to ask questions.\"},{\"question\":\"What factors should students consider when choosing GCSE subjects?\",\"answer\":\"Students should consider their strengths and interests, how subjects connect to future plans and course requirements, and the importance of a balanced selection.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the Science pathway work from Year 9 to Year 10 and 11?\",\"answer\":\"In Year 9, students are taught Science in mixed ability streams using GCSE Separate Science content. 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