 |
DITCHAM PARK SCHOOL |
| Where every child is known and valued |
|
Open Morning Saturday 2nd October 10am-1pm
The Ditcham Park School Science department is a well-resourced department with three fully equipped subject specific laboratories.
In Forms 1 and 2 (Years 7 and 8) Science is taught in two double and one single lesson per week as an integrated subject and addresses the National Curriculum content for these years.
In Form 3 (Year 9) Science is taught as three separate disciplines, Chemistry, Biology and Physics by subject specialist teachers, following the AQA Science specification. Each discipline has one double lesson a week.
In Form 4 (Year 10) students may opt for Double Science (Science A and Additional Science) or the separate GCSE sciences from Biology, Chemistry or Physics. Each subject discipline has two double lessons per week.
The Science specifications used are administered by the AQA examinations group. (www.aqa.org.uk)
The specification titles studied at Ditcham Park are:
| Science A | 4461 | Double Science |
| Additional Science | 4463 | |
| Biology | 4411 | 3 Separate Sciences |
| Chemistry | 4421 | |
| Physics | 4451 |
The scheme of assessment for each subject studied is the same, and is a combination of module tests taken throughout the two years.
| Science A | |
| Biology Module 1a + 1b(Multiple choice) | (2 x 30mins) - 25% |
| Chemistry Module 1a + 1b (Multiple choice) | (2 x 30 mins) - 25% |
| Physics Module 1a + 1b (Multiple choice) | (2 x 30 mins) - 25% |
| Coursework Assessment unit | 25% |
| Additional Science | |
| Biology Module 2 - (Structured questions) | (1 x 45 mins) - 25% |
| Chemistry Module 2 - (Structured questions) | (1 x 45 mins) - 25% |
| Physics Module 2 - (Structured questions) | (1 x 45 mins) - 25% |
Coursework Assessment unit |
25% |
| Biology: | |
| Module 1a (Multiple choice) | (30 mins) - 12.5% |
| Module 1b (Multiple choice) | (30 mins) - 12.5% |
| Module 2 (Structured questions) | (45 mins) – 25% |
| Module 3 (Structured questions) | (45 mins) – 25% |
| Coursework Assessment unit | 25% |
| Chemistry: | |
| Module 1a (Multiple choice) | (30 mins) - 12.5% |
| Module 1b (Multiple choice) | (30 mins) - 12.5% |
| Module 2 (Structured questions) | (45 mins) – 25% |
| Module 3 (Structured questions) | (45 mins) – 25% |
| Coursework Assessment unit | 25% |
| Physics: | |
| Module 1a (Multiple choice) | (30 mins) - 12.5% |
| Module 1b (Multiple choice) | (30 mins) - 12.5% |
| Module 2 (Structured questions) | (45 mins) – 25% |
| Module 3 (Structured questions) | (45 mins) – 25% |
| Coursework Assessment unit | 25% |
GCSE Examination Results:
GCSE Science results 2008: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
A* |
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
U |
%A*-C |
%A*/A |
Biology |
8 |
4 |
2 |
1 |
|
|
|
|
100 |
80 |
Chemistry |
6 |
10 |
2 |
1 |
|
|
|
|
100 |
84 |
Physics |
4 |
8 |
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
100 |
92 |
Science |
|
8 |
8 |
6 |
|
|
|
|
100 |
36 |
Additional Science |
3 |
4 |
7 |
6 |
2 |
|
|
|
91 |
32 |
GCSE Science results 2009: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
A* |
A |
B |
C |
D |
E |
F |
U |
%A*-C |
%A*/A |
Biology |
4 |
9 |
11 |
1 |
|
|
|
|
100 |
52 |
Chemistry |
4 |
10 |
10 |
2 |
|
|
|
|
100 |
54 |
Physics |
5 |
4 |
7 |
2 |
2 |
|
|
|
90 |
45 |
Science |
2 |
2 |
4 |
6 |
1 |
|
|
|
93 |
27 |
Additional Science |
1 |
2 |
2 |
6 |
1 |
|
|
|
92 |
25 |
The science department believe in stimulating students interest and enjoyment in Science, and in order to achieve this, subject content is delivered using a practical based approach enhanced with a wide range of activities, including the departments Interactive Whiteboards and the Internet.
 |
 |
A Form 1 (Year 7) lesson using the Interactive Whiteboard to learn about cells |
A Form 2 (Year 8) lesson on Digestion |
 |
 |
A Form 3 (Year 9) Physics lesson on electrostatics |
A Form 4 (Year 10)Biology lesson |
We also try to incorporate curriculum enrichment visits, these include a visit in Form 1 (Year 7), to Marwell Zoo to develop classification skills. Taking part in the IBM science/technology challenge day in Form 4 (Year 10) and visiting a Brewery in Form 5 (Year 11).
Contact Information:
Telephone 01730-825659 Postal Address Ditcham Park School, Ditcham Park, Nr Petersfield, Hants, GU31 5RN, England