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Science in Years 7 & 8
Pupils will have ten lessons per fortnight plus prep and follow the Nelson Thornes’ Key Stage 3 course "Spotlight Science". They work from textbooks, which are supplemented by photocopied worksheets. Each topic includes:
- A checklist for each pupil, stating what he or she should know and be able to do by the end of the topic.
- A revision quiz to help them revise the topic.
- An end of topic test, which can be directly used to monitor progress.
The pupils are examined formally in June, aiming for at least level 5 by the end of Year 8:
| 2006 | 96% level 5, | 76% level 6, | 28% level 7 |
| 2007 | 92% level 5, | 70% level 6, | 26% level 7 |
| 2008 | 95% level 5, | 70% level 6, | 25% level 7 |
| 2009 | 97% level 5, | 64% level 6, | 22% level 7 |
| 2010 | 92% level 5, | 71% level 6, | 36% level 7 |
| 2011 | 93% level 5, | 70% level 6, | 33% level 7 |
The scholarship group in year 8 will follow the same course but at greater depth (and pace) and experience past Scholarship papers as preparation for that exam. They have a trial run at the Scholarship in January.
The topics in Year 7 are as follows:
Autumn term: Investigating Science, Materials, Energy, Variety of Life
Spring term: Magnetism and Electricity, Growing Up, Matter
Summer term: Acids and Alkalis, Rocks, Environment
The topics in year 8 are as follows:
Autumn term: Populations and Environment, Using Forces, Elements
Spring term: Food and Digestion, Earth and Space, Staying Alive
Summer term: Light and Sound, Electricity, Plants at Work, Chemical reactions
Some websites you may find useful:
For Years 7-8:
www.bbc.co.uk/school/ks3bitesize
http://swgfl.skoool.co.uk/index.aspx
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