Building Strong Foundations

Term 1:

• Biology: Cells & Organisation
• Chemistry: Atomic Structure and Bonding, Quantitative Chemistry
• Physics: Electricity and Energy

Application Check 1:

Assesses understanding of cells, atomic structure, bonding, quantitative chemistry, electricity, and energy.

Term 2:

• Biology: Infection and Response
• Chemistry: Particle Model of Matter, Atomic Model, Chemical Changes
• Physics: Continued development of particle model and energy

Application Check 2: 

Builds on Check 1, adding infection and response, particle model of matter, atomic model, and chemical changes.

Term 3:

• Biology: Bioenergetics
• Chemistry: Energy Changes, Rates of Reaction
• Physics: Forces

Application Check 3:

Mock Exam: Paper 1 for Biology, Chemistry and Physics

(Covers all Paper 1 content across all three sciences)

Deepening Understanding and Applying Knowledge

Term 1:

• Biology: Homeostasis and Response, Inheritance and Variation
• Chemistry: Organic Chemistry
• Physics: Waves and Magnetism

Application Check 1:

Mock Exam: Paper 1 (repeat)

(Ensures retention and progress from Year 1 content)

Term 2:

• Biology: Ecology
• Chemistry: Chemical Analysis, Chemistry of the Atmosphere, Using Resources
• Physics: Space (Triple science only)

Application Check 2:

Mock Exam: Paper 2 for Biology, Chemistry and Physics

(Covers all Paper 2 content across the three sciences)

Term 3:

• High-Quality Revision and Exam Preparation
• Retrieval and spaced practice
• Review of required practical’s
• Individualised intervention and consolidation
• Targeted revision assessments and full-length practice papers to support final preparation

Assessment Summary:

• Combined Science: 6 exams (2 per subject, 1hr 15 min each)
• Triple Science: 6 exams (2 per subject, 1hr 45 min each)
• Mocks: Timed and marked in GCSE format to track progress and inform intervention

Homework:

• Set weekly using Sparx Science, providing personalised tasks that allow students to consolidate learning and prepare for exams.
• Students are encouraged to revise independently, using retrieval practice, flashcards, and self-quizzing to retain key information.

Why Choose Triple Science?

Triple Science is a challenging and rewarding route that provides students with a deeper understanding of scientific concepts. It is excellent preparation for studying A Levels in biology, chemistry or physics, and it supports a wide range of future career options in science, medicine, engineering, and technology.