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GCSE Science - OCR Gateway Additional

Year 11 GCSE science examined in two parts

Gcse Science Gateway Additional is taken in year 11. Worth a single science GCSE award with six modules, two each from biology (B3, B4), chemistry (C3, C4) and physics (P3, P4). Two exams take place in the year as shown below. If you need help with exam revision contact David using the email address above.

Unit CodeTitle Duration Weighting Total Mark
B623Science B Unit 1 - modules B3, C3, P3 1 hour33.33% 60
B624Science B Unit 2 - modules B4, C4, P4 1 hour33.33% 60
B626Additional Science B Unit 3 – Research Study, Data Task
and Practical Skills
- 33.33% 60

Year 11 GCSE science first half examined January

B3: Living and growingC3: The Periodic TableP3: Forces for Transport
a Molecules of Life
b Diffusion
c Keep it moving
d Divide and Rule
e Growing Up
f Controlling Plant Growth
g New Genes for Old
h More of the Same
Fundamental Chemical Concepts
a What are atoms like?
b How atoms Combine – Ionic Bonding
c Covalent bonding and the Structure of the Periodic Table
d The Group 1 Elements
e The Group 7 Elements
f Electrolysis
g Transition Elements
h Metal Structure and Properties
a Speed
b Changing Speed
c Forces and Motion
d Work and Power
e Energy on the Move
f Crumple Zones
g Falling Safely
h The Energy of Game and Theme Rides

Year 11 GCSE science second half examined May/June

B4: It’s a Green WorldC4: Chemical EconomicsP4: Radiation for Life
a Who planted that there
b Water, water everywhere
c Transport in plants
d Plants need minerals too
e Energy flow
f Farming
g Decay
h Recycling
Fundamental Chemical Concepts
a Acids and Bases
b Reacting Masses
c Fertilisers and Crop yield
d Making ammonia
   Haber Process & costs
e Detergents
f Batch or Continuous
g Nanochemistry
h How pure is our water?
a Electrostatics – Sparks
b Electrostatics - uses of electrostatics
c Safe Electricals
d Ultrasound
e Treatment
f What is radioactivity
g Uses of radioisotopes
h Fission