Edexcel GCSE Science

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Edexcel GCSE Science

• GCSE Science is changing. New specifications have
  been introduced for first teaching from September
  2006.

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Edexcel GCSE Science

• The new specifications reflect the need for
  students who do not continue beyond GCSE to get a
  practical grounding in the application of
  Science, and the need for students who will take
  Science further to gain the knowledge to do so.

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Edexcel GCSE Science

• How will it work?
• Everyone will take the CORE GCSE Science. This
  counts as one GCSE and is compulsory.

except for those who take all three separate
sciences
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Edexcel GCSE Science

• Around 80 of students are expected to do more
  than this.
• Student can take CORE GCSE Science and ADDITIONAL
  GCSE Science for two GCSEs

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Edexcel GCSE Science

• Students who wish to study SEPARATE SCIENCES must
  ensure that they cover the CORE GCSE. They can do
  this by taking all three sciences for three GCSEs
  or by taking the CORE GCSE plus one separate
  science of their choice.

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Edexcel GCSE Science

• Hodder Murray is a preferred partner of Edexcel,
  and is publishing books and support material for
  Edexcel GCSE Science by highly-regarded and
  experienced authors.
• We are dedicated to providing you with high
  quality resources that meet the needs of you and
  your students.

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Edexcel GCSE Science

• About the authors
• Chris Conoley, Mary Jones and David Sang are all
  experienced teachers, authors and examiners.

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Edexcel GCSE Science

• The series has been designed to develop a
  questioning, analytical and evaluative approach
  to scientific problems and issue.
• Students are encouraged to develop an
  understanding of the nature of science and the
  associated power and limitation, as well as
  acquiring an understanding of the importance of
  science to themselves and society.

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Edexcel GCSE Science

• Students Book
• Teachers Book with CD-ROM
• Foundation Homework Book
• Higher Homework Book
• Worksheet CD-ROM
• Interactive Presentations CD-ROM
• Interactive Assessment

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Edexcel GCSE Science

• Follows the Edexcel specification exactly
• Each section begins by putting the work in
  context
• Higher level work clearly identified
• Reflects the new emphasis on how Science works
• Differentiated Homework Books
• Comprehensive support package including blended
  digital resources Interactive Presentations and
  Interactive Assessment

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Additional Science

• Students Book
• Teachers Book with CD-ROM (Internal Assessment)
• Teachers Book with CD-ROM (External Assessment)
• Foundation Homework Book
• Higher Homework Book
• Worksheet CD-ROM
• Interactive Presentations CD-ROM
• Interactive Assessment

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Additional Science

• The different assessment routes are covered with
  separate Teachers Books for Internal and
  External Assessment
• Differentiated Homework Books
• Higher level work clearly identified
• Comprehensive support package including blended
  digital resources Interactive Presentations and
  Interactive Assessment

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Separate Sciences

• Students who wish to study Separate Sciences must
  ensure that they cover the Core GCSE. They can do
  this either by taking all three sciences for
  three GCSEs - Biology, Chemistry and Physics
  or by taking the Core GCSE plus one separate
  science of their choice.

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Separate Sciences

• Students Books
• Teachers Books with CD-ROM
• Homework Books
• Worksheet CD-ROMs
• Interactive Presentations CD-ROM
• Interactive Assessment

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Edexcel GCSE Science

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