PLANNING SUPPORT BOOKLET J258, J260 For first teaching in 2016 This support material booklet is designed to accompany the OCR GCSE (9–1) in Chemistry B and Combined Science B (Twenty First Century Science). Introduction This support material is designed to accompany the new OCR GCSE (9-1) specification for first teaching from September 2016 for: We recognise that the number of hours available in timetable can vary considerably from school to school, and year to year. As such, these suggested teaching hours have been developed on the basis of the experience of the Science Subject Specialist team in delivering GCSE sciences in school. The hours are what we consider ideal for providing the best opportunity for high quality teaching and engagement of the learners in all aspects of learning science. While Combined Science is a double award GCSE formed from the three separate science GCSEs, the DfE required subject content is greater than a strict two-thirds of the separate science qualifications, hence the suggested hours here are greater than a strict two-thirds of the separate science hours. The suggested hours take into account all aspects of teaching, including pre- and post-assessment. As a linear course, we would recommend on-going revision of key concepts throughout the course to support learner’s learning. This can help to minimise the amount of re-teaching necessary at the end of the course, and allow for focused preparation for exams on higher level skills (e.g. making conceptual links between the topics) and exam technique. Actual teaching hours will also depend on the amount of practical work done within each topic and the emphasis placed on development of practical skills in various areas, as well as use of contexts, case studies and other work to support depth of understanding and application of knowledge and understanding. It will also depend on the level of prior knowledge and understanding that learners bring to the course. Should you wish to speak to a member of the Science Subject Team regarding teaching hours and scheme of work planning, we are available at or 01223 553998. Delivery guides Delivery guides are individual teacher guides available from the qualification pages:
PLANNING SUPPORT BOOKLET J258, J260 For first teaching in 2016 This support material booklet is designed to accompany the OCR GCSE (9–1) in Chemistry B and Combined Science B (Twenty First Century Science). Introduction This support material is designed to accompany the new OCR GCSE (9-1) specification for first teaching from September 2016 for: We recognise that the number of hours available in timetable can vary considerably from school to school, and year to year. As such, these suggested teaching hours have been developed on the basis of the experience of the Science Subject Specialist team in delivering GCSE sciences in school. The hours are what we consider ideal for providing the best opportunity for high quality teaching and engagement of the learners in all aspects of learning science. While Combined Science is a double award GCSE formed from the three separate science GCSEs, the DfE required subject content is greater than a strict two-thirds of the separate science qualifications, hence the suggested hours here are greater than a strict two-thirds of the separate science hours. The suggested hours take into account all aspects of teaching, including pre- and post-assessment. As a linear course, we would recommend on-going revision of key concepts throughout the course to support learner’s learning. This can help to minimise the amount of re-teaching necessary at the end of the course, and allow for focused preparation for exams on higher level skills (e.g. making conceptual links between the topics) and exam technique. Actual teaching hours will also depend on the amount of practical work done within each topic and the emphasis placed on development of practical skills in various areas, as well as use of contexts, case studies and other work to support depth of understanding and application of knowledge and understanding. It will also depend on the level of prior knowledge and understanding that learners bring to the course. Should you wish to speak to a member of the Science Subject Team regarding teaching hours and scheme of work planning, we are available at or 01223 553998. Delivery guides Delivery guides are individual teacher guides available from the qualification pages: