Science GCSE

ithinkyourcrazy

Hi,
I am currently at uni doing a joint honours degree in English and Education studies, (1st year).

I really want to do a PGCE after i have finished- in primary school teaching, but only problem is i only got a D in my science GCSE, all my other grades are C's and above. I need a C or above in science to get into the primary PGCE.

So i have looked at both my local colleges and one of them does have the science GCSE available part time but it is in the day when i have one of my uni modules running at the same time.

I have looked at the home learning courses but they seem very expensive and you have to pay exam fees on top. Is this the only way to do it or does any one else have any other ideas?

Thanks very much. x

QuirkyChemistry

Would you be able to teach yourself and then arrange to take the exam at a local college? There are plenty of good web resources and text books around so it might not be too difficult.

I am surprised that the colleges don't offer an evening class as I would have thought that would be popular.

ithinkyourcrazy

Thank you, I live in quite a small area so I think that is why it isn't offered in the evenings. I will ring the college or pop in next week as i really want it sorted soon. Thanks for the advice :A

Oldernotwiser

The C doesn't have to be in Science, but a science subject. You may find that something like Human Physiology is offered in the evenings as many prospective nurses need it.

anotherginger

are you sure you're studying english and education studies?

have you spell checked your username?

BigBouncyBall

Paying for a GCSE course at your age!?

Just go in and sit it ASAP. If you can't get a C in a GCSE at the age of 21 then there is something really quite wrong with you. It's all really common sense - sure for a 15 year old it's a bit of a challenge but with another 6 years of education and life experience I shouldn't think you'd have too much trouble classifying whether something is an animal, vegetable or mineral

glider3560

BigBouncyBall wrote: »

Paying for a GCSE course at your age!?

Just go in and sit it ASAP. If you can't get a C in a GCSE at the age of 21 then there is something really quite wrong with you. It's all really common sense - sure for a 15 year old it's a bit of a challenge but with another 6 years of education and life experience I shouldn't think you'd have too much trouble classifying whether something is an animal, vegetable or mineral

OK clever clogs. Answer these without looking them up:

AQA_Jun_2009_Chemistry_Paper wrote:

A flame test can be used to identify calcium ions.
What colour do calcium ions give in a flame test?

AQA_Jun_2009_Chemistry_Paper wrote:

Some elements were not placed in order of increasing atomic weights.
In terms of properties, suggest why potassium (atomic weight 39) should be placed
after argon (atomic weight 40).

AQA_Jun_2009_Biology_Paper wrote:

Many biological detergents cannot be used at high temperatures.
Explain why.

:rotfl:

Oldernotwiser

glider3560 wrote: »

OK clever clogs. Answer these without looking them up:
:rotfl:

To be fair, the questions you have given are from the individual Science papers rather than the more generalised Science exam, which includes multiple choice.

I would think you'd need a week or 2 to prepare for it but not need to do the whole course.

MrsManda

Really? GCSEs didn't include MCQs when I did them, didn't realise that was that long ago
Have you spoken to the admissions tutors of the places you are planning on applying to? They may be able to offer suggestions such as doing an extra module whilst doing your PGCE, or perhaps doing an OU module in science would be acceptable?

BigBouncyBall

lol yeh and you can also not get those three right and still get a C.

Of course you'd need a week and a study guide or two to prepare but you really shouldn't have too much trouble sitting a "single science" GCSE. The only issue is coursework.

liney

You could check whether a 30 point OU Science course is acceptable? You may even be able to get funding for that.