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Triple science or combined science

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chickensandbees · 09/11/2023 12:13

Does anyone have any advice on whether it is better to do Triple Science or combined science. DD is in Y10 and hasn't been given the option yet (and may not be given the option) but I wanted advice in case she is given the choice. A parent told me the school usually give the option of doing Triple Science or Combined science to those that have the ability.

DD is predicted a 7 at the moment in science, she doesn't seem to think she is very good at science, but she enjoys Biology and would like to be a nurse. She has talked about doing Biology at A Level.

If she was given the option would it be better to do triple science if she can, especially if she wants to do Biology at A Level? Or as she is only predicted a 7 would it be better to focus on Combined science?

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ReadyForPumpkins · 09/11/2023 12:23

Depends on the school. In my DC school, the sciences are streamed so that the top set do triple science. The grades also reflects it where triple science has significantly better grades then combined. They time table the same amount of time for both triple and combined science.

secondfavouritesocks · 09/11/2023 12:22

Lots of schools are limiting the number of classes on triple science because the can't staff them

Gizlotsmum · 09/11/2023 12:20

My daughters school say it doesn’t matter if you do combined or triple science in terms of getting into A level. All the 6 th forms we are looking at accept either so might be worth having a chat with the school and see what they say.

Talipesmum · 09/11/2023 12:20

Where do you live, OP? I’d have though by that if your daughter is already in y10 she’s already started her GCSEs and wouldn’t she therefore have already been placed in combined or triple science?

Also, a grade 7 prediction seems pretty good to me. I’m sure the school will steer on this but if she is thinking of biology a level, and has the capability, I’d have thought the more science the better. She shouldn’t choose a less intense path due to self doubt, when it sounds like she’s perfectly capable.

TheLonelyGoatTurd · 09/11/2023 12:19

If she is in year 10 has she not already started the subjects?

Hoolahoophop · 09/11/2023 12:18

Triple science was only offered to the very best students at my school, it is more work. But then if she is planning on a science A level its probably worth the extra work.

secondfavouritesocks · 09/11/2023 12:18

she is already on one course or another, she won't have an option to change to triple if she is not already doing it

Araminta1003 · 09/11/2023 12:17

The most academic schools insist the kids do triple science. If she wants to do any Science at A Level and she can get reasonable grades, she should do Triple Science.
My DC are/were at grammar and were not given a choice. They had to do Triple Science and Ad Maths at GCSE.