Transition to BTEC Applied Science: Key Points and Overview
Transition from GCSE to
BTEC Applied Science
“Before anything preparation is the key to success”
Alexander Graham Bell
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Course Information
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Mathematical skills
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Mathematical skills – test yourself
Slides 19-22
Biology preparation - cells
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Biology preparation – test yourself
Slides 24-28
Chemistry preparation
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Chemistry preparation – test yourself
Slides 31-34
Physics preparation
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Physics preparation – test yourself
Slides 37-40
Appendices
Course information
“First principle: Never let ones self be beaten down by persons or
events”
Marie Curie
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The BTEC Applied Science Diploma is the equivalent of two A-
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The Extended Certificate is the equivalent of one A-level
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To see how grades compare in terms of UCAS points, please see Appendix three.
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The overall grade awarded
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for each of the units completed.
Each unit result generates a
corresponding number of points.
These points are added and the
total number of points achieved
corresponds to the grades in the
table.
Please see appendices for more details on the
number of points per unit.
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The overall grade awarded
depends on the grades attained
for each of the units completed.
Each unit result generates a
corresponding number of points.
These points are added and the
total number of points achieved
corresponds to the grades in the
table.
Please see appendices for more details on the
number of points per unit.
Mathematical skills
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It’s not that I’m smart, I just stay with problems for longer
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Albert Einstein
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In Applied Science you are expected to
calculate the mean of experimental results.
This means calculating the sum of the
results and dividing this by the number of
results.
You are expected to remove anomalies
from calculations of mean. These are
results that do not fit the pattern or trend.
These anomalies would be highlighted in
tables of results. The higher grades are
awarded if anomalous results are retested.
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Dependent variable
Independent variable
Unit
Key Points
Headings should list the variable tested,
or the equation being performed and the
unit. The unit should NOT be repeated
with the values
The left hand column would normally
record the independent values and the
other columns those measured or
calculated.
Repeats and average columns should ALL
contain both the variable and unit in the
heading as shown below.
Values, these should
be written to the level
of precision allowed by
the equipment used.
Brackets can be used
for units
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When drawing lines of best
fit, draw a
smooth
straight
or curved line that passes
through the majority of the
points. If you can, try to
have an even number of
points above and below the
line if it can’t go through all
points.
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Usually the x axis plots the independent
variable and the y axis plots the dependent
variable.
When describing the trend, use the phrase….
“As ‘X’ increases, ‘Y’
increases/decreases
in a
linear/non-linear
fashion.”
Substitute the quantities into X and Y, and
choose either of the two options to describe
the graph.
“Between A and B, as time increases, distance
increases in a linear fashion.”
Converting Units
Multiply by 1000 for
each conversion in
this direction.
E.g
1km x 1000 = 1000m
Divide by 1000 for
each conversion in
this direction.
E.g
1m / 1000 = 0.001km
Please note that Centi is only 100x smaller than a metre not 1000x (
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Test your
knowledge
Calculate the average of the results above.
Circle and remove any results that don’t fit the pattern
or trend from your calcuations
Test your
knowledge
Design a table that would enable you to collect
results for the experiment described above
Description:
The experiment is measuring the extension in metres of a
spring when forces are added to it.
The following forces will be added:
0N, 1N, 2N, 3N, 4N, 5N
The experimenter plans to repeat the experiment three times
and calculate an average extension for the spring
Test your
knowledge
Draw lines of best fit for both of the graphs shown
above
Test your
knowledge
Fully describe the graph above using the correct terms.
Biology preparation -
cells
“
It is a cursed evil to any man to become as absorbed in any subject as I
am in mine
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Charles Darwin
Cell organelles and
functions – Animal
cell
Cell
organelles
Plant cell
Prokaryotic cell
Test your
knowledge
Make a list of the cell labels you are familiar with from
GCSE
Make an additional list of the labels present in the
diagrams from this PowerPoint that you are unfamiliar
with.
Using the internet and the diagram of the plant cell add
functions to the plant cell labels
Chemistry preparation
“
Nothing is lost, nothing is created, everything is transformed
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Antoine Lavoisier
Atomic structure
Atomic structure refers to the structure of
atom comprising of a
nucleus
in the
centre. In the nucleus
protons
(positively
charged) and
neutrons
(neutral) are
present.
The negatively charged particles called
electrons
revolve around the
nucleus
Ions
Ions are charged atomsNegative ions
are created when atoms GAIN
electron(s).
Positive ions are created when atoms
LOSE electron(s).
Calculating sub-atomic particles present
The atomic number (2 in the case of Helium) determines the
number of protons present in the atom.
The Mass number (4 in the case of Helium) – the atomic
number determines the number of neutrons present in the
atom
The electrons if the atom is UNCHARGED are the same as the
atomic number.
If the atoms is negative charged extra electrons should be
ADDED to the atomic number - corresponding to the charge I.e.
Cl
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is one extra electron
O
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is two extra electrons
If the atom is positively charged the electrons should be
SUBTRACTED from the atomic number corresponding to charge.
Isotopes
Isotopes contain
the same number
of protons and
electrons, but a
different number
of neutrons.
Test your
knowledge
How many protons, neutrons and electrons are present
Test your
knowledge
How many protons, neutrons and electrons in
the isotopes of carbon and uranium above?
Physics preparation
“
It is theory that decides what can be observed
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Albert Einstein
Waveform
Important labels include:
Wavelength
Amplitude
Crest / Peak
Trough
Node
Node
Longitudinal waves
The wave is also called a compression wave. The particles vibrate backwards and
forwards to the direction of travel. Sound is an example of this type of wave.
Transverse waves
The particles vibrate perpendicular (at 90
o
) to the direction of travel of the wave.
The electromagnetic spectrum waves travel in this way.
Test your
knowledge
Give a definition for wavelength, node, crest,
trough and amplitude
Test your
knowledge
Seismic waves consist of both longitudinal and
transverse waves, explain the difference.
Appendices
“
Science brings man closer to God
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Louis Pasteur
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Grades for Extended certificate and diploma units
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Transition from GCSE to BTEC Applied Science Before anything preparation is the key to success Alexander Graham Bell
Contents of this PowerPoint Contents of this PowerPoint Slides 3-8 Slides 9-14 Slides 15-18 Slides 19-22 Slide 23 Slides 24-28 Slides 29-30 Slides 31-34 Slides 35-36 Slides 37-40 Course Information Mathematical skills Mathematical skills test yourself Biology preparation - cells Biology preparation test yourself Chemistry preparation Chemistry preparation test yourself Physics preparation Physics preparation test yourself Appendices
Course information First principle: Never let ones self be beaten down by persons or events Marie Curie
BTEC Diploma and Extended Certificate BTEC Diploma and Extended Certificate The BTEC Applied Science Diploma is the equivalent of two A- level awards. The Extended Certificate is the equivalent of one A-level award. To see how grades compare in terms of UCAS points, please see Appendix three.
BTEC Applied Science Diploma BTEC Applied Science Diploma The Course consists of 8 units: Number of Unit Name of unit Exam or coursework 1 Principles and Applications of Science 1 Exam 2 Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques Coursework 3 Science Investigation Skills Exam 4 Laboratory Techniques and their Application Coursework 5 Principles and Applications of Science 2 Exam 6 Investigative Project Coursework 8 Physiology of Human Body Systems Coursework 9 Human regulation and reproduction Coursework
BTEC Applied Science Diploma BTEC Applied Science Diploma - - continued continued The overall grade awarded depends on the grades attained for each of the units completed. Each unit result generates a corresponding number of points. These points are added and the total number of points achieved corresponds to the grades in the table. Total number of points achieved Overall grade for the course U 0 PP 72 MP 88 MM 104 DM 124 DD 144 D*D 162 D*D* 180 Please see appendices for more details on the number of points per unit.
BTEC Applied Science Extended Certificate BTEC Applied Science Extended Certificate The Course consists of 4 units: Number of Unit Name of unit Exam or coursework 1 Principles and Applications of Science 1 Exam 2 Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques Coursework 3 Science Investigation Skills Exam 8 Physiology of Human Body Systems Coursework
BTEC Applied Science Extended certificate BTEC Applied Science Extended certificate - - continued continued The overall grade awarded depends on the grades attained for each of the units completed. Each unit result generates a corresponding number of points. These points are added and the total number of points achieved corresponds to the grades in the table. Total number of points achieved Overall grade for the course U 0 P 36 M 52 D 74 D* 90 Please see appendices for more details on the number of points per unit.
Mathematical skills It s not that I m smart, I just stay with problems for longer. Albert Einstein
Calculating Calculating Averages Averages In Applied Science you are expected to calculate the mean of experimental results. This means calculating the sum of the results and dividing this by the number of results. You are expected to remove anomalies from calculations of mean. These are results that do not fit the pattern or trend. These anomalies would be highlighted in tables of results. The higher grades are awarded if anomalous results are retested.
Key Points Tabulation Tabulation Headings should list the variable tested, or the equation being performed and the unit. The unit should NOT be repeated with the values Dependent variable Unit Independent variable Time (s) Distance travelled (cm) 0 60 120 180 240 300 360 0 46 70 85 94 96 96 The left hand column would normally record the independent values and the other columns those measured or calculated. Repeats and average columns should ALL contain both the variable and unit in the heading as shown below. 420 96 Values, these should be written to the level of precision allowed by the equipment used. Time (s) Distance travelled (cm) Brackets can be used for units Attempt 1 0 Attempt 2 0 Attempt 3 0 Average 0 0
Graphs skills Graphs skills When drawing lines of best fit, draw a smooth straight or curved line that passes through the majority of the points. If you can, try to have an even number of points above and below the line if it can t go through all points.
Describing Describing graphs graphs Usually the x axis plots the independent variable and the y axis plots the dependent variable. When describing the trend, use the phrase . As X increases, Y increases/decreases in a linear/non-linearfashion. Between A and B, as time increases, distance increases in a linear fashion. Substitute the quantities into X and Y, and choose either of the two options to describe the graph.
Converting Units Multiplication factor Prefix Symbol 1 000 000 000 = 109 Giga G Divide by 1000 for each conversion in this direction. E.g 1m / 1000 = 0.001km Multiply by 1000 for each conversion in this direction. E.g 1km x 1000 = 1000m 1 000 000 = 106 Mega M 1000 = 103 Kilo k 1 = 1 0.001 = 10-3 Milli m 0.000001 = 10-6 Micro 0.000000001 = 10- 9 Nano n Please note that Centi is only 100x smaller than a metre not 1000x (10-2)
Value 1 Value 2 Value 3 Average 33.0 33.2 33.9 93 82 94 Test your knowledge 0.0056 0.0062 0.0058 45.7 39.8 46.8 73.08 69.21 67.2 Calculate the average of the results above. Circle and remove any results that don t fit the pattern or trend from your calcuations
Description: The experiment is measuring the extension in metres of a spring when forces are added to it. The following forces will be added: 0N, 1N, 2N, 3N, 4N, 5N Test your knowledge The experimenter plans to repeat the experiment three times and calculate an average extension for the spring Design a table that would enable you to collect results for the experiment described above
Test your knowledge Draw lines of best fit for both of the graphs shown above
Test your knowledge Fully describe the graph above using the correct terms.
Biology preparation - cells It is a cursed evil to any man to become as absorbed in any subject as I am in mine. Charles Darwin
Cell organelles and functions Animal cell
Cell organelles Plant cell
Make a list of the cell labels you are familiar with from GCSE Test your knowledge Make an additional list of the labels present in the diagrams from this PowerPoint that you are unfamiliar with. Using the internet and the diagram of the plant cell add functions to the plant cell labels
Chemistry preparation Nothing is lost, nothing is created, everything is transformed. Antoine Lavoisier
Atomic structure Atomic structure refers to the structure of atom comprising of a nucleus in the centre. In the nucleus protons (positively charged) and neutrons (neutral) are present. The negatively charged particles called electrons revolve around the nucleus
Ions Ions are charged atomsNegative ions are created when atoms GAIN electron(s). Positive ions are created when atoms LOSE electron(s).
Calculating sub-atomic particles present The atomic number (2 in the case of Helium) determines the number of protons present in the atom. The Mass number (4 in the case of Helium) the atomic number determines the number of neutrons present in the atom The electrons if the atom is UNCHARGED are the same as the atomic number. If the atoms is negative charged extra electrons should be ADDED to the atomic number - corresponding to the charge I.e. Cl- is one extra electron O2- is two extra electrons If the atom is positively charged the electrons should be SUBTRACTED from the atomic number corresponding to charge.
Isotopes Isotopes contain the same number of protons and electrons, but a different number of neutrons.
Atom or ion Be Protons Neutrons Electrons Li Test your knowledge Ne Mg2+ O2- How many protons, neutrons and electrons are present
Test your knowledge How many protons, neutrons and electrons in the isotopes of carbon and uranium above?
Physics preparation It is theory that decides what can be observed. Albert Einstein
Waveform Important labels include: Wavelength Amplitude Node Crest / Peak Trough Node
Longitudinal waves The wave is also called a compression wave. The particles vibrate backwards and forwards to the direction of travel. Sound is an example of this type of wave.
Transverse waves The particles vibrate perpendicular (at 90o) to the direction of travel of the wave. The electromagnetic spectrum waves travel in this way.
Test your knowledge Give a definition for wavelength, node, crest, trough and amplitude
Test your knowledge Seismic waves consist of both longitudinal and transverse waves, explain the difference.
Appendices Science brings man closer to God. Louis Pasteur
Appendix slide 1 Appendix slide 1 Points available for Diploma only units
Appendix slide 2 Appendix slide 2 Points available for Extended certificate and diploma units
Appendix 3 Appendix 3 - - UCAS Grades for Extended certificate and diploma units UCAS Points compared to A Points compared to A- -level level Diploma Extended Certificate A level UCAS tariff points D*D* D*D DD 112 104 96 84 80 78 72 64 56 48 40 32 28 24 20 16 12 10 8 6 DM MM D* D A* A B C MP PP M D P E
