Taking Higher Tier?
Unlike in Maths, most of the higher tier science content is the same as the foundation tier science content, its just a bit harder with a lot more written answers and less multiple choice. However, there are a few topics that are only in higher tier. We teach all of the content to all groups, but we might spend a bit less time on it in some sets. If you are switching to higher tier, use these resources (and our revision sessions) to make sure you are well prepared.
Use the boxes below for a quick overview - follow the links for the lines in bold for revision help. These are the most important ones to cover.
Higher Tier content - PLC
Print off this check list to ensure you revise or get help with each of these bits of knowledge or skills
Key Higher tier content
Limitations of particle model diagrams (don't show forces)
Redox in metals and acids
Key Higher tier content
Increase efficiency in energy transfer
Calculate net decline as a ratio in half lives
Key Higher tier content
Rates - gradients and tangents
Le Chatelier’s principle
Effects of concentration, pressure & temperature on equilibrium
Alternative ways to extract metals
Key Higher tier content
Resolution of forces
Force vector diagrams
Motion in a circle involves changing velocity
Tangents in distance time graph
Tangents in velocity time graphs
Calculate distance travelled in velocity time graphs
Inertia
Inertial mass vs inertia
Estimate forces in decelerations
Momentum
Absorption, transmission etc of EM waves
Interpret wave front diagrams
Generation of radio waves
Applications of EM Waves
Fleming's left hand rule
Electric motors