Paper 1 Chemistry
Monday 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Master Atomic Structure, Periodic Table trends, Chemical Bonding, Quantitative Calculations (Moles & Reacting Masses), Electrolysis and Energy Profiles.
Paper 1 Biology
Wednesday 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Cell Biology, Microscopy, Stem Cells, Transport Systems, Enzymes & Digestion, Cardiovascular Health, Communicable Diseases, Monoclonal Antibodies and Photosynthesis.
Paper 1 Physics (Featured)
High Yield
Friday 5:00 – 6:00 PM
Master Energy Stores & Efficiency, Work Done, Ohm's Law, Circuits, Domestic Mains Electricity, Particle Model, Latent Heat, and Radioactivity & Nuclear Physics.
AQA GCSE Science Masterclasses — Paper 1 Long-Term Plan
Comprehensive 13-week syllabus schedule matching the official masterclass plan.
Printable PDF links attached below
| Week | Week Beginning | Chemistry — Monday 6–7pm | Biology — Wednesday 7–8pm | Physics — Friday 5–6pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 Sep 2026 |
Atomic structure, atoms, elements, compounds & mixtures
Chem Pack PDF
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Cell structure: animal, plant & bacterial cells
Bio Topic
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Energy stores, systems & changes
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| 2 | 21 Sep 2026 |
Development of the atomic model, subatomic particles & electronic structure
Chem Pack PDF
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Microscopy, magnification & cell differentiation
Bio Topic
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Energy transfers, work done, kinetic energy & gravitational potential energy
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| 3 | 28 Sep 2026 |
Periodic table, Group 0, Group 1 & Group 7
Chem Pack PDF
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Cell division, mitosis & stem cells
Bio Topic
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Elastic potential energy, power & efficiency
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| 4 | 05 Oct 2026 |
Ionic, covalent & metallic bonding
Bonding Pack PDF
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Diffusion, osmosis & active transport + required practical
Bio Topic
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Specific heat capacity + required practical & energy resources
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| 5 | 12 Oct 2026 |
Properties of substances, giant structures, nanoparticles & graphene
Structures PDF
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Organisation, digestive system & enzymes
Bio Topic
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Current, charge, potential difference & resistance
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| 6 | 19 Oct 2026 |
Relative formula mass, moles & equations
Mr & Moles PDF
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Enzyme practical + heart, blood vessels & blood
Bio Topic
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I–V characteristics + required practical
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| 26 Oct 2026 | HALF TERM / REPLAYS & MID-TERM PAPER 1 CONSOLIDATION | |||
| 7 | 02 Nov 2026 |
Reacting masses, limiting reactants & concentration calculations
Reacting Masses
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Coronary heart disease, health & non-communicable disease
Bio Topic
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Series & parallel circuits
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| 8 | 09 Nov 2026 |
Reactivity series, extraction of metals & oxidation/reduction
Reactivity PDF
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Plant tissues, organs & transport systems
Bio Topic
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Domestic electricity, mains electricity & power
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| 9 | 16 Nov 2026 |
Acids, alkalis, salts & neutralisation + required practical
Acids & Salts PDF
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Communicable diseases: viral, bacterial, fungal & protist
Bio Topic
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Energy transfers in appliances & electrical calculations
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| 10 | 23 Nov 2026 |
Electrolysis, molten/aqueous solutions + required practical
Electrolysis PDF
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Human defence systems, vaccination, antibiotics & painkillers
Bio Topic
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Density, states of matter & changes of state + required practical
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| 11 | 30 Nov 2026 |
Exothermic/endothermic reactions + required practical & reaction profiles
Energy Profiles PDF
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Drug development, monoclonal antibodies & plant diseases
Bio Topic
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Internal energy, specific latent heat & particle model
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| 12 | 07 Dec 2026 |
Bond energies, cells & batteries + fuel cells
Bond Energies PDF
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Photosynthesis + required practical & limiting factors
Bio Topic
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Atomic structure, isotopes & radioactive decay
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| 13 | 14 Dec 2026 |
Paper 1 consolidation: calculations, required practicals & exam questions
Chem Exam Hub
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Respiration, metabolism + Paper 1 consolidation
Bio Exam Hub
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Half-life, irradiation, contamination, nuclear fission & fusion
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Physics Paper 1 Focus
Physics Masterclass Weekly Worksheet Packs
Direct access links to every week's printable PDF worksheet pack and examiner step-by-step mark scheme. Ideal for printing at home or completing during Friday 5–6pm live masterclasses.
Week 1
14 Sep 2026
Energy Stores, Systems & Changes
- Kinetic, gravitational, thermal, chemical & elastic energy stores
- Closed systems & conservation of energy principles
- Energy dissipation & reducing unwanted thermal transfers
Week 2
21 Sep 2026
Work Done, Kinetic & Gravitational Energy
- Work done calculations: \(W = F \times s\)
- Kinetic energy formula mastery: \(E_k = \frac{1}{2} m v^2\)
- Gravitational potential energy calculations: \(E_p = m g h\)
Week 3
28 Sep 2026
Elastic Potential Energy, Power & Efficiency
- Spring constant and elastic storage: \(E_e = \frac{1}{2} k e^2\)
- Power as rate of energy transfer: \(P = \frac{E}{t} = \frac{W}{t}\)
- Useful energy vs total input efficiency calculations & Sankey diagrams
Week 4
05 Oct 2026
Specific Heat Capacity & Energy Resources
- Required Practical 1: Determining SHC of metal blocks
- Thermal equation calculations: \(\Delta E = m c \Delta \theta\)
- Renewable vs non-renewable national energy resources & reliability
Week 5
12 Oct 2026
Current, Charge, Potential Difference & Resistance
- Electric charge flow equation: \(Q = I \times t\)
- Ohm's Law across linear resistors: \(V = I \times R\)
- Investigating wire length vs resistance practical
Week 6
19 Oct 2026
I–V Characteristics + Required Practical
- Required Practical 3: Filament lamp, diode, and fixed resistor graphs
- Thermistor (temperature sensor) & LDR (light sensor) behaviours
- Explaining non-ohmic heating effects and resistance increases
Week 7
02 Nov 2026
Series & Parallel Circuits
- Current rules in series vs parallel branches: \(I_t = I_1 + I_2\)
- Potential difference sharing vs equal branch voltage
- Total resistance rules: series \(R_{total} = R_1 + R_2\) and parallel decrease
Week 8
09 Nov 2026
Domestic Electricity & Electrical Power
- UK Mains supply characteristics: 230V, 50Hz AC vs DC
- Three-pin plug wiring: Live (brown), Neutral (blue), Earth (green/yellow)
- Electrical power formulas: \(P = V \times I\) and \(P = I^2 \times R\)
Week 9
16 Nov 2026
Appliance Energy Transfers & Calculations
- Work done by electrical appliances: \(E = P \times t\)
- Energy transferred in charge movement: \(E = Q \times V\)
- National Grid step-up and step-down transformers & transmission efficiency
Week 10
23 Nov 2026
Density, States of Matter & Changes of State
- Required Practical 5: Regular & irregular solid density via eureka displacement
- Density calculation formula: \(\rho = \frac{m}{V}\)
- Particle arrangements in solids, liquids, and gases & conservation of mass
Week 11
30 Nov 2026
Internal Energy, Specific Latent Heat & Gases
- Internal energy as the sum of kinetic and potential energies
- Specific latent heat of fusion vs vaporisation: \(E = m \times L\)
- Gas temperature, particle collisions, and pressure: \(p \times V = \text{constant}\)
Week 12
07 Dec 2026
Atomic Structure, Isotopes & Radioactive Decay
- Alpha particle scattering experiment & the nuclear model vs plum pudding
- Properties of alpha (\(\alpha\)), beta (\(\beta\)), and gamma (\(\gamma\)) rays
- Balancing nuclear decay equations and calculating atomic/mass numbers
Week 13
14 Dec 2026
Half-Life, Irradiation, Contamination, Fission & Fusion
- Half-life decay curves and count-rate / activity calculations
- Irradiation vs radioactive contamination risks and precautions
- Induced nuclear fission in U-235 chain reactions vs solar nuclear fusion
Why Examiner-Led Masterclasses Make the Difference
Having marked thousands of GCSE Physics, Chemistry, and Combined Science examination scripts as an AQA examiner and former Headteacher, I see where students routinely lose 10–25% of accessible marks:
- Formula Rearrangements: Forgetting unit conversions (e.g., kJ to J, cm³ to m³, or minutes to seconds).
- Required Practical Questions: Failing to name the precise measuring instrument (e.g. measuring cylinder vs beaker) or state independent/dependent variables.
- 6-Mark Level-of-Response Questions: Not including structured logical steps linking cause and scientific effect.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I download and print the worksheet PDFs?
Click any "Question PDF" or "Mark Scheme" button above. If you are an active Masterclass attendee or logged in through the Members Portal, the PDF will open immediately in high-resolution vector format ready for printing on standard A4 paper.
Is this masterclass suitable for Combined Science (Trilogy) or Triple Physics?
Yes! The Paper 1 masterclass covers all core specification content common to both AQA Combined Science (Trilogy 8464) and Separate GCSE Physics (8463). Triple-only extensions (such as gas pressure calculations and static electricity) are clearly signposted.
What if my child misses a live Friday session?
All live masterclasses are recorded with high-definition audio and whiteboard annotations. Students have 24/7 on-demand access to video replays and fully annotated PDF solutions in the Members Portal.
How do we book a spot in the small group?
Masterclass groups are capped strictly at 5 students to guarantee personal attention. You can book online via Stripe or message directly on WhatsApp to check current availability.