Chemistry

EXAMINATION BOARD
AQA

AIM OF THE COURSE
Chemistry is the science of the materials and the world of elements. Chemistry is highly regarded by universities as a test of challenge and interpretation of phenomena.

WHAT WILL I LEARN ON THIS COURSE?
You will appreciate how science works and its relevance beyond the laboratory. You will gain hands-on practical skills and data analysis skills. Demonstrate a synoptic understanding.

AS LEVEL ASSESSMENTS
PAPER 1
What’s assessed:
• Relevant Physical chemistry topics
• Inorganic chemistry
• Practical skills
How it’s assessed
• written exam: 1 hour 30 minutes
• 50% of the AS

PAPER 2
What’s assessed:
• Relevant Physical chemistry topics
• Organic chemistry
• Practical skills
How it’s assessed:
• written exam: 1 hour 30 minutes
• 50% of the AS

A2 LEVEL ASSESSMENTS
PAPER 1
What’s assessed:
• Relevant Physical
• Chemistry topics
• Inorganic chemistry
• Relevant practical skills
How it’s assessed:
• written exam: 2 hours
• 35% of A Level

PAPER 2
What’s assessed:
• Relevant Physical
• Chemistry topics
• Organic chemistry (Relevant practical skills)
How it’s assessed:
• written exam: 2 hours
• 35% of A Level Questions
• 105 marks of short and long answer questions

PAPER 3
What’s assessed:
• Any content
• Any practical skills
How it’s assessed:
• written exam: 2 hours
• 30% of A Level
Questions
• 40 marks of questions on: practical techniques and data analysis
• 20 marks of questions testing across the specification